Caroline Hartnell

Advisers’ perspectives - Should philanthropy advice be a regulated field?

Should philanthropy advice be a regulated field? If so, should it be externally regulated or self-regulated? What would the qualifications be for joining the profession? What are the key ethical issues involved in setting standards? Are banks offering philanthropy advice a special case? These were the questions before the first Alliance Breakfast Club meeting, held at Coutts Bank in London on 29 September.