SCC Financial

28/10/2026

📢 BUDGET DAY IS HERE! 🎉

The Chancellor has delivered his first Autumn Budget, and we've broken it all down for you! 👇

💷 Cash ISA limit stays at £20,000 ✅
🏠 New support for first-time buyers
⚡ Energy help for households
🏪 Business rates relief for thousands of smaller businesses
👶 Paternity pay for the self-employed
💼 Plus pensions, tax and more!

🤔 What does it all mean for YOUR money? Our quick 6-minute read has the key announcements in one place. ⏱️📖

👉 Read it now: https://partnership.sjp.co.uk/article/detail/sjpp/the-2026-autumn-budget

💬 Want to talk through what it means for your own plans? Get in touch, I'd love to help! 🤝

The 2026 Autumn Budget – Breathing space?

23/10/2026

Could your next career move be into financial advice?

Having come through the St. James’s Place Academy myself, I know how valuable previous career and life experience can be in this profession.

I’m looking to welcome a financial adviser to SCC Financial—whether you’re already advising or considering a career change through the Academy.

If you enjoy working with people and want to build lasting client relationships, I’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch for an informal, confidential chat—or share this with someone who might be interested.

Is there an age limit to join the Academy?

There's no official restriction - what we care about most is your experience, not your age.

Whether you're looking for a complete career change, returning to work after a break, or simply ready for something new, what matters most is your commitment to building a career in financial advice, though career changers are best suited to our programme.

Many of our Academy delegates join us with a wealth of life and professional experience from a wide range of backgrounds.

Ready to take the next step? Find out more: https://ow.ly/Ltkr51008kv

19/10/2026

The headlines tell you what’s changed. Understanding what it means for you is often the harder part.

Join St. James’s Place’s post-Budget webinar, where Hetal Mehta, Chief Economist, Claire Trott, Head of Advice, and Niall McGregor, Divisional Director: Advice Policy, hosted by Andy Payne, Director of Advice Support, will unpack the key announcements, answer common questions and explore the considerations that may be relevant to your financial plans.

📅 Monday 2 November
⏰ 10:30am - 11:30am

Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AvUSAkA7CfPizt2Txyds-3xG2ucjXR0jagL8VrVI_mggY9Cyqlof~Ahu1X8VimZFG_JuFYTlEp7uzvErzsdR41qkTuE5fp7jZvplXkMfCLrwgvQ

SCC Financial Limited is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority).

SJP Approved 09/10/2026

15/10/2026

One of our most frequently asked questions - how much does it cost to join the Academy?

The answer? It's funded for you.

St. James's Place fully funds your Academy journey, including reimbursing you for the two exams you must complete before starting Term 1. As it's a full time commitment, you'll receive additional financial support throughout in order to ensure the smoothest transition possible for you into your new career.

14/10/2026

In a world full of information, opinions and answers, personal financial advice can help you focus on what's right for your circumstances.

A different perspective can help you see opportunities, choices and possibilities you may not have considered before.

If you'd like to discuss your goals and plans, get in touch. SCC Financial

SCC FINANCIAL LIMITED is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority).

SJP Approved 09/10/2026

12/10/2026

🏆 Yesterday’s winner isn’t guaranteed to win tomorrow… and investing is no different! 💷📈

It’s tempting to see an investment doing brilliantly and think, “I’ll have some of that!” 👀🚀

But by the time everyone is talking about it, its price may already have risen a long way. Those impressive results don’t tell us what happens next. 🔮🤷‍♂️

This article from St. James’s Place explores why chasing the latest winners can catch investors out. 📰👇

A few simple reminders:

🥚 Spread your money rather than putting all your eggs in one basket.
🎯 Keep your own goals in focus.
🧘 Take a breath before reacting to the latest headlines.
🤝 Review decisions with someone who understands your circumstances.

Have a read over a cuppa ☕ — it’s a useful reminder that a good financial plan needs more than a look at last year’s results! 😊

Past performance is not a reliable guide to future performance. Investments can fall as well as rise, and you may get back less than you invest.

Investment Insights: The 'curse' of the winner

09/10/2026

10 years ago, I joined the St. James’s Place Academy… and what a journey it’s been! 🎉🎂🙌

Since then, I’ve changed careers, built my own business and discovered that “being your own boss” doesn’t necessarily mean giving yourself more days off! 😂💼☕️

Taking that leap was a big decision, and I’m so pleased I did. A decade on, it’s lovely to see the Academy recognised with this award 🏆👏🥳

Congratulations to everyone involved — and thank you for helping me start a whole new chapter! Here’s to the next 10 years 🚀🥂✨

The St. James's Place Financial Adviser Academy is delighted to share that we recently took home the Best Financial Adviser Academy Money Marketing 2026 (200 advisers and over).

We truly do pride ourselves on the quality of our programme, trainers, and most importantly, the advisers we produce. The layers of wrap-around support, financial backing and quality make us proud winners of this award as we continue to welcome new advisers into the profession every year.

07/10/2026

With less than four weeks before the chancellor John Healey stands up to give his first Budget, leaks about what might be announced have been few and far between.

Autumn Budget 2026 – with a month to go, what lies ahead?

04/10/2026

“What did you get up to at the weekend?” — everyone on Monday… and anyone who missed you on Monday asks again on Tuesday! 😂🗣️

Well, this Sunday afternoon it’s been a wild session of preparing documents for this week’s client meetings. 📄💻☕️

Some people go clubbing. I go through pension paperwork. We all have our thing! 🕺🪩😂

Getting everything ready so we can spend our meetings focusing on what matters: your plans, your goals and your future. 🎯💬🚀

Hope your Sunday has involved a little less paperwork! ☀️🍷😎