Good morning and welcome to your Morning Briefing for Friday 7 August 2026. Phil Jeynes: Thirty years on and men are finally talkingI started my last column by mentioning that this year marks 30 years in financial services. MMI London debate to examine why protection is overlookedThe reasons protection remains overlooked within financial planning will be debated at Money Marketing Interactive London 2026. 41% of all DIY investors report feeling more risk-averse as a result of the ongoing conflict. 31% of DIY investors have sought professional advice regarding their portfolio, led by 44% of Millennials.