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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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Podcast #110: The growing appeal of insurance bonds,...

IFA Talk ·

2025/02/26

In this episode of IFA Talk, Jenny and Sue are diving into the evolving financial landscape and what it means for advisers and their clients. With tax and pension changes following the 2024 Autumn Budget, it’s more important than ever for advisers to stay informed on the latest trends and opportunities in financial planning.To discuss these developments, we’re joined by Mark Devlin, Senior Technical Manager at M&G. Mark shares his expert insights on the key tax and pension implications of the

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18:43

Podcast #109: What advisers need to know about the...

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2025/02/24

Retirement income planning is evolving fast — and staying ahead of the curve is crucial for advisers.With the FCA’s retirement income advice review sparking big conversations last year, 2025 brings even more focus from the regulator on ensuring firms deliver the best outcomes for clients. The regulator is watching closely, so it’s essential to stay informed and ready for change. In this week’s episode, we welcome back Richard Parkin, Head of Retirement at BNY Investments. Richard is a trusted

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16:41

I&P Podcast #10: What is driving increased demand and...

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2025/02/19

In this episode of IFA Talk, we explore the rising demand for income protection and what is driving its strong growth over the past 12 months. To help us unpack this topic, we are joined by Shelley Read, Senior Protection Technical Manager at Royal London. Shelley shares her expert insights into the factors influencing this increase, how advisers can best support clients in navigating income protection solutions, and the role of income protection in holistic financial planning. Throughout the

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14:54

GBI Podcast #3: 30 years of VCTs - The past, present...

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2025/02/17

Welcome to a special episode of IFA Talk in partnership with GBI Magazine. In this discussion, we take a deep dive into Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) as they mark their 30th anniversary.How have they evolved since their inception? Why do they remain relevant in today’s investment landscape? And what does the future hold? To answer these questions, IFA Magazine’s Senior Financial Journalist, Jenny Hunter, and GBI’s Content Editor, Matt Williams, are joined by Will Fraser-Allen, Managing Partner at

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14:53

Podcast #108: Three ways IFAs can enhance their...

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2025/02/12

Many financial advisers are turning to outsourced investment solutions—but for those who prefer to keep full control in-house, the challenges are different. Can technology help? If so, how? What are the key obstacles, and how can advisers overcome them?In this episode, we dive into these pressing questions with Symon Stickney, Founder and CEO of Collidr, a true innovator in the investment space.

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31:46

Podcast #107: The evolving role of Paraplanners -...

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2025/02/10

We’re excited to bring you another insightful conversation from the world of financial services. Hosted by Sue Whitbread, editor of IFA Magazine, and senior financial journalist, Jenny Hunter, this week’s episode shines a spotlight on key topics from within the paraplanner profession.

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21:04

Podcast #106: Investing in 2025 - What to look out...

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2025/02/05

This week, Jenny and Brandon are diving into what lies ahead for investing in 2025. After the rollercoaster of 2024, the year ahead might look calmer, but it’s still packed with important questions and opportunities for advisers and their clients. We are joined this week by Dan Kemp, Chief Research and Investment Officer at Morningstar. Dan shares his invaluable insights into the key challenges and opportunities that 2025 is likely to bring. He explores whether US stocks will remain a stronghold

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18:03

Podcast #105: Financial Services in an AI Era with...

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2025/02/03

In our latest IFA Talk podcast, hosts Jenny and Brandon sit down with Stuart Breyer, CEO of Mallowstreet, to talk all things AI and its growing role in financial services. Stu shares how Mallowstreet is using AI, especially their SOFI tool, to make things run smoother and drive innovation. They chat about how AI can work alongside advisers to boost client service and streamline processes. If you've been wondering how to choose the right AI tools or what to consider when integrating them into your

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15:52

M&P Podcast #13: Supporting first-time buyers in...

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2025/01/29

A thriving property market relies on a strong foundation of first-time buyers. But with rising concerns about prolonged higher interest rates and the changes to those temporary stamp duty reliefs coming in from 1st April, the landscape is changing—and not in their favour.These shifts will impact everyone looking to move, but first-time buyers face the biggest hurdles. For mortgage advisers, we know their success is vital to keeping the market moving. So, how worried should we be? And more

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20:44

Podcast #104: Partnering for success – working with a...

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2025/01/22

On this week’s IFA Talk podcast, Sue and Brandon sit down with Andrew Rockey, Head of Investment Solutions, and Tom Ball, Investment Solutions Director at Brooks Macdonald. Together, they explore how advisers can navigate today’s challenges and uncover opportunities to deliver effective, client-focused investment solutions.

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23:26

Podcast #103: What might Trump 2.0 mean for...

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2025/01/15

Sue and Brandon’s guest on this week’s IFA Talk Podcast is Mark Sherlock, Head of US equities at Federated Hermes. In this episode, Mark tells us why he’s generally feeling positive about US investment prospects – particularly in the small and mid-cap arena where valuations remain compelling.They discuss some of the uncertainties as well as risks that lie ahead as well as some of the reasons to be optimistic that 2025 will provide plenty of opportunity for active managers to deliver alpha.

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19:43

Podcast #101: The challenges of being a director in...

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2025/01/08

In this episode of IFA Talk, Glamis IFA's Charles Chami, an IFA based in Bristol, discusses some of the many challenges he faces in his role as an IFA and as a director of a directly authorised business. Charles reveals what it was like moving from working an investment bank into the world of financial advice and what some of the biggest challenges are whilst being an IFA and a director in a directly authorised firm. Also in the discussion, Sue and Brandon ask Charlie about the trials and

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16:27

I&P Podcast #9: Income protection with Lloyds Banking...

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2024/12/18

When it comes to insurance, your clients almost always think about protecting their homes, cars, businesses and even lives but often neglect to shield the thing that makes that all possible, their income. On the show today, Sue and Brandon welcome back Rose St Louis, Protection Director at Lloyds Banking Group – someone who is particularly passionate about the need for protection and always has plenty to say! This week they’re talking income protection, why it’s important and how advisers can

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18:13

GBI Special: Powering the future and navigating the...

IFA Talk ·

2024/12/11

Welcome to a special episode of IFA Talk, brought to you in partnership with GBI Magazine. In this week’s podcast, we’re diving headfirst into one of the most pressing and exciting topics of our time—how we’re powering the future and navigating the energy transition. Hosted by Matt Williams, Content Editor at GBI and IFA Magazine, alongside IFA Magazine’s Senior Financial Journalist Jenny Hunter, this episode brings together two exceptional guests from Blackfinch. Joining the conversation are Dr

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27:55

Podcast #100: Women and financial advice – are...

IFA Talk ·

2024/12/04

In this episode of IFA Talk, we're getting into a topic that’s been stirring up some serious conversation in the financial world—how well are advisers really connecting with their women clients? Jenny Hunter, our Senior Financial Journalist, and Editor Sue Whitbread dig into some eye-opening research called "Women and Financial Advice."

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11:06

M&P Podcast #12: Exploring opportunities in...

IFA Talk ·

2024/11/27

Welcome to this week’s Mortgage & Property edition of IFA Talk! In this episode, we dive into the exciting world of later-life lending—a sector experiencing rapid growth and opening up incredible opportunities for advisers and their clients.Joining us is Dave Harris, CEO of specialist later life lender, more2life. With his wealth of experience and optimism about the future, Dave shares insights on the evolution of later-life lending products and how these changes are creating new possibilities

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Podcast #99: Opportunities for closing the advice gap...

IFA Talk ·

2024/11/20

Our guest on this week’s IFA Talk is Ruth Handcock, Chief Executive of Octopus Money – and someone who’s always been so passionate about the future of financial advice as she makes so clear in this conversation. During her chat with Sue and Brandon, Ruth explains how by using a combination of coaches (aka humans!) and great tech, Ruth and her team at Octopus Money is now partnering with financial advice businesses to deliver practical and cost effective solutions to these big challenges.

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19:53

Podcast #98: What can we expect from markets in...

IFA Talk ·

2024/11/13

In this week’s show, Sue and Brandon talk to Shanti Kelleman firstly to reflect on some of the ideas her and her team got right in 2024. They progress to talk about her thoughts on some of the possible positive events she’s seeing ( spoiler alert – look out for some surprises here!), then it rolls into where some of the key risks might lie and how she and her team use these ideas to create diversification within portfolios.

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14:53

Podcast #97: IFA Talk’s Budget Special | What do...

IFA Talk ·

2024/11/06

In this week’s special edition of our IFA Talk, Sue and Brandon focus on the measures announced in last week’s budget that are of most relevance to advisers and their clients. Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first budget was always going to involve some big decisions. And big was what she delivered - announcing the biggest budget tax rises we’ve seen in the modern era - at a whopping £40bn. Whether it’s employer NICs, IHT, CGT, pensions, the property market, gilts etc. the chancellor has given advisers

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12:37

M&P Podcast #11: Why are long-term fixed rate...

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2024/10/30

We’re used to seeing fixed rate mortgages being offered for a 2 year term or even up to 5 years but recently the market has been moving to offer even longer fixed rate products. Sue and Brandon’s guest on today’s Mortgage & Property special edition of the IFA Talk podcast is really on top of all this and she is Rachael Hunnisett, Director Of Mortgage Distribution at April Mortgages. April is a lender which specialises in longer term fixes – and in her role there, Rachael is very much involved

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