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IFA Talk

IFA Magazine
Financial Services
Investment Opportunities
Client Advisory
Financial Advice
Artificial Intelligence
Investment Strategies
Stock Valuation
Financial Advisors
Women and Financial Advice
Energy Transition
China's Economic Growth
US Economic Policy
First-Time Buyers
Consumer Duty
Fixed Rate Mortgages
Investment Markets
Blackfinch Ventures
Glamis IFA
Regulatory Compliance
Small and Mid-Cap Stocks

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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In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, Meg Bratley and Sue Whitbread are joined by Jamie Sexton, Chief Client Officer at True Potential, to explore the fast-evolving role of AI in financial advice and what it means for the future of the profession.

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In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, Jenny Hunter, Deputy Editor of IFA Magazine, and Editor Sue Whitbread are joined by Anthony Villis, Managing Director and co-founder of First Wealth, to discuss the real value of financial planning.

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In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, we unpack one of the biggest challengers facing advisers; helping clients stay calm when markets become uncertain.

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Now live: This month’s New Insurance & Protection special edition of IFA Talk tackles a critical question for advisers: how can clients be best supported through a cancer diagnosis, and what role should protection planning play in that journey?

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Recent Guests

Paul Vincent
Co-Portfolio Manager at Ninety One
Ninety One
Episode: Podcast #117: Where does ‘liberation’ leave the markets? With Ninety One’s Paul Vincent and Will Nott
Will Nott
Co-Portfolio Manager at Ninety One
Ninety One
Episode: Podcast #117: Where does ‘liberation’ leave the markets? With Ninety One’s Paul Vincent and Will Nott
Chris Blewitt
Head of mortgage distribution at Darlington Building Society
Darlington Building Society
Episode: M&P Podcast #15: Bridging the mortgage gap with Chris Blewitt, Darlington Building Society
Ed Monk
Associate Director at Fidelity International
Fidelity International
Episode: Podcast #116: A Decade of Pension Freedoms - Success, Challenges, and the Future of Retirement Planning, with Ed Monk, Associate Director at Fidelity International
Simon Evan-Cook
Fund manager at Downing Fox
Downing Fox
Episode: Podcast #115: The big market questions - Corrections, inflation, interest rates & AI disruptions with Downing's Simon Evan-Cook
James D'Mello
Head of IFA Distribution at Fuel Ventures
Fuel Ventures
Episode: TEI Podcast #4: The evolving VCT landscape: opportunities, challenges, and key growth sectors with James D’Mello, Fuel Ventures
Laura Suter
Director of Personal Finance at AJ Bell, involved in personal finance communication and client education.
AJ Bell
Episode: Podcast #114: Helping clients step out of the cash comfort zone and into investing, with AJ Bell's Laura Suter
Clare Moffat
Pensions expert and head of technical and marketing compliance at Royal London
Royal London
Episode: I&P Podcast #11: Why advisers should be talking more about pensions and protection in 2025 – with Royal London’s Clare Moffat
Jenny Segal
Seasoned business leader, actuary, and workplace culture expert with over 25 years of experience in investment markets
Episode: Podcast #113: The gender gap in finance - Jenny Segal addresses the barriers, solutions, and the business case for equity

Hosts

Matt Williams
Content editor at IFA Magazine (consistent contributor across episodes)
Sue Whitbread
Editor at IFA Magazine; appears across multiple episodes
Jenny Hunter
Senior Financial Journalist / Editor responsible for guiding interviews and framing topics

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#60
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#249
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Talking Points

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I&P Podcast #9: Income protection with Lloyds Banking Group’s Rose St Louis
Q: What are the risks someone runs if they don't have income protection?
Without income protection, individuals risk exposing their hopes, aspirations, and financial stability should they be unable to work due to illness or accidents.
I&P Podcast #9: Income protection with Lloyds Banking Group’s Rose St Louis
Q: Are there any groups of people whom income protection is especially useful?
Income protection is crucial for anyone with an income, especially self-employed individuals and those with dependents, as they are more vulnerable to the loss of income.
Podcast #104: Partnering for success – working with a strategic investment partner
Q: What are some of the main challenges that advisors face in the current environment?
Advisors are struggling with the administrative burden of managing client portfolios and regulatory compliance, and therefore look to specify partners like Brooks Macdonald for support.
Podcast #104: Partnering for success – working with a strategic investment partner
Q: What are some of the current trends in investment management for advisors?
Advisors are increasingly moving away from managing portfolios themselves and opting to partner with firms like Brooks Macdonald due to regulatory pressures and the complexities involved in managing client portfolios.
Podcast #99: Opportunities for closing the advice gap AND helping advice businesses to build scale - with Octopus Money’s Ruth Handcock
Q: What do you see coming next for tech innovation in financial services?
Ruth stated that technology should solve big customer problems, pointing out the importance of serving smaller clients more efficiently and the potential for retail investors to access private markets through new tech innovations.

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Frequently Asked Questions About IFA Talk

What is IFA Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show consistently centers on finance industry dynamics, client advisory strategy, and market opportunities. Across episodes, discussions span protection and consumer duty, pension freedoms, mortgage and lending innovations, and investment themes from equities volatility to AI-driven opportunities and niche growth areas like vertical software and VCTs. The tone is practitioner-focused, with guests ranging from asset managers and researchers to mortgage specialists and advisor-focused commentators, offering actionable takeaways for financial professionals, planners, and brokers looking to better serve clients, navigate regulatory shifts, and identify growth opportunities in a complex, rapidly changing landscape. A standout aspect is freq... more

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1. Paul Vincent
2. Will Nott
3. Chris Blewitt
4. Ed Monk
5. Simon Evan-Cook
6. James D'Mello
7. Laura Suter
8. Clare Moffat

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