

78 episodes
by FTAdviser · English
FT Adviser is the Financial Times’ specialist title dedicated to the UK financial advice profession. Each week one of our reporters will be joined by a panel of experts to discuss issues such how the latest regulatory developments will impact advice firms, how advised clients will be affected by the latest developments in pensions, investing, mortgages and tax, and how the financial advice profession will develop and grow. The FT Adviser Podcast is designed to inform regulated UK advisers on a range of topics, covering investments, pensions, regulation and other key issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why UK pension transfers still take months in 2026, despite fast bank-account switching; focus on transfer regulations (2021), the 6-month statutory backstop, anti-scam “amber flags,” fragmented…
5 Jun 2026 · 23m · 11 chapters
The FCA’s review of how platforms, wealth managers and investment advisors handle bereaved customers, focusing on fees, services, end-to-end processes, and transfer delays, aligned with Consumer Duty…
29 May 2026 · 25m · 11 chapters
How overlapping climate, geopolitical, and social stresses turn isolated shocks into systemic financial risks, with agri-food supply chains as a key example.
22 May 2026 · 26m · 10 chapters
Fixed mortgage rates rising after Middle East conflict and oil-price disruption; how inflation links to mortgage pricing; consumer/broker behavior; Bank of England base-rate scenarios and what they…
15 May 2026 · 28m · 9 chapters
The episode argues that many European ESG-labeled funds helped Russia financially in the run-up to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, undermining human-rights and “sustainable” claims.
11 May 2026 · 28m · 12 chapters
How to construct income portfolios amid repriced interest-rate expectations, persistent inflation risk, and high volatility—especially whether UK equity valuations still offer compelling income.
8 May 2026 · 31m · 15 chapters
How geopolitical events and UK tax policy changes affect internationally mobile high-net-worth clients’ wealth management, residency choices, and portfolio construction.
1 May 2026 · 22m · 8 chapters
Data quality and verification in KYC/KYB and AML—why “knowing your customer” prevents sanctions/transaction screening errors and regulatory fines, and how firms can improve onboarding workflows using…
24 Apr 2026 · 25m · 8 chapters
How model risk and computational/AI speed could amplify financial mistakes, potentially destabilizing stock markets; plus how financial engineering (mortgages, swaps, securitisation, equity release)…
17 Apr 2026 · 28m · 12 chapters
How hostile actors (state and criminal) can steal clients’ data via cyberattacks, human manipulation, and AI tool misuse (including ChatGPT), and practical ways financial advisors and clients can…
14 Apr 2026 · 36m · 24 chapters
How financial services firms can deliver better service and unlock value during digital transformation, especially amid legacy tech, AI, and fast-changing customer expectations.
10 Apr 2026 · 30m · 11 chapters
Women’s retirement outcomes and why the gender retirement gap persists, including how advice is accessed and delivered (especially around life events and bereavement), in the context of consumer duty…
27 Mar 2026 · 35m · 16 chapters
FCA consultation on simplified pensions and investment advice, plus interaction with its upcoming targeted support regime; also discusses trail commission and advice guidance boundary review reforms.
26 Mar 2026 · 16m · 9 chapters
David Thorpe (Senior Investment Editor, FTAdviser)
20 Mar 2026 · 26m · 8 chapters
Simoney Kyriakou, Editor of FT Adviser
19 Mar 2026 · 38m · 15 chapters
In this episode of the FTAdviser Podcast, Senior Investment Editor David Thorpe discusses the implications of the Iran crisis on the UK economy and stock market. He is joined by industry experts:
13 Mar 2026 · 28m · 12 chapters
In this episode of the FTAdviser Podcast, hosted by senior reporter Tara O'Connor, the discussion centers around the challenges of female representation in the financial services sector.
6 Mar 2026 · 23m · 13 chapters
Amy Austin, News Editor at FT Adviser
27 Feb 2026 · 17m · 7 chapters
In this episode of the FTAdviser Podcast, host Simoney Kyriakou engages with Roy McLoughlin, a member of the Protection Distributors Group, to explore significant changes and upcoming initiatives in…
20 Feb 2026 · 43m · 19 chapters
The FTAdviser Podcast, hosted by Chief Reporter Tara O'Connor, focuses on the UK financial advice profession, discussing regulatory developments, market trends, and their impact on financial advice…
13 Feb 2026 · 23m · 12 chapters
Carmen Reichman, Multimedia Editor at FTAdviser
6 Feb 2026 · 22m · 12 chapters
Sonia Rach, Deputy News Editor at FT Adviser
30 Jan 2026 · 24m · 9 chapters
In this episode of the FTAdviser podcast, hosted by Amy Austin, news editor at FT Adviser, a discussion is held with Seán Standerwick, director at MLP Wealth, and Toby Bentley, director at Bentley…
23 Jan 2026 · 31m · 15 chapters
Simoney Kyriakou, Editor of FTAdviser
22 Jan 2026 · 34m · 18 chapters