The IMA
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Assuring quality in the money advice profession. The Institute of Money Advisers is the only professional body acting solely for money advisers in England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
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💡 Debt Write Offs: Strategies for Advisers
A practical course on when & how to pursue debt write-offs – incl. Magistrates’ Court fines & S.13a Council Tax.
✔️ Build strong cases
✔️ Manage refusals
✔️ 4.5 CPD pts
🗓️ 3-4 Feb | Two half days
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A practical course on when & how to pursue debt write-offs – incl. Magistrates’ Court fines & S.13a Council Tax.
✔️ Build strong cases
✔️ Manage refusals
✔️ 4.5 CPD pts
🗓️ 3-4 Feb | Two half days
tinyurl.com/yc3xjd56
Debt Write Offs: Strategies for Advisers
Debt Write Offs: Strategies for Advisers
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January 27, 2026 at 10:31 AM
💡 Debt Write Offs: Strategies for Advisers
A practical course on when & how to pursue debt write-offs – incl. Magistrates’ Court fines & S.13a Council Tax.
✔️ Build strong cases
✔️ Manage refusals
✔️ 4.5 CPD pts
🗓️ 3-4 Feb | Two half days
tinyurl.com/yc3xjd56
A practical course on when & how to pursue debt write-offs – incl. Magistrates’ Court fines & S.13a Council Tax.
✔️ Build strong cases
✔️ Manage refusals
✔️ 4.5 CPD pts
🗓️ 3-4 Feb | Two half days
tinyurl.com/yc3xjd56
Reposted by The IMA
New research highlights persistent and pressing challenges for debt advisers
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January 23, 2026 at 4:18 PM
New research highlights persistent and pressing challenges for debt advisers
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www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/69667
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www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/69667
🎉 Exhibitor announcement! We’re delighted to welcome AdvicePro as a confirmed exhibitor at our 2026 Conference.
📅 4 June | 📍 Manchester
Join us as we celebrate 20 years of the IMA with expert speakers, insightful sessions and sector-wide networking.
#IMAConf26 #IMA20
📅 4 June | 📍 Manchester
Join us as we celebrate 20 years of the IMA with expert speakers, insightful sessions and sector-wide networking.
#IMAConf26 #IMA20
January 26, 2026 at 10:03 AM
🎉 Exhibitor announcement! We’re delighted to welcome AdvicePro as a confirmed exhibitor at our 2026 Conference.
📅 4 June | 📍 Manchester
Join us as we celebrate 20 years of the IMA with expert speakers, insightful sessions and sector-wide networking.
#IMAConf26 #IMA20
📅 4 June | 📍 Manchester
Join us as we celebrate 20 years of the IMA with expert speakers, insightful sessions and sector-wide networking.
#IMAConf26 #IMA20
IMA April 2026 training dates are live!
Courses include Money Advice Legal Update, Mortage Possession Proceedings and DROs: The Tricky Bits.
Join us for expert-led, practical training for advisers: tinyurl.com/yc3a48et
Courses include Money Advice Legal Update, Mortage Possession Proceedings and DROs: The Tricky Bits.
Join us for expert-led, practical training for advisers: tinyurl.com/yc3a48et
IMA training
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January 23, 2026 at 2:45 PM
IMA April 2026 training dates are live!
Courses include Money Advice Legal Update, Mortage Possession Proceedings and DROs: The Tricky Bits.
Join us for expert-led, practical training for advisers: tinyurl.com/yc3a48et
Courses include Money Advice Legal Update, Mortage Possession Proceedings and DROs: The Tricky Bits.
Join us for expert-led, practical training for advisers: tinyurl.com/yc3a48et
🚀 We’re hiring! Join the IMA team as our new Operations Manager.
Lead and manage services that support the free money advice sector.
💼 £42,811 - £45,611 | 🏠 Homeworking | 🗓️ 35 hrs/week
Apply by 1 March → tinyurl.com/4mv7s3ze
Lead and manage services that support the free money advice sector.
💼 £42,811 - £45,611 | 🏠 Homeworking | 🗓️ 35 hrs/week
Apply by 1 March → tinyurl.com/4mv7s3ze
Sector job opportunities - Institute of Money Advisers
Money advice sector vacancies Join the IMA Team We’re recruiting an Operations Manager Do you have the management skills to help the IMA deliver support services to the free money advice sector? Do…
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January 23, 2026 at 11:51 AM
🚀 We’re hiring! Join the IMA team as our new Operations Manager.
Lead and manage services that support the free money advice sector.
💼 £42,811 - £45,611 | 🏠 Homeworking | 🗓️ 35 hrs/week
Apply by 1 March → tinyurl.com/4mv7s3ze
Lead and manage services that support the free money advice sector.
💼 £42,811 - £45,611 | 🏠 Homeworking | 🗓️ 35 hrs/week
Apply by 1 March → tinyurl.com/4mv7s3ze
📣 The IMA’s latest research into debt adviser workloads and wellbeing is available now.
Rising and more complex caseloads continue to impact on debt adviser wellbeing, despite some improvements from our previous study.
Read the full report here: tinyurl.com/y9s8am8f
Rising and more complex caseloads continue to impact on debt adviser wellbeing, despite some improvements from our previous study.
Read the full report here: tinyurl.com/y9s8am8f
Casework requirements and workloads in the money advice sector
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January 22, 2026 at 12:23 PM
📣 The IMA’s latest research into debt adviser workloads and wellbeing is available now.
Rising and more complex caseloads continue to impact on debt adviser wellbeing, despite some improvements from our previous study.
Read the full report here: tinyurl.com/y9s8am8f
Rising and more complex caseloads continue to impact on debt adviser wellbeing, despite some improvements from our previous study.
Read the full report here: tinyurl.com/y9s8am8f
🌟 Do you know a brilliant new money adviser making a real impact?
Nominations are open for the 2026 Joe McShane Newcomer of the Year Award 🏆
🗓 Nominations close 8 March
🔗 Nominate here: tinyurl.com/359p3syn
Nominations are open for the 2026 Joe McShane Newcomer of the Year Award 🏆
🗓 Nominations close 8 March
🔗 Nominate here: tinyurl.com/359p3syn
IMA Money Advice Awards - Institute of Money Advisers
IMA Money Advice Awards 2026 The 2026 IMA Money Advice Awards will be presented during IMA Conference 2026, at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester on 4 June. Nominations are now open in the following…
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January 20, 2026 at 11:11 AM
🌟 Do you know a brilliant new money adviser making a real impact?
Nominations are open for the 2026 Joe McShane Newcomer of the Year Award 🏆
🗓 Nominations close 8 March
🔗 Nominate here: tinyurl.com/359p3syn
Nominations are open for the 2026 Joe McShane Newcomer of the Year Award 🏆
🗓 Nominations close 8 March
🔗 Nominate here: tinyurl.com/359p3syn
🎉 Exhibitor announcement! We’re delighted to welcome @entitledto.bsky.social as a confirmed exhibitor at our 2026 Conference.
📅 4 June | 📍 Manchester
Join us as we celebrate 20 years of the IMA with expert speakers, insightful sessions and sector-wide networking.
#IMAConf26 #IMA20
📅 4 June | 📍 Manchester
Join us as we celebrate 20 years of the IMA with expert speakers, insightful sessions and sector-wide networking.
#IMAConf26 #IMA20
January 19, 2026 at 4:26 PM
🎉 Exhibitor announcement! We’re delighted to welcome @entitledto.bsky.social as a confirmed exhibitor at our 2026 Conference.
📅 4 June | 📍 Manchester
Join us as we celebrate 20 years of the IMA with expert speakers, insightful sessions and sector-wide networking.
#IMAConf26 #IMA20
📅 4 June | 📍 Manchester
Join us as we celebrate 20 years of the IMA with expert speakers, insightful sessions and sector-wide networking.
#IMAConf26 #IMA20
💸 Debt Write-Offs: Strategies for Advisers
Master when & how to request debt write-offs, tackle fines & Council Tax, and strengthen your cases: tinyurl.com/4sk3fvhe
📅 3-4 Feb | 2 half-days | 4.5 CPD pts
Master when & how to request debt write-offs, tackle fines & Council Tax, and strengthen your cases: tinyurl.com/4sk3fvhe
📅 3-4 Feb | 2 half-days | 4.5 CPD pts
Debt Write Offs: Strategies for Advisers
A practical and tactical course covering scenarios in which write offs may be a consideration as a debt solution. The course will equip advisers with the knowledge and skills to be able to…
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January 16, 2026 at 11:53 AM
💸 Debt Write-Offs: Strategies for Advisers
Master when & how to request debt write-offs, tackle fines & Council Tax, and strengthen your cases: tinyurl.com/4sk3fvhe
📅 3-4 Feb | 2 half-days | 4.5 CPD pts
Master when & how to request debt write-offs, tackle fines & Council Tax, and strengthen your cases: tinyurl.com/4sk3fvhe
📅 3-4 Feb | 2 half-days | 4.5 CPD pts
Want to represent money advisers in your area? 🌟
The IMA is looking for volunteer Branch Reps. Join our short members’ webinar this coming Monday 19 Jan meeting to learn more.
Members should check tomorrow's IMA Bulletin email for registration details.
The IMA is looking for volunteer Branch Reps. Join our short members’ webinar this coming Monday 19 Jan meeting to learn more.
Members should check tomorrow's IMA Bulletin email for registration details.
January 15, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Want to represent money advisers in your area? 🌟
The IMA is looking for volunteer Branch Reps. Join our short members’ webinar this coming Monday 19 Jan meeting to learn more.
Members should check tomorrow's IMA Bulletin email for registration details.
The IMA is looking for volunteer Branch Reps. Join our short members’ webinar this coming Monday 19 Jan meeting to learn more.
Members should check tomorrow's IMA Bulletin email for registration details.
🎉 Exhibitor announcement! We’re delighted to welcome Call Handling as a confirmed exhibitor at our 2026 Conference.
📅 4 June | 📍 Manchester
Join us as we celebrate 20 years of the IMA with expert speakers, insightful sessions and sector-wide networking.
#IMAConf26 #IMA20
📅 4 June | 📍 Manchester
Join us as we celebrate 20 years of the IMA with expert speakers, insightful sessions and sector-wide networking.
#IMAConf26 #IMA20
January 12, 2026 at 11:17 AM
🎉 Exhibitor announcement! We’re delighted to welcome Call Handling as a confirmed exhibitor at our 2026 Conference.
📅 4 June | 📍 Manchester
Join us as we celebrate 20 years of the IMA with expert speakers, insightful sessions and sector-wide networking.
#IMAConf26 #IMA20
📅 4 June | 📍 Manchester
Join us as we celebrate 20 years of the IMA with expert speakers, insightful sessions and sector-wide networking.
#IMAConf26 #IMA20
Good luck to IMA Certificate in Money Advice Practice students taking their exam tomorrow! tinyurl.com/2s4z7r68
January 9, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Good luck to IMA Certificate in Money Advice Practice students taking their exam tomorrow! tinyurl.com/2s4z7r68
Do your clients’ debt issues often link back to the benefits system?
Our course “Benefits Advice for Money Advisers” helps you maximise income, challenge decisions and handle overpayments.
📅 2-3 Feb
🎓 4.5 CPD points
Book now tinyurl.com/v9n3jbv2
Our course “Benefits Advice for Money Advisers” helps you maximise income, challenge decisions and handle overpayments.
📅 2-3 Feb
🎓 4.5 CPD points
Book now tinyurl.com/v9n3jbv2
Benefits Advice for Money Advisers
Advisers may find themselves regularly supporting clients whose debt situation has a link to issues with the benefits system. Identification of additional benefit entitlement is a key component of…
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January 9, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Do your clients’ debt issues often link back to the benefits system?
Our course “Benefits Advice for Money Advisers” helps you maximise income, challenge decisions and handle overpayments.
📅 2-3 Feb
🎓 4.5 CPD points
Book now tinyurl.com/v9n3jbv2
Our course “Benefits Advice for Money Advisers” helps you maximise income, challenge decisions and handle overpayments.
📅 2-3 Feb
🎓 4.5 CPD points
Book now tinyurl.com/v9n3jbv2
Do you know an adviser whose work has had a big impact on clients and the community or money advice more generally? Nominate now for the 2026 IMA Money Adviser of the Year Award! #IMAConf26 tinyurl.com/359p3syn
IMA Money Advice Awards - Institute of Money Advisers
IMA Money Advice Awards 2026 The 2026 IMA Money Advice Awards will be presented during IMA Conference 2026, at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester on 4 June. Nominations are now open in the following…
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January 8, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Do you know an adviser whose work has had a big impact on clients and the community or money advice more generally? Nominate now for the 2026 IMA Money Adviser of the Year Award! #IMAConf26 tinyurl.com/359p3syn
🎉 Exhibitor announcement! We’re delighted to welcome Wyser AI as a confirmed exhibitor at our 2026 Annual Conference.
📅 4 June 2026 | 📍 Manchester
Join us as we celebrate 20 years of the IMA with expert speakers, insightful sessions and sector-wide networking.
#IMAConf26 #IMA20
📅 4 June 2026 | 📍 Manchester
Join us as we celebrate 20 years of the IMA with expert speakers, insightful sessions and sector-wide networking.
#IMAConf26 #IMA20
January 5, 2026 at 10:51 AM
🎉 Exhibitor announcement! We’re delighted to welcome Wyser AI as a confirmed exhibitor at our 2026 Annual Conference.
📅 4 June 2026 | 📍 Manchester
Join us as we celebrate 20 years of the IMA with expert speakers, insightful sessions and sector-wide networking.
#IMAConf26 #IMA20
📅 4 June 2026 | 📍 Manchester
Join us as we celebrate 20 years of the IMA with expert speakers, insightful sessions and sector-wide networking.
#IMAConf26 #IMA20
The IMA would like to thank all members for their support in 2025 and wish you all a peaceful Christmas break. Our office will be closed from 24 December to 1 January inclusive and will reopen on Friday 2 January. This account will not be monitored during this period.
December 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The IMA would like to thank all members for their support in 2025 and wish you all a peaceful Christmas break. Our office will be closed from 24 December to 1 January inclusive and will reopen on Friday 2 January. This account will not be monitored during this period.
IMA March 2026 training dates are live!
Courses include Council Tax, Hire Purchase & Insolvency, Breathing Space, Parking & Traffic Penalties, Square Peg Debts, and Rent Possession Proceedings.
Join us for expert-led, practical training for advisers: tinyurl.com/yc3a48et
Courses include Council Tax, Hire Purchase & Insolvency, Breathing Space, Parking & Traffic Penalties, Square Peg Debts, and Rent Possession Proceedings.
Join us for expert-led, practical training for advisers: tinyurl.com/yc3a48et
Upcoming IMA training
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December 16, 2025 at 1:15 PM
IMA March 2026 training dates are live!
Courses include Council Tax, Hire Purchase & Insolvency, Breathing Space, Parking & Traffic Penalties, Square Peg Debts, and Rent Possession Proceedings.
Join us for expert-led, practical training for advisers: tinyurl.com/yc3a48et
Courses include Council Tax, Hire Purchase & Insolvency, Breathing Space, Parking & Traffic Penalties, Square Peg Debts, and Rent Possession Proceedings.
Join us for expert-led, practical training for advisers: tinyurl.com/yc3a48et
🏆 Nominations are now open for the 2026 IMA Money Advice Awards!
Help us celebrate excellence across the sector at #IMAConf26.
Submit your nomination by 8 March 2026.
www.i-m-a.org.uk/money-advice...
Help us celebrate excellence across the sector at #IMAConf26.
Submit your nomination by 8 March 2026.
www.i-m-a.org.uk/money-advice...
IMA Money Advice Awards
www.i-m-a.org.uk
December 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
🏆 Nominations are now open for the 2026 IMA Money Advice Awards!
Help us celebrate excellence across the sector at #IMAConf26.
Submit your nomination by 8 March 2026.
www.i-m-a.org.uk/money-advice...
Help us celebrate excellence across the sector at #IMAConf26.
Submit your nomination by 8 March 2026.
www.i-m-a.org.uk/money-advice...
🎉 Another exhibitor confirmed for #IMAConf26!
JT Maxwell will be joining us as we celebrate 20 years of the IMA. Expect insightful sessions, leading speakers & valuable networking.
📅 4 June 2026
📍 The Lowry Hotel, Manchester
#IMA20
JT Maxwell will be joining us as we celebrate 20 years of the IMA. Expect insightful sessions, leading speakers & valuable networking.
📅 4 June 2026
📍 The Lowry Hotel, Manchester
#IMA20
December 9, 2025 at 9:43 AM
🎉 Another exhibitor confirmed for #IMAConf26!
JT Maxwell will be joining us as we celebrate 20 years of the IMA. Expect insightful sessions, leading speakers & valuable networking.
📅 4 June 2026
📍 The Lowry Hotel, Manchester
#IMA20
JT Maxwell will be joining us as we celebrate 20 years of the IMA. Expect insightful sessions, leading speakers & valuable networking.
📅 4 June 2026
📍 The Lowry Hotel, Manchester
#IMA20
🎉 We're pleased to confirm Language is Everything Ltd as an exhibitor for the 2026 IMA Annual Conference.
We look forward to seeing you there!
📅 4 June 2026
📍 The Lowry Hotel, Manchester
#IMAConf26 #IMA20
We look forward to seeing you there!
📅 4 June 2026
📍 The Lowry Hotel, Manchester
#IMAConf26 #IMA20
December 4, 2025 at 2:49 PM
🎉 We're pleased to confirm Language is Everything Ltd as an exhibitor for the 2026 IMA Annual Conference.
We look forward to seeing you there!
📅 4 June 2026
📍 The Lowry Hotel, Manchester
#IMAConf26 #IMA20
We look forward to seeing you there!
📅 4 June 2026
📍 The Lowry Hotel, Manchester
#IMAConf26 #IMA20
🎉 Exciting news! Our first confirmed exhibitor for the 2026 Annual Conference is Money Advice Plus Centre of Excellence Debt & Economic Abuse Service.
We look forward to seeing you there!
📅 4 June 2026
📍 The Lowry Hotel, Manchester
#IMAConf26 #IMA20
We look forward to seeing you there!
📅 4 June 2026
📍 The Lowry Hotel, Manchester
#IMAConf26 #IMA20
December 2, 2025 at 9:28 AM
🎉 Exciting news! Our first confirmed exhibitor for the 2026 Annual Conference is Money Advice Plus Centre of Excellence Debt & Economic Abuse Service.
We look forward to seeing you there!
📅 4 June 2026
📍 The Lowry Hotel, Manchester
#IMAConf26 #IMA20
We look forward to seeing you there!
📅 4 June 2026
📍 The Lowry Hotel, Manchester
#IMAConf26 #IMA20
Advising clients with hire purchase during insolvency?
Join our Hire Purchase & Insolvency course (9 Dec) to understand how HP interacts with DROs, bankruptcy & IVAs.
Level: caseworker / specialist | CPD: 2 pts
👉 More info: tinyurl.com/bdejbw23
Join our Hire Purchase & Insolvency course (9 Dec) to understand how HP interacts with DROs, bankruptcy & IVAs.
Level: caseworker / specialist | CPD: 2 pts
👉 More info: tinyurl.com/bdejbw23
Hire Purchase & Insolvency
The course will equip advisers with the technical and practical knowledge to advise confidently on the interaction between hire purchase agreements and insolvency. Advisers will learn how insolvency…
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November 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Advising clients with hire purchase during insolvency?
Join our Hire Purchase & Insolvency course (9 Dec) to understand how HP interacts with DROs, bankruptcy & IVAs.
Level: caseworker / specialist | CPD: 2 pts
👉 More info: tinyurl.com/bdejbw23
Join our Hire Purchase & Insolvency course (9 Dec) to understand how HP interacts with DROs, bankruptcy & IVAs.
Level: caseworker / specialist | CPD: 2 pts
👉 More info: tinyurl.com/bdejbw23
We’re supporting @NEA_UKCharity’s #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay because there are millions of children living in cold and damp homes across the UK
November 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We’re supporting @NEA_UKCharity’s #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay because there are millions of children living in cold and damp homes across the UK
Beware buy now, pay later temptation on Black Friday, debt charities warn www.theguardian.com/money/2025/n...
Beware buy now, pay later temptation on Black Friday, debt charities warn
Billions will be spent on credit over the discount weekend but experts say the payment option is ‘not risk-free’
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November 24, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Beware buy now, pay later temptation on Black Friday, debt charities warn www.theguardian.com/money/2025/n...