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IFA Talk

IFA Magazine‘s ground-breaking weekly editorial podcast, which breaks down the news that is shaping the global investment and economic landscape.Featuring exclusive conversations with the most influential voices in financial services.

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16:15

NI&P Podcast #15: Heroes in the middle - How advisers...

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2025/08/04

In this week’s special New Insurance and Protection edition of the IFA Talk podcast, we’re shining a spotlight on the vital role financial advisers play in delivering better protection outcomes for clients, and how providers like Legal & General are working to support them every step of the way. Hosted by Sue Whitbread and Meg Bratley, this episode features Mike Pritchard, Programme Manager (Distribution Quality Management), Retail Protection at Legal & General. Mike brings deep insight into

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20:27

Podcast #133: Tariffs, interest rates and gold -...

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2025/07/30

In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, we’re tackling some of the big themes dominating market conversations in 2025, notably tariffs, interest rates, and the soaring price of gold.With geopolitical tensions running high and Trump’s tariffs creating waves across global markets, we ask what it all means for advisers and their clients. To help make sense of the current investment landscape, Sue and Matt are joined by Daniela Sabin Hathorn, Senior Market Analyst at Capital.com, for a timely and

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18:24

M&PI Podcast #18: How mortgage tech is transforming...

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2025/07/28

July’s special Mortgage and Property Investment edition of the IFA Talk podcast is now live. And it's one not to miss if you're a financial adviser or mortgage broker. This month, Sue and Matt are diving into the world of mortgage technology, exploring how innovation is reshaping the way brokers, lenders and clients interact throughout the borrowing journey. They’re joined by Rowan Clayton, Chief Product Officer at Finova, for a timely and insightful discussion. Rowan shares his perspective on how

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16:46

Podcast #132: What's next for VCTs after the sunset...

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2025/07/23

In this episode of IFA Talk, Matt and Jenny discuss all things VCTs, following the extension of the sunset clause. Joining them to share his expert insights is Chris Lewis, Chair of the Venture Capital Trust Association. Chris reveals his thoughts on what’s likely to shape the VCT agenda, as well as providing some real-world examples of companies these trusts are backing across the UK. They also explore the wider economic impact of the VCT market – now supporting over 1,000 companies and managing

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15:01

Podcast #131: Is ESG investment evolving - or just...

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2025/07/16

In this episode of IFA Talk, Sue and Matt are joined by Mollie Thornton, Senior Investment Manager at Parmenion, to explore how ESG investing is changing and what that means for advisers.We look beyond the usual headlines to ask: why are companies like Amazon now appearing in ESG and MPS portfolios? Mollie explains what’s behind this shift and whether it signals a more pragmatic, engagement-led approach to ESG. She also breaks down the key differences between exclusion-based strategies and those

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14:31

Podcast #130: Education Champions are building better...

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2025/07/09

In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, we’re diving into the vital topic of financial education for young people. Joining IFA Magazine’s Meg Bratley and Jenny Hunter is Vilma Marques, Outreach Programmes Manager at the Chartered Insurance Institute and Personal Finance Society.Vilma shares insight into the Education Champions initiative – a programme designed to bring financial professionals into schools and other organisations to help students understand real-world money matters. From budgeting and

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21:28

NI&P Podcast #14: A broker’s perspective on the...

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2025/07/07

In the latest episode of our New Insurance and Protection Podcast, we dive into one of the most complex areas in the protection space – arranging high-value life cover for clients with significant sums assured and in some cases intricate medical histories too.Our hosts, Sue and Meg, are joined by Ken Maxwell, Chartered Wealth Manager and Director at specialist protection assurance adviser, John Lamb Hill Oldridge (JLHO). Ken shares his expert insight on the practical underwriting hurdles brokers

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20:10

Podcast #129: Dealing with investor anxiety...

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2025/07/02

How can advisers help clients stay calm in stormy markets? In the latest episode of IFA Talk, Sue and Matt tackle a topic that’s becoming more and more relevant for advisers and their clients: investor anxiety.With markets showing plenty of volatility right now, it’s no surprise that some clients are feeling uncertain – even panicked – about their investments. And while short-term market moves may come and go, the emotional response they provoke can leave lasting impacts if not addressed

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14:59

GBI Podcast #5: The fundamentals of investing in...

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2025/06/30

In this latest GBI special episode of IFA Talk, Matt and Jenny dive into the UK’s small and mid-cap companies.While this area of the market has faced some challenges in recent years, there are signs that things could be turning a corner as investors increasingly look for opportunities that offer both growth and income potential. Joining us to unpack all of this is Fraser Mackersie, Fund Manager at Unicorn Asset Management. Fraser shares his thoughts on what makes UK small and mid-cap companies

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11:11

Podcast #128: The benefits that liquid alternatives...

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2025/06/25

With market volatility and economic uncertainty top of mind for advisers, today’s clients are looking for resilient, diversified portfolios that can help them to weather the storm.In this week’s IFA Talk podcast, we’re tackling a crucial question for modern portfolio construction, and that’s what role can liquid alternatives play in helping to make multi-asset portfolios more robust? To help us answer that question, Sue and Matt are joined by Ryan Paterson, Portfolio Manager at Schroder Investment

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13:04

M&PI Podcast #17: How brokers can bridge the gap and...

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2025/06/23

In this special 'Mortgage & Property Investment Magazine' edition of IFA Talk, Matt and Jenny delve into the ever-evolving property market. As the middle of the year rapidly approaches, the property market is shifting, and investors are increasingly turning their attention to commercial property. Joining us is Roz Cawood, Managing Director of Property Finance at Streambank. Roz reveals how brokers can bridge the gap and stay ahead in 2025, along with outlining how they can effectively support

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21:49

Podcast #127: Insight and actions from FE fundinfo’s...

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2025/06/18

In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, we dig into some of the recent insights from FE fundinfo’s latest financial adviser survey, which looks into the real-world challenges and key trends that advisers are currently experiencing. From increased regulation and market volatility to shifting client expectations, the landscape isn’t exactly getting any simpler. Helping us unravel this is David Scholes, Director of Wealth Sales at FE fundinfo. David talks about how artificial intelligence is starting to

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12:40

Podcast #126: From accumulation to decumulation – the...

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2025/06/11

In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, we’re shining a spotlight on one of the most important – and complex – areas of financial planning today: retirement income strategies.With the FCA’s thematic review highlighting both the opportunities and challenges in retirement advice, it’s more crucial than ever for advisers to get this right. Clients need retirement income strategies that are resilient, flexible, and tailored to their evolving circumstances – and it’s up to advisers to deliver them. That’s

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20:17

Podcast #125: The "Three Is of Investable Capital" –...

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2025/06/04

In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, Sue and Matt explore fresh insights from HSBC Life’s report, The Three Is of Investable Capital 2025, produced in partnership with Technical Connection.With capital gains tax and dividend allowances changing, the role of onshore bonds is coming right back into focus for advisers. This report delves into why and how advisers can better utilise onshore bonds in clients’ financial planning strategies. Our guest is Mark Lambert, Head of Onshore Bond Distribution at

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21:20

I&P Podcast #13: Electronic wills and digital legacy...

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2025/06/02

In this month's special Insurance & Protection edition of IFA Talk, Sue and Meg are diving into the topic of electronic wills and the future of legacy planning. Joining them to share his expert knowledge on the area is Adeus Life's Nick Adams. Together, they explore what’s changing in the legal landscape around wills, and how digital innovation could soon be shaking things up. Nick reveals what happens if you don’t have a valid will in place, the issues with the current will legislation, and the

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22:29

Podcast #124: Paraplanners in the spotlight! Results...

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2025/05/28

In the latest episode of IFA Talk, we’re diving into the findings of The Lang Cat’s State of The Advice Nation report with Steve Nelson, Insights Director at The Lang Cat. Co-hosting with our Editor, Sue Whitbread is our very own Senior Financial Journalist, Jenny Hunter, who brings a unique perspective as a part-time Chartered Paraplanner herself.The report reveals that more paraplanners than ever are choosing to remain in their roles rather than transitioning into advisory positions. But it’s not

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19:18

M&P Podcast #16: Opportunities and Insights for...

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2025/05/26

In this month’s special Mortgage & Property edition of IFA Talk, Jenny and Meg explore the fast-evolving world of later life lending — a sector which is gaining momentum and rapidly beginning to capture growing interest among advisers and clients alike. As demand grows for more flexible borrowing options in later life, we’ll be unpacking how advisers can effectively meet the needs of this expanding client base. From practical advice on supporting borrowing into retirement to a forward-looking

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19:52

Podcast #123: AI, advice and the ‘golden age’ –...

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2025/05/21

For this week’s episode, we’re diving into the world of AI in financial advice. With tech adoption on the rise, there’s plenty to unpack – from the potential of AI to streamline processes to the risk of losing that all-important human touch.Joining IFA Magazine’s Senior Financial Journalist Jenny Hunter and Editor Sue Whitbread are two industry experts who are right at the forefront of these changes – Amal Jolly, Chief Executive and Co-Founder of Saturn, and Rohit Vaish, Saturn’s Co-Founder and

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13:12

Podcast #122: Exploring the popularity of MPS and why...

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2025/05/14

In this week’s episode, Matt and Jenny dive into the world of MPS with expert James Giblin, a Multi-Asset Fund Manager at L&G. James discusses how advisers view MPS—whether it’s more of a product, a service, or something in between—and what really matters when it comes to picking the right solution. James explores what makes an MPS relationship work—and why it’s about more than just performance charts and factsheets, whether we have reached peak MPS take-up and the questions advisers are asking

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19:05

Podcast #121: The friction and fixes for Letters of...

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2025/05/07

Let’s face it—Letters of Authority (LoAs) are one of the biggest pain points in financial services. They should be straightforward, but more often than not, they’re anything but. In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, we’re digging into why that is, and more importantly, what’s being done to make the process better.Joining us for a proper deep-dive into the world of LoAs are two people who know this stuff inside out: Justine Pattullo, chair of the Fix LoA Action Group (FLAG) and fractional CMO for

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