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EmbarkPod

Embark Group

From Embark Group, it's the EmbarkPod: a show that looks to bring together thought leaders, finance professionals and commentators to discuss - and debate - hot topics within the FinTech industry; hosted by Roger Hearing.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best EmbarkPod episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to EmbarkPod for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite EmbarkPod episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

EmbarkPod - Embark MiniPod: Pressure on Adviser Fees
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02/11/21 โ€ข 15 min

In the latest 'MiniPod', Roger Hearing chats with Gillian Hepburn, UK Intermediary Solutions Director at Schroders on her latest insights article in Embark Adviser.
Is it a case of installing confidence?
How do you assess the value of your advice?
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EmbarkPod - Episode 3: Pensions, Pensions, Pensions
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12/10/20 โ€ข 32 min

With pension pots seemingly forever grabbing headlines for all the wrong reasons, Roger Hearing speaks with Embark Groupโ€™s Head of Propositions Dave Lowe and Paul Downing, CEO of Embark Pensions on all things pensions related. COVID-19 and the global pandemic has brought with it a strain on our safeguards for a secure financial future in later life; drawing from saving or stopping payments, so is advise more important than ever before? Join Roger, Dave and Paul as they discuss:

๐Ÿ› Legislation changes โ€“ what is the potential impact?
๐Ÿค How the advice industry needs to become more accessible
๐Ÿง“ Will equity release dominate the pensions agenda?
๐Ÿฅ Could auto-enrolment go towards paying for later life care for individuals?

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The latest Investor Confidence Barometer is now here!
As part of its findings, Head of Propositions at Embark Group Jonathan Sandell walks through some of the latest findings from the Barometer with Roger Hearing. Together they discuss Mergers and Acquisitions within the Advice Industry, and how 77% of advisers agreed that consolidation in the advice industry is ultimately a good thing for consumers; a nod towards our recent findings on Consumer Duty...
๐Ÿ“ˆ How much demand or need is there to scale?
๐Ÿท Why the future may be in white-labels
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The latest Investor Confidence Barometer is now here!
As part of its findings, Embark's Intermediary Distribution Director Ranila Ravi-Burslem speaks with Roger Hearing on the latest miniPod as they discuss investment confidence. As retirement confidence dips, are advised clients more confident than non-advised?
โ›ˆ How dipping into a depleted pension pot bides for a perfect storm
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ผ Is the value of advice more valuable than ever?
๐Ÿ“ฐ How does world news impact the decision of investors?
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The latest Investor Confidence Barometer is now here!
As part of its findings, Embark Group CEO Jackie Leiper joins Roger Hearing on the latest miniPod as they discuss The cost of living and inflation. Our survey concluded that 29% of advised and 28% of non-advised consumers have reduced/will reduce the amount they save due to the higher cost of living... So how can we pay for today whilst keeping an eye on the future?
๐Ÿ—ฃ Are Advisers having conversations early enough?
๐Ÿค Individual solutions means active engagement
โš– Compromises that need to be taken
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The latest Investor Confidence Barometer is now here!
As part of its findings, Product Marketing Manager Andrew Phipps joins Roger Hearing on the latest miniPod as they discuss Consumer Duty - how advisors are 'buying into it' and what it ultimately means for customers.
๐Ÿ™ˆ Are Advisers still underestimating the true numbers?
๐Ÿ‘ 60% say Consumer Duty will be good for clients(!)
๐ŸŽญ The two findings highlighting the intended and unintended effects
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In our latest episode, Roger Hearing delves into the world of Consumer Duty and the latest updates announced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). He is joined by Simon Hayter, National Sales Manager and Andrew Phipps, Senior Propositions Manager at Embark Group. Together they discuss:
โš  What are the updates and when do they 'kick in'?
4๏ธโƒฃ Key takeaways and the four outcomes
๐Ÿค Make no mistake... ALL adviser firms, intermediaries, etc. will be be effected
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August marks 'Vulnerable Customer month' at Embark, so in this episode host Roger Hearing is joined by James Smith, Team Leader and one of the 'Vulnerable Customer Champions' at Embark Group; as well as independent financial planner, Carole Haswell. Together they discuss:
๐Ÿค” Vulnerability: fact or fiction
๐Ÿ™„ Are these 'myths' stating the obvious?
๐Ÿ˜ณ Poor digital skills? Have caring responsibilities? Inexperienced?... Are YOU vulnerable?
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It's official - being a Paraplanner is no longer a stepping stone to becoming an Adviser... it's a cornerstone of being able to deliver good advice to clients.

Key Account Manager at Embark Group, Neale Smith is back to join Roger Hearing on the latest miniPod as they discuss the latest findings from 300+ people regarding paraplanning:
๐Ÿค Paraplanners having more engagement with clients
๐Ÿฆพ Is the role of tech the great enabler?
๐Ÿ“ˆ Challenging Advisers and adding value
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Client confidence in their advisers have reached new heights - despite there being a pandemic. How has this happened?
Embark Group Head of Distribution Jamie Drewett joins Roger Hearing on the latest miniPod as they discuss the latest findings on client confidence from Embark's latest Confidence Barometer.
๐Ÿ‘ 85%+ are satisfied with advice received
๐Ÿค How the pandemic enhanced engagement with clients
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ป Technology and the role it's played in building further trust

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FAQ

How many episodes does EmbarkPod have?

EmbarkPod currently has 30 episodes available.

What topics does EmbarkPod cover?

The podcast is about Fintech, Management, Investments, Investing, Podcasts, Finance and Business.

What is the most popular episode on EmbarkPod?

The episode title 'Embark MiniPod Special: Bullish Advisers vs. Bearish Investors' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on EmbarkPod?

The average episode length on EmbarkPod is 22 minutes.

How often are episodes of EmbarkPod released?

Episodes of EmbarkPod are typically released every 26 days, 10 hours.

When was the first episode of EmbarkPod?

The first episode of EmbarkPod was released on Sep 16, 2020.

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