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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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14:51

TEI Podcast #11: Finding sustainable competitive...

IFA Talk ·

2026/02/02

In this latest episode of the Tax-Efficient Investment podcast from IFA Magazine, we turn our focus to Venture Capital Trusts and what advisers need to be thinking about as the busy tax year-end approaches.Hosted by Editor Sue Whitbread and Deputy Editor Jenny Hunter, this special edition of IFA Talk is produced in partnership with Foresight Group and explores how the VCT landscape is evolving in response to shifting market conditions, new technologies and changing investor expectations. Joining

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22:18

Podcast #156: Why behaviour, not knowledge, will...

IFA Talk ·

2026/01/28

With more than 50 years in financial planning, Patrick Murphy has seen the profession evolve. Although he’s recently stepped back from advising clients, he’s challenging conventional thinking about what really drives client outcomes. In this episode of IFA Talk, hosts Matt and Sue sit down with Patrick to explore his latest insights on Targeted Support, consumer behaviour and the future of advice. With Targeted Support kicking off from April, will this be the game-changer it’s often set out to

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22:10

Podcast #155: Targeted support and what advisers need...

IFA Talk ·

2026/01/21

The FCA’s plans to introduce Targeted Support from April 2026 represent one of the most significant regulatory developments which advisers need to be aware of at the moment. In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, Matt and Sue welcomed Chet Velani, Managing Director at EV, to chat through some of the key issues around what Targeted Support is really designed to achieve, how it might work in practice, and what advisers can be doing now to stay ahead of the curve. Chet was a great guest and had plenty of

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18:41

TEI Podcast #10: Changes to VCTs and the rising...

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2026/01/19

In this month’s special Tax-Efficient Investment (TEI) edition of IFA Talk, IFA Magazine's Content Editor Matt Williams and Deputy Editor Jenny Hunter take a look back at the 2025 Budget and the changes to VCTs. Joining us to unpack all of this are not one, but two great guests. First, returning to the IFA Talk studio is Toyin Oyeneyin, Tax Product Specialist at Octopus Investments. Toyin joined us back in November ahead of the 2025 Budget to discuss the major changes in the 2024 Budget, along with

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22:14

Podcast #154: Succession planning and valuing adviser...

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2026/01/14

IFA Magazine’s weekly podcast, IFA Talk, is back with another insightful episode aimed squarely at busy financial advisers with a passion for what they do.This week, we’re joined by Martin Lockyer, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Westminster Wealth Management, to find out from his years of experience as an adviser and running an advice business, what it takes to build and run a successful firm. Martin’s insight into succession planning is particularly thought provoking, and reinforces the idea

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17:48

M&PI Podcast #23: Navigating the 2026 mortgage...

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2026/01/12

Now live: The latest Mortgage & Property Investment special edition of IFA Talk explores what the 2026 mortgage market could look like for brokers, and where opportunities and challenges may lie as we head into the New Year. In this episode, hosts Meg and Sue are joined by Jonathan Stinton, Head of Intermediary Relationship Management at Coventry Building Society. Jonathan discusses the outlook for the 2026 mortgage market, including broker confidence, remortgaging activity and affordability

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20:05

Podcast #153: Growing your business and closing the...

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2026/01/07

In this episode of IFA Talk, Sue and Matt are joined by Alex Sumner from Thrive, Blackfinch Group’s dedicated workplace pensions and benefits platform.Thrive is designed to simplify pension management for businesses while giving employees access to a financial wellbeing app that provides clear insights into pensions, benefits, and financial futures. It can be a key tool for advisers to use also. The discussion dives into some of the most pressing topics for advisers today: Closing the advice

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17:25

NI&P Podcast #20: Understanding economic abuse, with...

IFA Talk ·

2026/01/05

This month's latest New Insurance & Protection special edition of IFA Talk explores an issue that affects clients across the UK but is still often misunderstood: economic abuse. In this episode, hosts Meg Bratley and Jenny Hunter are joined by Shelley Read, Senior Technical Manager at Royal London. Shelley sheds light on what economic abuse really means, how it differs from financial abuse, and the impact it can have on financial wellbeing, protection, and even access to mortgages. Highlights

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28:51

M&PI Podcast #22: Later life lending and the Autumn...

IFA Talk ·

2025/12/22

Now live: The latest Mortgage & Property Investment special edition of IFA Talk, and the final episode of the year turns its attention to later life lending, a topic that has taken on increased importance following the October and November Budget announcements.In this episode, Sue and Meg are joined by two brilliant guests. Tony Wickenden, Founder and Managing Director of Technical Connection, and Will Hale, CEO of Key and Air. Together, they discuss the evolving role of later life lending and

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18:54

Podcast #152: Targeted Support and bridging the...

IFA Talk ·

2025/12/17

On this week’s episode of IFA Talk, Sue and Matt focus on one of the most talked-about topics in the advice sector right now, the Advice Guidance Boundary Review, and more specifically, the arrival of Targeted Support.Ben Hampton, CEO of Wealth Wizards joins us to share his expert insights. Wealth Wizards has been at the forefront of digital advice and guidance technology, making Ben the ideal guest for this discussion. Together, they discuss the main drivers behind the push for Targeted

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14:24

TEI Podcast #9: Budget 2025 boosts EIS & VCT...

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2025/12/15

In this, our last special Tax-Efficient Investment edition of IFA Talk for 2025, we’re reflecting on the recent Budget and the ramifications for EIS and VCTs. Matt and Sue are joined by Tom Wilde, from the Tax Department of UK law firm Shoosmiths, where he heads up the firm’s EIS and VCT practice. With the reduction of VCT tax relief from 30% to 20% next year potentially driving more interest towards EIS investment, as well as other measures, Tom shares his expert insight on what the changes in

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18:05

Podcast #151: Making Sense of markets, mindsets and...

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2025/12/10

This week on IFA Talk, Deputy Editor Jenny Hunter and Editor Sue Whitbread are joined once again by James Giblin, Fund Manager at L&G, and someone who’s had a front-row seat to one of the most unpredictable market years we’ve seen in a while.With 2025 almost behind us, the timing couldn’t be better. James shares his take on what’s really been driving markets this year, how investors can keep a cool head when the headlines get loud, and what advisers should be thinking about as we head into

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18:44

NI&P Podcast #19: How protection is evolving in 2025,...

IFA Talk ·

2025/12/08

The latest New Insurance & Protection special edition of IFA Talk explores how insurers are reshaping protection in 2025, and what this means for advisers and their clients. In this episode, hosts Meg Bratley and Sue Whitbread are joined by Paul Roberts, Propositions and Distribution Director at CIExpert. Paul shares his expert insights into how the industry is developing more comprehensive cover and how advisers can translate this into meaningful client conversations. Highlights from the

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28:18

Podcast #150: Budget special - Key Budget measures...

IFA Talk ·

2025/12/01

This week’s IFA Talk Budget Special is packed with practical insight, clear explanations, and a few “wait, did the Chancellor really do that?” moments.In this episode, host Sue Whitbread, Editor at IFA Magazine, is joined by Rachel Vahey, Head of Public Policy at AJ Bell, who helps advisers cut through the noise and get straight to what really matters for clients in terms of last week’s budget measures. Recorded on Friday 28th November, this fast-paced 20-minute chat is your shortcut to

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19:34

M&PI Podcast #21: Innovating mortgage support for...

IFA Talk ·

2025/11/24

Now live: The latest Mortgage & Property Investment special edition of IFA Talk lifts the lid on one of the most pressing issues facing today’s housing market, how to help more first-time buyers take that crucial first step onto the property ladder.In this episode, hosts Sue Whitbread and Meg Bratley are joined by Carlo Pileggi, Head of Mortgage Products at Nationwide Building Society. Carlo shares his insights into the challenges facing first-time buyers today, and how initiatives like

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17:07

Podcast #149: Smarter retirement strategies for your...

IFA Talk ·

2025/11/19

In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, Matt Williams and Jenny Hunter dive into one of the most important and complex areas of financial planning, helping clients manage risk and income throughout retirement. Joining them is Andrew Lewis, Senior Investment Director at Brooks Macdonald, who shares his thoughts on how advisers can design smarter, more resilient retirement strategies that adapt to clients’ changing needs. Andrew talks about the main risks retirees face today, from longevity and sequencing

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15:14

NI&P Podcast #18: helping clients make confident...

IFA Talk ·

2025/11/17

The latest New Insurance & Protection special edition of IFA Talk turns the spotlight onto a topic at the heart of financial wellbeing, protection. In this episode, hosts Meg Bratley and Jenny Hunter are joined by Phil Jeynes, who leads the strategic direction of MetLife UK’s individual protection business. Phil shares his expert view on how advisers can better support clients when it comes to choosing the right type of protection and preparing for life’s unexpected events. Highlights from this

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18:58

Podcast #148: The future of advice...

IFA Talk ·

2025/11/12

How can advisers prove their value, close the advice gap, and embrace technology without losing the personal touch?On this week’s episode of IFA Talk, Meg and Sue are taking a closer look at the client proposition, in particular at how advisers and planners can continue to deliver strong outcomes for clients while building a resilient business. Joining us is Arnie Millington, Head of Business Development at Sparrows Capital. Arnie has worked across the advice space — from AJ Bell and Benchmark to

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18:23

TEI Podcast #8: Navigating a shifting IHT landscape...

IFA Talk ·

2025/11/10

In this month’s special TEI (Tax-Efficient Investment) special edition of IFA Talk, Matt and Sue take a look back at some of the key changes to IHT and pension in last year’s Autumn Budget. With many of the new rules set to take effect from April 2026 and April 2027, advisers and clients are increasingly seeking support to navigate the changes ahead. Fortunately, joining us to unpack all of this is Toyin Oyeneyin, Tax Product Specialist at Octopus Investments. Together, we dive into the topic of

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Podcast #147: Rethinking the MPS or bespoke solutions...

IFA Talk ·

2025/11/05

As the lines between model portfolio services (MPS) and bespoke investment solutions continue to blur, advisers are increasingly asking if these two approaches are really in competition, or can they actually complement each other?In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, hosts Sue Whitbread and Matt Williams are joined by Eddie Kennedy, Head of Marlborough’s Personal Portfolio Service, to explore this very question. Eddie has plenty of experience in this field. In this conversation he not only shares his

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