Virtual Drinks Weds 5pm: @IanBeestin takes the bar stool to offer practical suggestions for the digital age, in response to recent research covid has made it more difficult for advisers to attract new clients. Via app.octomembers.com or DM Lee Robertson FCSI FRSA or Sorrel Mulhall

1PM TOMORROW: Trust in Bonds Lee Robertson FCSI FRSA asks your q's of Mark Green, Tax and Trust Specialist & Mark Lambert, Head of Onshore Bond Distribution HSBC UK. DGTs, Loan, Gift & Probate, onshore bonds, deed of variation and Trust Registration service - brighttalk.com/webcast/460176

New on the app: A growing member debate in response to an article by john lappin ‘We never hear from the insurance refuseniks’ which addresses the issue of advisers recommending, or not, protection for clients. Come joins the debate via app.octomembers.com #forpractitioners

Nee on the app: @CatrionaBrand takes a look at pension input periods (PIPs) in relation to active members of defined benefit (DB) schemes. This is useful reading if you’re preparing for either of the CII’s R04 or J05 exams Via app.octomembers.com #forpractitioners

As we all head into the festive holiday season everyone here at Octo wishes you, your family and friends an enjoyable and restful time.

New on the app: The year in investment part 1; ‘ESG, bubbles, toil and market troubles’ by Gary Shepherd Via app.octomembers.com #forpractitioners

New on Octo: a round up of our most read articles and discussions on the platform market of 2020 by Sam Shaw Via app.octomembers.com #forpractitioners

On demand on the app: Our very popular live #HotTopic investment lunch sessions for practitioners are also available on demand and with CPD. Via app.octomembers.com #forpractitioners

New on the app: Another in our ongoing #Gr8 Debate series as Gary Shepherd chats to Mark Dampier on topical investment themes. Available via app.octomembers.com #forpractitioners

On the app: we are pleased to have ⁦Faith Liversedge⁩ explaining her views of storytelling in content marketing as part of our brand and marketing themed month. Enjoy this preview and full interview available tomorrow via app.octomembers.com #forpractitioners

A very busy week with member spotlights of @heatherahopkins & Krystle Skelton a punchy live session by @TheRainClan, our weekly live Hot Topic talking EM, articles by john lappin Sam Shaw & @philbray73 plus details of a session in May by Alan Smith on alternate fee models

Popular on Octo: john lappin opines 'Government compensation for LCF undermines buyer beware even further' app.octomembers.com #forpractitioners #regulation

Can insurers maintain the current momentum to innovate and ensure it translates into lasting change? Sign up below to hear insights from our Protection Director, Rose St Louis, at the @BritishInsurers's upcoming webinar. spr.ly/6011HhuFL

This is one you do not want to miss!!

Starting off my annual leave and ending the week, with news that makes me feel proud. My protection training course is now officially accredited by CPD U.K. through @octomembers and also within the IFW (Institute for Financial Wellbeing) Feeling a little teary at the feedback. Thank you 😊

How can protection help to future proof your business? Watch our latest #ExpertSeries vodcast with Rose St Louis (she/her), Protection Director and Siobhan Barrow, Head of Intermediary Distribution to find out why client protection conversations are so important.

Well said Rose St Louis (she/her) a lot more protection intergenerational conversations welcomed & needed in our industry

Network request. I need 2 West Ham tickets for a friend who has a terminally ill relative that might not get many more chances to go to a game. Please rt and all serious suggestions gratefully received, Thank you, A x

Could two followers please copy and re-post this tweet? I'm trying to demonstrate that someone is always there, especially at this time of year. Call 0800 689 5652 (National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK). Just two. Any two. Copy, not retweet. Thank you.❤Folded hands

This will be a whole load of fun and laughs!