Best Pensions Regulator Podcasts (2025)

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Unpacking some of the lessons learned at the SMSF Adviser technical strategy days 45:33

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In this special episode of the SMSF Adviser Show, hosts Keith Ford and Aaron Dunn are joined by Liam Shorte, managing director of SONAS Wealth, and Phil Broderick, principal at Sladen Legal, at the SMSF Technical Strategy Day in Sydney. Shorte joins the show to discuss the evolving world of contribution and why it's important to understand the cont…

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How will a Fos longstop impact adviser complaints? 20:36

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On this week’s episode of the FT Adviser podcast, senior reporter Alina Khan speaks to Alan Lakey, director of Highclere Financial Services, and Derek Bradley, chief executive of Panacea Adviser, about complaints cases they have come across over the years and why they underpin a real need for a Fos longstop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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Superannuation Under the Microscope: Fees, Taxes, The Gender Gap, and Annuities 35:37

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#10. Co-hosts Sarah Penn and Neil Benson discuss the latest news and issues affecting the Australian superannuation sector. We cover: Big fines in the industry: ASIC and CBUS settle member claims delays with a $23.5 million fine, highlighting the financial pain for profit-to-member funds and contrasting it with corporately-owned funds like Macquari…

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39: Why suppliers could be a big source of cyber vulnerability, and how legal competition might stifle innovation 21:01

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As new figures show that UK cyber attacks are getting more serious Simon Colvin explains how to deal with the vulnerabilities in your supply chain, while David Halliwell applies some Nobel-winning counter-intuition to the economics of legal services.By Pinsent Masons

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How is AI changing financial services/House of Lords Regulation Committee/FCA Value measures data 41:39

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In this week's episode, we look at how AI is being used in financial services and how it might involve in future. We follow the recent discussion between MPs and financial regulators on the topic in the House of Commons and talk about some of the risks as well as the opportunities. Staying in Westminster, we take a brief look at the House of Lords …

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Gold, Silver, Equities: Which One Deserves a Place in Your Portfolio? 1:14:25

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When Indian Equity Markets Go Sideways: Are Alternative Assets Worth It? Indian equities have been flat for over a year. So where should you actually put your money? Shray sits down with Deepak Shenoy from Capital Mind to break it all down. Silver just hit $50 for the first time in 45 years. Deepak explains the Hunt Brothers saga, the Thailand impo…

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Emerging markets - what's next 29:00

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On the latest edition of the FT Adviser podcast, senior investment editor David Thorpe chats to F&C investment trust manager Paul Niven, Arbuthnot Latham head of investment research Peter Doherty and Ashoka White Oak emerging markets investment adviser Loong Lim about the prospects for the emerging markets asset class after a strong year of perform…

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Inside the evolving world of SMSF lending 54:42

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After nearly two decades, the SMSF lending market has matured into a stable and well-regulated segment – yet complexity and misconceptions persist. Bluestone Home Loans head of specialised distribution, Richard Chesworth, joins host Keith Ford to break down the nuances of limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBAs). From redrawing for property …

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Sanity Prevails: Breaking Down the Latest Superannuation Tax Changes and Payday Super 21:51

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#9. Neil and Sarah sit down to discuss the latest developments in Australian superannuation policy. After two years of debate and lobbying, the government has announced changes to the proposed Div296 tax on high-balance super accounts, opting to tax only realised capital gains rather than unrealised gains. They also explore the introduction of a ne…

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Why advisers increasingly look to private markets 22:49

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On the latest episode of the FT Adviser podcast senior reporter Tara O'Connor chats to Wealth Club's head of investment research, Jonathan Moyes, about investors' growing interest in private markets and why he is “nervous” about the use of investment trusts as a means of accessing the market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…

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From H1B to Dream11 - When risks hit you hard 1:02:22

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What do DreamFolks, Dream11, JSW Steel, and Donald Trump's H-1B visa policy all have in common? Each shows how unexpected risks can reshape markets and investments overnight. Deepak Shenoy and Shray Chandra break down 5 types of risk you never saw coming from business model collapse and legal shocks to regulation, policy changes, and passive invest…

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Unpacking the new super tax 45:47

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The announcement this week from the government outlining the changes to the $3 million super tax was met with relief, but there are still many unknowns. On this episode of The SMSF Adviser podcast, hosts Keith Ford and Aaron Dunn unpack the changes from the initial proposal to the current version released this week. The discussion emphasises that w…

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38: The change in regulation that could open the biosimilars floodgates, and radical football regulation changes in England 19:52

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A change in regulatory approach could lead to a flood of new, cheap biosimilars antibody treatments, says Tracey Roberts, while Trevor Watkins talks us through English football’s radical new approach to regulation.By Pinsent Masons

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FCA consumer duty update/Motor finance compensation scheme 42:07

24d ago42:07

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In this week's episode, we discuss the detail behind the FCA's proposed motor finance redress scheme. While millions of consumers could be in line for compensation, some consumers are unhappy with the design of the scheme. In the second half of the show, we look at the FCA's latest consumer duty updates, and it's work plan for the year ahead. With …

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Bond returns less likely to be influenced by duration 34:57

28d ago34:57

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The guests on the latest edition of the FT Adviser podcast agree that while duration will always be a very significant arbiter of returns, it is perhaps not quite to the same extent as has been in the recent past. George Fox from the Merlin multi-manager team at Jupiter, Mohammed Kazmi, fixed income strategist at UPB UK, and Ryan Myerberg, fixed in…

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Unpacking the latest amendments 58:01

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Updated legislative and regulatory instruments were added to the ever-expanding cache in the SMSF sector last month. In this episode of the SMSF Adviser podcast, hosts Keith Ford and Aaron Dunn unpack what it all means with Bryce Figot, special legal counsel for DBA Lawyers. Figot delves into the changes made in LCR 2021/2 and TR 2010/1, focusing o…

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Why does the UK need tax reform? 30:04

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Joe Longo’s Exits ASIC Exit, SMSF Risks, DIV296 Delays and Aged Pension Asset Test Debate 27:23

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#8. Co-hosts Neil Benson and Sarah Penn discuss the latest news and events affecting Australia's superannuation sector, including: Joe Longo is stepping down as chair of ASIC Macquarie Investment Management offers compensation to SMSF trustees who invested in Shield through its wrap platform The role of superannuation trustees in determining which …

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‘We’re massively behind’ with cryptofinance 22:21

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37: How businesses can prepare for new UK immigration rules, and the EU makes third attempt at 28th regime 18:38

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The UK is making major changes to rules governing workers from abroad and more is to come. Shara Pledger guides us through. While Paul White considers the chances of success for a third EU attempt to harmonise business laws.By Pinsent Masons

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Time spent holding assets key to private markets investing 21:49

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The most significant aspect to think about when investing in private markets is the length of time a client is able to hold the asset, according to Joan Solotar, global head of Blackstone Private Wealth. Speaking with features editor Melanie Tringham, Solotar outlines her views on private markets and how retail investors should think about them, lo…

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Which? insurance super-complaint/FCA consultation on crypto-currency 35:10

1M ago35:10

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In this week's episode, we start with a look at Which?'s super-complaint into the home and travel insurance markets. Fairer Finance supported Which? with its analysis, and shares its concerns. But it's likely to have gone down like a lead balloon at the FCA, where resources are stretched and management are being told to focus on the Treasury's pro-…

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The waiting game 46:41

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The SMSF sector is in a holding pattern as key regulatory and legislative changes remain unresolved. In this episode of the SMSF Adviser podcast, hosts Aaron Dunn and Keith Ford discuss some of the key changes that are still to be clarified, such as the Div 296 tax and the much-anticipated NALI/E amendments. The podcast touches on recent updates fr…

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ESOPs Demystified: Taxes, Dilution & the Path to Wealth in India! 1:02:36

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ESOPs (Employee Stock Options) are one of the least understood parts of compensation in India. Are they wealth creators or just glorified lottery tickets? We break down everything you need to know, the trade-off between salary and ESOPs, the risks of taxation and dilution, and how exits, IPOs, and secondary markets really work. From early employee …

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Navigating NPP and Payday Super: what super funds need to know 33:25

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#7. Co-hosts Sarah Penn and Neil chat with Marnie Ryan, head of product innovation and enablement at AP+ (formerly NPP Australia). We cover: NPP and Superannuation: From 1 July 2026, funds must accept real-time payments via the New Payments Platform (NPP)—mandatory, and separate from Payday Super legislation. Modernising Payments: Transition away f…

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How has the world of employee benefits changed? 22:57

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In this episode of the FT Adviser podcast Unum CEO Mark Till joins senior reporter Tom Dunstan to discuss employee benefits, how they have changed over recent years, and what could happen to them in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How have healthcare costs changed since 2005? 35:45

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Since 2005, the Milliman Medical Index (MMI) has estimated annual healthcare costs for people covered by a typical employer-sponsored health plan. To mark the 20th anniversary of the report, MMI authors past and present gathered to review how healthcare has changed over the past two decades. They discussed the impact of the Affordable Care Act and …

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FCA: Brokers have a ‘hugely important’ role in mortgage advice 15:19

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Mortgage brokers and advisers have a “hugely important” role to play in helping more Britons on to the housing ladder, the FCA has said. Speaking on the latest FT Adviser Margin Notes videocast, David Geale, the FCA’s permanent executive director for payments and digital finance, explained the reasons the regulator is looking at the future of mortg…

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Trailer: The Fairer Finance Podcast 1:30

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What's the Fairer Finance podcast about and who is it for? Email us your questions and suggested topics for discussion to [email protected] Fairer Finance

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36: Why ECCTA should prompt culture rethink, and VAT in intra-group contracts 21:47

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A new UK law has come into force putting new anti-corruption obligations on companies and managers, and David Lister thinks it should prompt a culture rethink at organisations; and a UK Supreme Court ruling should change how companies deal with intra-group contracts.By Pinsent Masons

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Supreme Court car finance ruling/New Economic Secretary/Look forward to Autumn 2025 37:11

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We're back from a summer break - starting season 2 with a look at the Supreme Court car finance ruling. We explore what it means for the industry and for consumers. In the second half of the show, we look back at the news stories from the past few weeks - including what the new Economic Secretary might mean for Government financial services policy.…

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Getting it right: the challenge in market valuations 50:09

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Market valuations have emerged as a crucial area in the SMSF sector, particularly in light of regulatory changes and heightened ATO scrutiny. The looming spectre of Division 296 further complicates the landscape, particularly regarding the methodology used for valuations. In this episode of the SMSF Adviser Podcast, host Aaron Dunn, chief executive…

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Bold moves for super: reforms, regulation and the housing investment debate 30:41

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#6. Co-hosts Sarah Penn and Neil Benson break down the latest news and debates in the superannuation sector. We cover: Legislative inaction: Despite big talk from government and industry summits, there’s little movement yet on significant superannuation or tax reforms. Super funds vs. ATO: HESTA and ART are taking legal action against the ATO over …

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Why the Letters of Authority process needs to change 25:01

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This week news editor Amy Austin speaks to Justine Pattullo, chair of Flag and representative of Pension Lab and Nick Green, strategy and proposition director at Criterion, about Letters of Authorities and what can be done to improve this process. They looked at why the process is fraught with problems and why everyone will need to work together to…

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Unravelling the new pension rules 46:02

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The updated rules on when a pension commences and ceases have created confusion in the SMSF sector. On this week's episode of the SMSF Adviser podcast, hosts Aaron Dunn and Keith Ford delve into the intricacies of TR2013/5 with Tim Miller, head of education and technical for Smarter SMSF. Miller explains how the revised ruling, which was updated in…

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Inside complaints data: Insights from Heather Gray, Lead Ombudsman Superannuation at AFCA 41:44

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#5. Co-hosts Sarah Penn and Neil Benson chat with Heather Gray, Lead Obudsman, Superannuation at Australian Financial Complaints Authority. We cover: Complaints as Feedback: Complaints are valuable for identifying service improvement areas, even though funds aim to minimize them. Drop in Insurance Delay Complaints: There has been a notable reductio…

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Guided retirement and helping savers make the right decisions 23:26

3M ago23:26

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Patrick Coyne, Interim Director of Pensions Reform at TPR, and Nike Trost, the FCA’s Head of Department - Asset Management and Pensions Policy, discuss how trustees can help ensure guided retirement makes a difference to savers by developing a much deeper understanding of the diverse needs and profiles within their scheme membership.…

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Wealth as a Tool, Joy as the Goal 1:19:48

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What if money wasn't the goal… but the tool? Deepak Shenoy and Shray Chandra dive deep into how money can enable experiences, freedom, and meaning, instead of becoming an end in itself. 00:00 Intro 02:33 GDP, Good Life, and Getting Real About Returns 15:14 The Real Cost of Wealth (and the Price of a Good Life) 31:20 Planning for Joy, Not Just Retur…

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Reform and regulation: the challenges 42:27

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Australia is currently grappling with a complex web of regulatory reforms, which has left many advisers in a state of limbo. In this episode of the SMSF Adviser podcast, hosts Keith Ford and Aaron Dunn discuss the pressing issue of financial advice reform. One of the most troubling issues is in the advice sector, and after nearly three years since …

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From DDO to FAR: What’s shaping superannuation’s future right now 22:37

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#4. Sarah Penn and Neil Benson discuss the latest news and views affecting Australian superannuation professionals. AFCA Complaints Down: Overall complaints about financial services are down 4%, with superannuation-specific complaints dropping a huge 16%. Notably, complaints about claims handling fell by 39%, signalling real operational improvement…

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FCA insurance market reviews/Fairer Finance insurance pricing report 49:32

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This week, we are dedicating the whole episode to insurance. Last week, the FCA published a raft of papers around the general insurance market - from the premium finance market study interim report through to its review of the general insurance pricing practices remedies. We unpack what was in the FCA papers and what these might mean for industry a…

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Large cap the place to be as US uncertainty grows 32:57

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The guests on the latest edition of the FT Adviser podcast retain most of their focus on the large cap part of the US market, but are cautious on the outlook for the seven stocks at the top of the index. Alex Crooke, who runs the Bankers investment trust at Janus Henderson, Jason Da Silva, multi-asset investment strategist at Arbuthnot Latham, and …

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Exploring Division 296 alternatives that don't tax paper profits 40:59

3M ago40:59

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In the latest episode of the SMSF Adviser Show, hosts Keith Ford and Aaron Dunn break down some of the alternative methods to remove concessions for large super balances without resorting to taxing unrealised gains, with a range of options being delivered in recent weeks. The IFPA put forward compulsory cashing, while Geoff Wilson and Wilson Asset …

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Well-intentioned mishaps: when tech goes wrong 29:58

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#3. Sarah Penn (CEO of Mayflower Consulting) and Neil Benson (CEO of Superware) discuss the latest news and views affecting Australian superannuation professionals. Do we really care about 1 year fund returns or is it just marketing? Binding death benefit nominations - don't write 100.00% Sarah was at risk conference so wants to talk it. When good …

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The Saga of the Jane Street Trading Scandal 1:19:25

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In this episode, Deepak and Shray unpack the SEBI allegations against global trading giant Jane Street and explore whether this is a case of shrewd arbitrage or market manipulation in India's underregulated options landscape. In doing so, they reveal deeper structural issues. An outsized derivatives market, regulatory blind spots, tax inequities, a…

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FCA mortgage review: desires, predictions and cautions 25:30

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On this episode of the FT Adviser podcast senior reporter Tom Dunstan chats to AMI head of policy Stacy Penn and St James’s Place divisional director of third party products & services, Tony Mudd, about the FCA's mortgage review, what they would like to see, what they predict will happen, and what they don't want to come out of the review. Hosted o…

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35: UK reforms financial regulation and pensions 20:03

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The UK government has taken big steps in the last week to reform financial services regulation and pensions policy. Liz Budd and Simon Laight assess whether the new approaches will achieve the government’s aim of boosting investment.By Pinsent Masons

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The Leeds Reforms/FOS changes/SMCR 41:30

4M ago41:30

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In this week's episode we discuss the Leeds reforms announced by the Chancellor on 15 July. These included more detail about reforms to the Financial Ombudsman Service as well as significant changes to the Senior Managers & Certification Regime. There was also a hint of changes to the retail banking ringfence. We discuss what all this means for bus…

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Why the profession needs to shout about apprenticeships 22:10

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In this episode FT Adviser's news editor Amy Austin discusses what has changed about adviser apprenticeships and why the industry needs to be more proactive in promoting them with Tom Hegarty, chair of the New Talent Alliance, and Rachael Fennessey, founder of recruitment agency Aspire Executive Search. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…

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TBC increase not as easy as ABC 52:14

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The increase of the transfer balance cap from $1.9 million to $2 million is not as simple to understand as it seems. In this SMSF Adviser podcast, hosts Keith Ford and Aaron Dunn discuss the implications of the TBC rise implemented at the start of the new financial year with industry stalwart David Busoli. While this shift appears straightforward, …