At the Powwow we're always looking for ways to challenge our own paraplanning bubble. So we thought, how about we look further afield, like perhaps even on the other side of the World...and, that's exactly what we've done.

In this Howwow you'll get a chance to meet and chat with some of the Australian paraplanning community. We'll be looking at the state of paraplanning in each country and what we can learn from each other. In particular we'll be discussing:

What does being a paraplanner mean in both countries

Professional bodies, exams, CPD, awards & minimum standards

Why the Powwow was set up and is there anything like it in Australia?

Offshoring, AI & the 'threat' of robo-paraplanners

Curious to see what paraplanning is like on the other side of the world? Then this Howwow is for you.

Richard Allum - Founder of The Paraplanners (and manages to run a few paraplanner events, Powwows and Howwows, or something like that).

Hayley Knight - Started her career in paraplanning back in 2003 and is the owner of Contract Paraplanning Services, one of the largest Paraplanning companies in Australia.

Nick Topham - founder of Clique Paraplanning, an onshore outsourced paraplanning agency for Australian financial advisers.

Wayne Wilkes - Paraplanning Manager at Sinclair Financial Group in Brisbane, Australia. He has fourteen years’ experience as a paraplanner both in the UK and Australia.

Our panel will join us on Thursday 8 November, at 9am for this hour-long online chat. Sorry that it's an early start for some of you, we've just had to work with the time difference!

Want to ask a question on the topic already? Go on, once you've registered, pop your question under the Q&A section - don't wait for the Howwow,  or email us here, or ask in real-time on the day.

Join us by pressing the 'save my spot' button.

This Howwow online is on Thursday 8 November, 9-10am. Can't make it? Then watch the replay, available just after the Howwow finishes.

If you enjoyed that Howwow, then head over Big Tent and say hello. There's a whole bunch of paraplanners hanging out there.

Signing up for the Powwow Post or by following us on Twitter for news on any upcoming ones.

For a full list of past events, just click here.

Got a question? Try these answers on for size

Save your spot by clicking the button on the top right. It's free, the only thing you have to do is register an account.

On the day of the Howwow just sign back in here. But, we'll also send a reminder email ten minutes before it starts.

On the tech side of things. Viewing the Howwow on browsers such as Chrome or Firefox work best. Headphones are a good idea if you share an office, plus the ability to type so that you can ask questions via the chat feature.

Just sign-in and view a recording of the session whenever it suits you.

Yes! As many as you can throw at our panel. Plus, if you can't make the Howwow,  book a spot and add a question beforehand, the panel will then answer it during the event.

Can I suggest a Howwow topic or be on the panel?

Absolutely, the more the merrier. Drop us an email.

You bet your bottom dollar there are, and on lots of useful topics for paraplanners. Watch past and/or register for any upcoming events here.

There isn't an upcoming Howwow listed, when will the next one be?

Sorry about that. We're just confirming the topics and putting together an A-Team panel for it. We do aim for every last Wednesday of the month, at lunchtime (1-2pm for most normal folk), so you can join in while eating your sandwich.

Sometimes we'll throw a curve ball and change the date. That's because we want to bring you AMAZING panel members, and they just can't make Wednesdays. It's as simple as that.

Powwows vs Howwows - what's the difference?

Here's the Powwow lingo.  Powwows are informal gatherings designed by paraplanners for paraplanners to exchange views, learn things, fix things and share things.

Got that? But there's more. Where Powwow gatherings are on a number of topics,  Howwows are for those times when we want to focus on ONE topic in particular and, in depth.

Sometimes we meet in person,  and sometimes we just like a good chinwag online.  Enter Howwows Online.

You can find out more about Powwows or see a full list of all events here.

Actually, my question was on something else

Ooh, we like new questions. Just pop it in an email and send it on its merry way to how@paraplannerspowwow.co.uk.

One last question, what do you do with my details when I sign up?

Crikey, another good question! We’ll use your details to keep you posted on Powwow happenings. From time to time, this will include activities that our supporters are participating in that we think you’ll find interesting.  We share information at an aggregate level with our supporters every now and then.

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Howwow online: UK & Australia paraplanning - what we can learn from each other?