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FTAdviser Podcast

FTAdviser is the Financial Times’ specialist title dedicated to the UK financial advice profession. Each week one of our reporters will be joined by a panel of experts to discuss issues such how the latest regulatory developments will impact advice firms, how advised clients will be affected by the latest developments in pensions, investing, mortgages and tax, and how the financial advice profession will develop and grow. The FTAdviser Podcast is designed to inform regulated UK advisers on a range

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34:46

Talking Point: Income for medium risk clients

FTAdviser Podcast ·

2021/12/15

The collapse in bond yields and the dominance of stocks which pay little in the way of dividends has forced many medium risk investors to confront the dilemma of whether accept a lower yield or take on more risk.In this edition of the FTAdviser Podcast, sponsored by Schroders, special projects editor David Thorpe examines what these investors can do to square this circle.He is joined by Andrew Marsh, manager of the Artemis Income fund, Darius McDermott, investment adviser to the Chelsea

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20:50

Do pension statements fix a problem which exists?

FTAdviser Podcast ·

2021/12/10

Pensions minister Guy Opperman has said his next plans for reform involve legislating for simpler pension statements, including a "statement season" when everyone receives their pension information at the same time of year.Opperman said he wanted it to become normal for people would meet in a place such as a pub and have a frank conversation about their pensions with their friends.But should this be Opperman's priority? And what impact, if any, could pension statements and a "statement season"

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29:34

Helping your clients though the cost of conception

FTAdviser Podcast ·

2021/12/06

The cost of raising a child is something many advisers discuss with clients, either on marriage or when the first child is born. Everything from funding school fees to food and clothing needs to be planned carefully. But what happens when clients are unable to conceive and need fertility treatment? How can advisers discuss this sensitive topic with their clients and help them cover the cost of conception? Talking to senior editor Simoney Kyriakou on this latest FTAdviser In Focus podcast is

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37:26

Why the risks of investing in bonds are even more...

FTAdviser Podcast ·

2021/12/03

The return of inflation, low yields and the spread of the new Omicron variant of coronavirus have raised some awkward questions for bonds and their role in portoflios.Yield curves, often used by investors to gauge the market's expectations for growth, have been flattening recently which suggests there is widespread concern about the economic outlook.With quantitative easing coming to an end in the UK and the Federal Reserve announcing the end of tapering, what does this mean the the outlook for

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24:48

The future of responsible investment regulation

FTAdviser Podcast ·

2021/12/01

The FCA has pledged to introduce ESG rules for financial advisers, implementing a regime which would require intermediariestotake into account sustainability issues when advising clients.But what is the current regulatory situation? In this podcast sponsored by Royal London, FTAdviser special projects editor David Thorpe is joined by Ryan Medlock, senior investment development and technical manager at Royal London, and independent investment commentator Adrian Lowcock.They discuss the current

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23:50

Does the CII's consultation face up to the future of...

FTAdviser Podcast ·

2021/11/26

The Chartered Insurance Institute is currently running a consultation which, it says, will help it and its members adapt to the changing world of new technology, more demanding regulation and changing attitudes among consumers.It puts forward proposals about the membership career journey and how the CII's learning and assessment could evolve.But the proposals have sparked some degree of concern among chartered financial planners - particularly since they come so soon after the CII's attempt to

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24:06

The wealth management industry cannot solve climate...

FTAdviser Podcast ·

2021/11/19

The wealth management industry cannot solve climate change on its own, and there were significant elements missing from the Cop26 agreement, said Eoin Murray, head of investment at Federated Hermes.Speaking on the latest edition of the FTAdviser podcast about the outcome from the Cop26 summit in Glasgow, Murray said the devil was in the detail of the agreement.“So much of it is promissory and that always makes me nervous,” he said. “We also need to bear in mind that we will never solve [climate

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35:49

'Many bubbles will burst'the outlook for the economic...

FTAdviser Podcast ·

2021/11/12

The highly unusual nature of the economic recession and recovery means there are likely to be a number of “bubbles burst” in the coming years, according to this week's FTAdviser Podcast.As the global economy seeks to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, inflation is making a comeback and central banks are considering whether to increase interest rates.This week FTAdviser's special projects editor David Thorpe is joined by Simon King, chief investment officer at Vermeer Partners, Simon Edelsten,

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22:26

Crypto currency ETFs: The next trend?

FTAdviser Podcast ·

2021/11/08

In October, the US Securities and Exchange Commission gave the green light tothe ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF. This is the first USbitcoin futures-based exchange-traded fund, and for many this was seen as a turning point for cryptocurrencies when it began trading at the end of October.But the SEC drew a line in the sand just a few days later, refusing to authorise a leveraged ETF fund tracking a basket of synthetic crypto assets. This suggested the regulator wants to limit new bitcoin-related

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35:33

Investing in a time of stagflation

FTAdviser Podcast ·

2021/11/05

Rising inflation has prompted concerns that the UK economy is seeing the return of stagflation.Last seen in the 1970s, stagflation is characterised by stagnant growth and high inflation. The supply chain disruptions which led to fuel shortages in September and the looming rising cost of energy saw many draw parallels with the that era.Indeed, the Bank of England's new chief economist, Huw Pill, is predicting inflation is likely to hit, or even exceed 5% next year.This week David Thorpe, special

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25:04

Autumn Budget 2021: The 'tax avoidance' Budget?

FTAdviser Podcast ·

2021/10/29

This week chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak hailed his second Budget of 2021 as heralding a "new age of optimism" as the UK seeks to leave the Covid-19 pandemic behind it.Are things that simple? On its surface, the Budget focused on reforming alcohol duty and business rates, and tinkering with air passenger duty, leaving many areas financial advisers might worry about unaddressed.But with rising inflation, a hike in national insurance already in the pipeline and many allowances frozen in

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26:26

Pay gap reporting can be positive for financial services

FTAdviser Podcast ·

2021/10/25

October 2021 marked the start of regulatory scrutiny over pay gap data reporting. Many companies have already reported, while others are still to unveil their data.Yet even with regulatory pressure to disclose the level of the so-called gender pay gap, many companies still seem unwilling to be as transparent as they could be.It is known that gender pay disparity leads to financial inequality between the sexes, greater financial vulnerability for women and poorer pension outcomes.So how can pay gap

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17:09

What does the future hold for stamp duty?

FTAdviser Podcast ·

2021/10/22

With the stamp duty holiday at an end and the Budget taking place next week, what does the future hold for stamp duty?Regularly referred to as the UK's "worst tax", stamp duty is regularly seen as in need of reform. But did the Covid-19 stamp duty holiday, which ended this month and saw receipts increase to £12.3bn, make reform any likelier?Hosted by Damian Fantato, digital editor at FTAdviser, this week's podcast explores what the future of the stamp duty land tax looks like, and how its future

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26:52

What role do providers have in plugging the advice gap?

FTAdviser Podcast ·

2021/10/15

As long as there have been financial advisers, there has been debate about how to plug the advice gap.But research has found that some 39m people have never sought any professional advice or guidance for their finances, and one in five advisers won't serve someone with less than £100,000.So there is clearly a gap to be plugged, but does the plugging of it fall to advisers? What role do providers have? And do the rules around advice and guidance help providers support their clients?This week Damian

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How to help mortgage clients get back on their feet...

FTAdviser Podcast ·

2021/10/11

Breaking up is always difficult. Quite apart from the emotional aspects, the financial aspects are particularly difficult for both parties, with division of assets often needing solicitors and court orders. Although there is a need for professional advice, too often people think they will simply split the assets - the man gets the pension; the woman (especially if she is the primary carer for the children) gets the house. Or the house might be sold and the equity split between the two. But these are

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21:54

How will rising inflation affect financial planners?

FTAdviser Podcast ·

2021/10/08

For the past four months, the rate of inflation has beaten the Bank of England’s 2 per cent target.Despite saying that this rise will be “transitory”, the central bank has warned inflation might soar over 4 per cent before the end of the year - meaning it could reach its highest point in a decade, and so far governor Andrew Bailey has not confirmed that rates will rise in order to tackle this.This week, senior reporter Sally Hickey speaks to Lawrence Cook, head of UK intermediary distribution at

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31:21

What's going on in China?

FTAdviser Podcast ·

2021/10/01

Markets have been going through a turbulent period in recent weeks and, in part, this has been down to events taking place in China.Chinese equities have lost 11 per cent over the past three months because of concerns about an ongoing regulatory crackdown in the country. But these worries have been exacerbated by the liquidity crisis facing property giant Evergrande. Both of these developments have combined and rippled through global markets.What does this mean for investors, emerging markets and

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19:35

Why do we need female financial advisers?

FTAdviser Podcast ·

2021/09/27

We've all heard the phrase 'people buy people'. But does this really apply to advising different genders? After all, a great financial adviser can deliver great financial advice to any client, regardless of their gender. But it is also true that there are additional benefits to an advice firm that can be gained by having a more diverse team. Moreover, there are sometimes particular sensitivities that women might face which would mean they are more comfortable with a female financial adviser. Talking

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17:57

Will CDC pension schemes take off?

FTAdviser Podcast ·

2021/09/24

Next year will see the launch of collective defined contribution pensions - at least one will come into existence when Royal Mail 160,000 employees move into this new type of scheme, but will others follow?CDC pensions aim to bridge the gap between defined benefit and defined contribution by having all employees pay into one massive pot from which their benefits are drawn.This week reporter Amy Austin talks to Simon Eagle, chairman of Willis Towers Watson's CDC working party, and Tim Middleton,

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24:11

What do the govt's social care reform plans mean for...

FTAdviser Podcast ·

2021/09/17

After plenty of waiting, the government has finally unveiled a plan which, it says, will solve the UK's social care crisis.On this week's podcast, senior reporter Amy Austin is joined by Steve Webb, former pensions minister and partner at LCP and Tony Mudd, divisional director for tax & technical support at St James’s Place. They discuss the government’s social care plans and how it is unlikely there will be any new products in the immediate future due to timing issues.The FTAdviser Podcast is

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