Glimzer Showcases at the Financial Regulation Innovation Lab Innovation Call
30 January 2026
Last week, Glimzer had the opportunity to showcase our work at the Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL) Innovation Call, focused on the future of wealth advice.
The session brought together around 100 attendees from across financial services, including representatives from organisations such as NatWest, Lloyds, Standard Life, Wesleyan, and a range of strategic partners, regulators, and technology providers. We were proud to be part of a room focused on one shared question: how the industry can deliver better, more consistent client outcomes in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
Listening to the industry, not building in isolation
One of the core reasons we applied to take part in FRIL was the emphasis on collaboration.
At Glimzer, we believe the best financial software is built by listening closely to:
- Advice firms operating day to day
- Compliance and risk professionals
- Regulators and strategic partners shaping future expectations
The conversations throughout the day reinforced the importance of this approach. Firms across the industry are grappling with similar challenges: rising regulatory expectations, increasing administrative pressure, and the need to support clients efficiently without compromising standards.
Hearing how different organisations are approaching these problems helped validate many of the design decisions we've already made, while also highlighting areas where the industry as a whole is still evolving.
Showcasing our approach to modern advice infrastructure
During our session, we shared how Glimzer is being built to support regulated advice firms in a practical, sustainable way.
Rather than layering complexity onto existing processes, our focus is on:
- Reducing unnecessary admin
- Embedding compliance into everyday workflows
- Giving firms clear visibility across pipeline, client servicing, and oversight
This approach has been shaped directly by feedback from advisers, compliance teams, and strategic partners. Being able to present this thinking to a room of industry stakeholders, and to discuss it openly, was a valuable moment for us.
Strong engagement and constructive feedback
We were encouraged by the level of engagement on the day.
The feedback we received on how we are approaching advice workflows, data, and compliance was consistently positive, with a lot of interest in how Glimzer could support firms as regulatory expectations continue to evolve. Just as importantly, the questions and discussions helped sharpen our thinking and highlighted where firms are feeling the most pressure right now.
These conversations directly inform our roadmap. They help ensure we're not building features in isolation, but developing a platform that reflects what advice firms actually need to operate confidently and deliver good outcomes.
Why FRIL matters for the wider industry
The Financial Regulation Innovation Lab exists to create space for exactly these kinds of conversations.
As initiatives like the Advice Guidance Boundary Review progress, the industry has an opportunity to rethink how advice and guidance are delivered. That requires collaboration between firms, regulators, and technology providers, and a willingness to test new approaches responsibly.
Being part of FRIL allows us to contribute to that process while continuing to strengthen the foundations of the product we're building.
Looking ahead
We left the session energised and optimistic.
The level of engagement, openness, and shared problem-solving on the day reinforced our belief that the industry is ready for more modern, practical tools that support both firms and their clients. We're excited to keep learning from the organisations involved in FRIL and to apply those insights as Glimzer continues to develop.
If you're interested in how we're approaching advice workflows, compliance, and operational clarity, we're always happy to share what we're building and learn from your perspective too.