IFA Talk

Mar 12 2025 100 ep. 18 mins 3
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IFA Magazine‘s ground-breaking weekly editorial perspective on the news that is shaping the global investment and economic landscape. Featuring exclusive conversations with the financial service’s most influential voices.

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Podcast #113: The gender gap in finance - Jenny Segal addresses the barriers, solutions, and the business case for equity

Mar 12 2025 24 mins  
In this episode of IFA Talk, we’re tackling one of the biggest issues in financial services today: the gender gap. While progress has been made, women in finance still face significant barriers to leadership, a persistent gender pay gap, and a workplace culture that often overlooks their contributions. But this isn’t just a matter of fairness—it’s a business imperative. J

Podcast #112 |  Mind the gap: empowering women investors with Barclays' Clare Francis for #IWD2025

Mar 10 2025 20 mins  
In honour of last Saturday’s International Women's Day, IFA Magazine is excited to share this special edition of our weekly podcast, IFA Talk, focusing on strategies to bridge the gender investing gap. Recent data from Barclays Smart Investor indicates that women are disproportionately at risk of falling through the "advice gap" when it comes to investing. In this episode, ho

Podcast #111: International Women’s Day Special - with Dynamic Planner’s Yasmina Siadatan

Mar 05 2025 24 mins  
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’re bringing you a special episode of IFA Talk, the weekly podcast from IFA Magazine. This time, we’re shining a well-deserved spotlight on the incredible contributions of women in financial services. Join Jenny Hunter and Sue Whitbread as they sit down with Yasmina Siadatan, Chief Revenue Officer at Dynamic Planner – and win

M&P Podcast #14: Are you up to date with later life lending options? Featuring Sanjay Gadhia, Standard Life Home Finance

Mar 03 2025 18 mins  
Later life lending is evolving rapidly, with new products, changing regulations, and growing opportunities for advisers and their clients. In this special Mortgage and Property edition of IFA Talk, we’re joined by Sanjay Gadhia, Head of Sales at Standard Life Home Finance, who brings his expertise and passion for supporting advisers in this important market. We explore how borrow

Podcast #110: The growing appeal of insurance bonds, tax-efficient strategies and the fast-approaching TYE with M&G's Mark Devlin

Feb 26 2025 16 mins  
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 D

Podcast #109: What advisers need to know about the changing face of retirement income planning in 2025 — with BNY Investments’ Richard Parkin

Feb 24 2025 18 mins  
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 cha

I&P Podcast #10: What is driving increased demand and strong growth in Income Protection? With Shelley Read of Royal London

Feb 19 2025 16 mins  
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 navigat

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

Feb 17 2025 14 mins  
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 Financi

Podcast #108: Three ways IFAs can enhance their advisory portfolios – with Collidr’s Symon Stickney

Feb 12 2025 14 mins  
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

Podcast #107: The evolving role of Paraplanners - Mentorship, motivation and success strategies with Sam Patterson

Feb 10 2025 31 mins  
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.