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The reference studySix drops, autumn 2026

Advice
Gap 2026

Six short drops through the autumn. One full reference report, launched in London in November.

The Advice Gap

The lang cat’s Advice Gap annual report is the reference study on the gap between those who pay for professional financial advice and those who might benefit from doing so.

This study has been running for over 10 years, starting its life with the Citizens Advice Bureau and moving over to us in 2019. You can download all the previous versions – including CAB’s – below.

This year instead of publishing one big report we’re going to release our key findings in six short drops over the autumn of 2026. We’ll then publish the full reference report at a launch event in London in November. The full report won’t just be the six drops smashed together – it will have its own narrative and much more detailed data.

As each section drops you’ll be able to access them from this page.

Our sponsor

We’re proud to be able to offer free access to The Advice Gap thanks to our sponsor, Saturn.

Saturn is a leading provider of AI-driven tools to financial advisers, and believes in the power of professional advice to transform the lives of ordinary people. Their mission is to scale the provision of human-led advice to one billion people worldwide, using technology which makes that advice radically more affordable and accessible than it is today.

Here’s a short introduction from Saturn’s CEO, Amal Jolly, on why sponsoring The Advice Gap means so much to Saturn.

The Advice Gap 2026

Click here to make sure you’re alerted when each drop is released along with the main report and the ability to book a ticket for the launch event at Saturn’s HQ in London. You’ll join the lang cat’s mailing list, which is a lovely, spam-free place.
01Live now

Sizing the advice gap

Introducing the Advice Gap 2026, sizing the Gap and looking at those who pay for advice.

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The AI wildcard

Introducing the fifth Advice Gap – those who use AI tools to get financial “advice”.

Coming this autumn
03

TO THE BARRIERS!

What’s preventing consumers from accessing and paying for advice?

Coming this autumn
04

TO THE BARRIERS! (2)

What’s preventing adviser firms from developing propositions to help plug the Gaps?

Coming this autumn
05

DEEP IMPACTS

Impacts on consumers – what’s the consequence for those who are unable to access advice?

Coming this autumn
06

ENTER THE REGULATOR

Policy and regulatory initiatives. Consumer and adviser views on targeted support and simplified advice.

Coming this autumn

2026 Full report

The complete reference report, with its own narrative and much more detailed data than the six drops.

Coming November 2026
November 2026 · Saturn HQ, LondonBook your space for the Advice Gap 2026 launch eventBooking opening soon
/ Previous ReportsEvery edition since 2016, including the Citizens Advice Bureau years