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The IA talks Innovations dives into the dynamic world of innovation. Through engaging conversations with industry practitioners, pioneers and policymakers, we explore cutting-edge technologies, emerging trends, and the practical applications driving change and reshaping the sector. Whether it’s advancements in tokenization, digital transformation, or new approaches to client engagement, each episode illuminates the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of investment management. Join us as we navigate the exciting frontier of innovation.

Episodes

  1. 11/20/2025

    FCA Announces New AI Partnership at Singapore FinTech Festival

    Colin Payne, Head of Innovation at the FCA reflects on the Singapore FinTech Festival during which the FCA and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced an AI Partnership between the two regulators, and a report was published on ways to bridge the digital assets “adoption gap”. The publication is a product of joint work between the regulators (FCA and the MAS), and the buy-side trade associations of each country (IA and the Investment Management Association of Singapore).  For more see:  1- https://www.fca.org.uk/news/press-releases/fca-partners-singapore-drive-growth-ai-innovation 2- https://www.theia.org/sites/default/files/2025-11/Bridging%20the%20Adoption%20Gap%20-%20Aligning%20Digital%20Asset%20Offerings%20with%20Buy%20Side%20Requirements%20%20Nov25.pdf

    16 min

  2. 10/30/2025

    Miranda's Musings

    Join the IA Talks Innovation podcast as Miranda, Director of Market Insight and Fund Sectors at the IA, unpacks the latest Investment Management Survey, revealing how the UK industry is strutting its stuff with record-breaking growth, a surge in overseas and retail clients, and bold new looks in tech like AI, tokenization, and active ETFs. Tune in for headline stats, predictions for 2025. Miranda also offers insights into changing investor demographics, the challenges of market volatility, and the behind-the-scenes effort required to deliver this industry-defining report.

    28 min

  3. 10/17/2025

    Thinking Outside the 'Box' - FCA consultation on Direct2Fund

    In the second part of our interview with Nike Trost, Interim Director Buy-Side at FCA, we discuss the chapter of CP25/28 that covers direct dealing, also known as Direct2Fund. We also hear from Michael McNeil and Jane Thornton, the industry leaders who helped to shape the IA's proposals for this new optional alternative operating model to help give the UK funds industry a new way of innovating customer delivery. For more see the FCA's proposals at https://www.fca.org.uk/publications/consultation-papers/cp25-28-progressing-fund-tokenisation and the IA's resources for members at https://www.theia.org/fundoperations/D2F

    17 min

  4. 10/14/2025

    Moving the Dial on Tokenisation - FCA guidance & discussion paper

    IA Talks Innovation heads to Stratford to interview Nike Trost, Interim Director Buy-Side at FCA about their new paper on fund operational efficiency, covering fund tokenisation and Direct2Fund. In a two part discussion, this first episode covers the evolution of the regulatory environment for UK funds utilising distributed ledger technology, how firms can use public permissioned chains and stablecoins within the rules, and thinking ahead to how a DLT-operated funds industry might look in the long-term.

    14 min

  5. 10/07/2025

    IOSCO World Investor Week

    The IA marks IOSCO's World Investor Week (WIW) with a discussion with retail markets specialist Reuben Overmark on the basics of investing, how to protect against scams and how tech, crypto and AI are shaping the modern investing experience. WIW is a global campaign promoted by the body for global regulators, IOSCO, to raise awareness about the importance of investor education and protection, and to highlight the various initiatives of securities regulators across the globe in these two critical areas.  For more see https://www.worldinvestorweek.org/

    16 min

  6. 09/30/2025

    From the Garden Shed to Global: Simon Swords on FinTech, Fundipedia & the Future

    In this episode, we sit down with Simon Swords, the founder of Fundipedia, to explore his journey from building software in a garden shed to scaling a global FinTech company. Simon shares candid insights into the challenges and breakthroughs of entrepreneurship, why data management is reshaping financial services, and what the future of FinTech looks like. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or curious about the evolving world of finance and technology, this conversation is packed with lessons on innovation, resilience, and thinking big.

    46 min

  7. 09/03/2025

    CEO Insights: The Future of Innovation in AM

    Patrick Thomson, CEO of JP Morgan Asset Management and former IA Chair, joins us to explore how innovation is reshaping risk, regulation, and client experience.  Patrick’s deep industry and leadership experience makes him the ideal guest to launch the new series. This episode is jam-packed with insights for anyone navigating the fast-evolving world of investment management.

    26 min
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The IA talks Innovations dives into the dynamic world of innovation. Through engaging conversations with industry practitioners, pioneers and policymakers, we explore cutting-edge technologies, emerging trends, and the practical applications driving change and reshaping the sector. Whether it’s advancements in tokenization, digital transformation, or new approaches to client engagement, each episode illuminates the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of investment management. Join us as we navigate the exciting frontier of innovation.

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