From Data to Dialogue: The Global Reach of HPLT v2
At Aveni, we’re passionate about driving innovation in AI, and we’re proud to have supported the development of a landmark academic contribution: HPLT v2, a multilingual dataset built to elevate the performance of language technologies across the globe. But what does that mean in practical terms, and why should it matter to financial services? The […]
How to Fix the Suitability Report Bottleneck in Financial Advice
A practical guide to understanding and solving the UK financial advice industry’s biggest productivity challenge The True Scale of the Suitability Report Problem If you’re a financial adviser or paraplanner in the UK, here’s a sobering statistic: you’re likely spending 10-15 hours each week on Suitability Reports. That’s nearly 40% of your working week consumed […]
Why FinLLM Matters for AI Leaders in Financial Services
At Aveni, our mission is to transform how financial institutions apply AI responsibly, transparently, and with domain precision. That’s why we’re developing FinLLM, the UK’s first large language model built specifically for the financial services sector. We’re not doing this alone. FinLLM is being developed in partnership with two of the UK’s leading financial institutions […]
What If AI Could Actually Meet Financial Regulation Standards?
Artificial intelligence is making big promises in finance, with potential to improve everything from customer service to compliance. But inside many financial institutions, the outlook is more cautious than the headlines might suggest. Behind closed doors, risk officers, legal teams, and senior leadership are asking tough, but very real, questions: What if the AI provides […]
The 5 Communication Blind Spots Financial Advisers Miss Every Day
How Aveni’s AI helps teams spot what they’re missing Key Takeaways Confirmation bias leads advisers to hear what they expect rather than what clients actually say, missing critical changes in goals or circumstances Memory gaps after busy days create inconsistent advice and compliance risks, especially when important client details get confused between meetings Emotional signals […]
Building Safety by Design: How FinLLM Makes Architectural Choices That Matter
The Urgency Behind Responsible AI in Finance UK financial services firms are rapidly adopting Large Language Models (LLMs) as they look to reduce operational costs, enhance customer experience, and meet increasing regulatory demands. Beyond back-office automation, these technologies hold real potential to close the long-standing advice gap by delivering affordable, scalable support. At the same […]
Introducing FinLLM: The First GenAI Model Built for UK Financial Services
Edinburgh, UK: 19 May 2025 – Leading UK AI Fintech Aveni has today announced the release of its first iteration of FinLLM – a domain-specific large language model (LLM) purpose-built for the UK financial services sector. FinLLM is designed to meet the industry’s stringent requirements for compliance, safety, and performance, setting a new benchmark for […]
A Day in the Life of a Financial Adviser: Before & After Aveni Assist
Financial adviser automation is changing the way professionals like Sarah work—freeing up hours, improving client service, and reducing the emotional toll of admin-heavy days Sarah is a dedicated financial adviser with a growing book of clients. She’s passionate about helping people achieve their financial goals, but like so many in her field, the demands of […]
[Case Study] Precision Over Guesswork: How Leading Firms Are Using AI to Transform Compliance
Why Manual QA Is Failing Financial Services Firms In today’s high-pressure financial services landscape, traditional compliance methods just aren’t cutting it. Buried in manual QA, missing key risk indicators, and struggling to meet Consumer Duty obligations? You’re not alone, and there’s a better way. What Leading UK Wealth Management Firms Discovered Discover how Aveni Detect […]
🐶🧁 Chihuahua or Muffin?
What a viral meme tells us about how AI gets things wrong – and why we should care If you’ve spent any time on the internet, chances are you’ve seen the Chihuahua or Muffin AI meme. It’s exactly what it sounds like: side-by-side images of blueberry muffins and tiny dogs, daring you to tell them […]
7 Ways Generative AI Increases Productivity for Financial Advisers
Generative AI for financial advisers is transforming productivity by automating meeting documentation, CRM updates, and compliance monitoring – with leading firms reporting 75% time savings on administrative tasks and £42,000 monthly cost reductions across adviser networks. The numbers tell a stark story: financial advisers spend 22 hours a week on administrative tasks, accounting for 41.4 […]
Building the Perfect Client Meeting: AI-Powered Prep, Notes & Follow-Up
Client meetings are the cornerstone of financial advice. They’re where trust is built, insights are shared, and decisions are made. However, many advisers find themselves overwhelmed by the work that surrounds the meeting itself. From preparation to documentation and compliance, the time and effort required can be considerable. This guide breaks down how financial advisers […]
