The IA talks Innovation 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 tokenisation, 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.
17
Oct
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
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14
Oct
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.
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07
Oct
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/
For more see https://www.worldinvestorweek.org/
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30
Sep
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.
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03
Sep
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.
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.
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