IFA Talk

Podcast episode #23: PruFund celebrates it’s 18th birthday! IFA Talk speaks to Pru’s Paul Fidell

In this week's episode of IFA Talk – the show where we talk to people who matter about subjects that matter in the world of financial services and financial advice – IFA Magazine's Editor Sue Whitbread and IFA Talk's technical editor Brandon Russell are joined by Paul Fidell, Senior Business Development Manager at Prudential.

Podcast episode #22: From multi-asset to mental health - LGIM’s Andrzej Pioch shares his thoughts

In the latest episode of IFA Talk, Sue and Bex are joined by Andrzej Pioch, Fund Manager in the Multi-Asset Funds team at Legal and General Investment Management (LGIM).

Podcast episode #21: Redington’s Nick Blake reflects on his 30 years in financial services

In the latest episode of IFA Talk, Sue and Bex had the pleasure of talking to industry veteran, and Redington’s Managing Director of Wealth, Nick Blake!

With 10 years at Vanguard and over 20 years at Standard Life under his belt, Nick reflects on his extensive experience in the industry - and shares his invaluable knowledge with IFA Talk listeners. In addition, Nick also tells Sue and Bex all about his current position at Redington, where he leads growth by supporting UK wealth and investment managers.

IFA Talk Podcast #20: Green Angel Syndicate’s Nick Lyth on climate change investing

A change of host on this week's IFA Talk episode saw IFA Magazine's Jacqueline Wilson and Brandon Russell talk to Green Angel Syndicate's, Nick Lyth.

Green Angel Syndicate is the UK's largest network of specialist investors fighting climate change and Nick Lyth, President of the firm, discusses the company's origins, why it was founded, and its objectives.

IFA Talk Podcast #19: Featuring new PFS President, Caroline Stuart

On this week’s IFA Talk podcast, we were delighted to welcome the new PFS President, Caroline Stuart, as our guest.

 

Caroline has become the first paraplanner to be elected as President of the Personal Finance Society, back at their AGM in September.

Podcast episode #18: Achieving Chartered Status by 24 - with Lawrence Bearman

In this week's episode of IFA Talk - the show where we talk to people who matter about things that matter in the world of financial services - Sue and Bex chat with Lawrence Bearman of Ablestoke Wealth Management.

In this interesting and engaging episode, Lawrence tells Sue and Bex all about his career in the financial planning profession so far, and how he came Chartered by the age of just 24!

A spotlight on ‘quality’ investing with Abrie Pretorius - Episode #17

On this week’s IFA Talk podcast, we’re talking investment – but specifically looking at ‘quality’ investing. What actually is it? How is it different to growth? What makes a quality company?  How do they perform in different market environments?  Why does quality investment make sense in today’s volatile markets?

This week’s podcast guest who is talking to Sue and Bex is Abrie Pretorius, portfolio manager of Ninety One’s global quality equity income fund, who is particularly well placed to talk on the subject of quality investing.  

Financial Planners unite in support of Ukrainian Refugees: Podcast #16

In this week’s edition of IFA Talk, Sue and Bex have been talking to Shannon, Phil and David to find out exactly what they’ve been doing – and why. It’s a very emotional and powerful conversation which we’re sure you’ll want to hear.

In it, the three planners talk not only about the trips they have made personally out to Poland and Moldova in support of refugees but about what really is happening on the ground over there. This is such a powerful story and one which we feel extremely privileged to be able to share with IFA Talk listeners.

Trussonomics: IFA Magazine’s ‘mini-budget’ podcast special featuring AJ Bell’s Tom Selby - Episode #15

The details of the new economic Growth Plan revealed by Chancellor Kwarteng last week have been dominating the national news headlines - as well as spooking the markets – ever since.

But what do changes announced in the ‘mini-budget’/ ‘fiscal event’ - or whatever you wish to call it - actually mean for advisers and their clients?

This week’s podcast guest is Tom Selby, Head of Retirement at AJ Bell. Sue and Bex’ conversation with Tom is crammed full of detail and yet with real clarity.

Podcast episode #14: How M&G’s Catalyst strategy can benefit investors, businesses and the planet

Over the next five years M&G aims to invest up to £5 billion in privately-owned enterprises that are tackling environmental and social challenges across the globe.

The initiative is called Catalyst and in this episode of IFA Talk, Adrian Gaspar, Investment Director at M&G’s Treasury and Investment office, and Alex Seddon, Head of Catalyst at M&G Investments, highlight how M&G is galvanising the growth of innovative companies working to create a more sustainable world.