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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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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
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
🔍 Sharpen your expertise on Charging Orders.

Our specialist course (9-10 Dec) covers defending charging orders, challenging orders for sale, checking CPR compliance & understanding treatment in bankruptcy.

Level: Specialist | CPD: 4.5 pts

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Charging Orders
This course examines how to identify and mount an appropriate defense to a charging order, using knowledge of both Civil Procedure Rules and case law. It also considers orders for sale in bankruptcy:…
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November 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
📢 Save the date for IMA Conference 2026!

We're pleased to announce that next year's IMA Conference will be held on 4 June at the Lowry Hotel, Manchester - join us as we celebrate our 20th anniversary! 🎉

More details coming soon!

#IMAConf26 #IMA20
November 21, 2025 at 1:15 PM
🚀 Last chance to apply and 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 this Weds 19 Nov → 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?…
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November 17, 2025 at 2:12 PM
📉 Working with clients with deficit budgets?

Join our upcoming training course (2-3 December) to learn about CONC rules, using multiple statements, handling DROs/bankruptcy & boosting income.

CPD: 4.5 pts | Level: All

👉 Learn more & register: tinyurl.com/k9wdphvs
Working with Deficit Budgets
Considering technical and practical issues, this course will provide advisers with the knowledge and skills to assist clients whose essential expenditure exceeds their income.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
📢 FREE for IMA members!

Join our webinar on Salary Advance Schemes, presented by @anniealright43

📅 17 Dec 2025 | ⏰ 10am | ✔️ 1.5 CPD pts

Register now via your IMA Web Portal account: tinyurl.com/ycytyjxb
Salary Advance Schemes
This webinar will explore the current salary advance landscape so that advisers better understand the nature of these schemes and the limited protections currently in place for consumers when using…
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November 14, 2025 at 9:49 AM
📍 We’re excited to be exhibiting at the @citizensadvice.bsky.social Common Ground Conference in Birmingham today!

If you’re attending, make sure to stop by the IMA stand to say hello 👋 and find out more about how we support advisers and the wider money advice sector.
November 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM
'I use buy now, pay later for groceries and other essentials. I'm £3k in debt' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'I use buy now pay later scheme for everything - I'm £3k in debt'
Debt organisations say more people are seeking help after using loan apps to pay for everyday items.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Really looking forward to exhibiting at the @citizensadvice.bsky.social Common Ground Conference tomorrow 🎉

Come and say hello at our stand, and learn all about how the IMA can support your advisers👋💬
November 12, 2025 at 11:46 AM
🚀 There's still time to apply and 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 19 Nov → 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?…
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November 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
✔️ Become an accredited caseworker!

Join our upcoming Money Advice Foundations (20-21 Nov) & Managing Cases & Caseloads (11-12 Dec) courses

Both part of the Debt Adviser Development Pathway, accredited by the Money & Pensions Service.

Boost your skills & accreditation 👉https://tinyurl.com/4fe7j3y8
IMA training
View all upcoming IMA training courses here
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November 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
#TalkMoney Week is here! Looking for ways to #StartTheConversation with friends, family or colleagues? Here are some ideas: www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/family-an...
Talk money | MoneyHelper
Talking about money with your family and friends isn't always easy. Explore our Talk Money guides for advice on how to have those difficult conversations.
www.moneyhelper.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Last week, the IMA responded to the @ecboard.bsky.social consultation on new bailiff standards.

We called for stronger vulnerability protections, better transparency, and more.

Read in full here: tinyurl.com/mvtpj9mf
ECB Vulnerability and Ability to Pay standards consultation
IMA response
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November 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
It’s #TrusteesWeek!

The time of year when we celebrate the amazing contribution made by trustees for their charities and recognise the difference they make.

Thanks to all the volunteer IMA Trustees for their support and hard work.

www.trusteesweek.org
November 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
📢 Understand and support clients trapped by unfair lending at our Mortgage Prisoners training, 7 November

Learn what defines a mortgage prisoner, lenders’ obligations & how advisers can help affected clients.

✅ Specialist level
✅ 2 CPD points
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Mortgage Prisoners
This half day online course deals with the emerging problem of the ‘mortgage prisoner’. It examines what a mortgage prisoner is, and how the issue came about. The course also examines the issue of…
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November 3, 2025 at 11:45 AM
🎙️ The latest episode of Debt Reckoning, the IMA podcast, is out now!

Join Antonio and Andy for a discussion of car finance compensation, bailiff fees and more: tinyurl.com/5n6z7fck
Debt Reckoning
Podcast · Institute of Money Advisers · The podcast of the Institute of Money Advisers, and the Internet's only debt advice podcast. Join Andy Shaw and Antonio Pupino, plus guests, as we discuss…
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October 31, 2025 at 12:30 PM
🚀 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 19 Nov→ 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?…
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October 27, 2025 at 12:43 PM
📅 Bookings are now open for our January training!

💼 Financial Statements – 7–8 Jan
⚖️ Emergency Applications – 12–13 Jan
🧭 FCA Consumer Duty – 19–20 Jan
📚 DRO Law & Theory – 20–21 Jan
🏠 Enforcement Agents – 22–23 Jan
👨‍⚕️ Addiction & Debt – 27–28 Jan

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Training - Institute of Money Advisers - debt advice training
We offer money and debt advice training via our open programme as well as our in-house service, including bespoke courses.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
✔️ Join the IMA today to access many great benefits, including:

💻 Exclusive member webinars
📒 Discounted training and conference places
📖 Our professional journal, Quarterly Account
📣 Networking opportunities and our CPD and accreditation scheme

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Become a member - Institute of Money Advisers
Apply online today to join the the only professional body acting solely for money advisers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. You will need to create an account on our web portal if you don’t…
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October 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
That’s a wrap for IMA Virtual Conference2025! 🎉

Huge thanks to all our presenters, delegates and exhibitors for an inspiring two days.

Enjoyed your sessions at the conference? Have a look at our upcoming training courses here: tinyurl.com/yjdt8avc
October 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
✅ A great start to our Virtual Conference today!

Huge thanks to everyone who joined this morning’s workshops — fantastic sessions and discussions all round.

Don’t forget the lunchtime plenary session with
MaPS is free with any workshop booking. See you at 12pm!
October 14, 2025 at 10:34 AM
⏰ Just 1 day to go until IMA Virtual Conference 2025!

Join us tomorrow & Weds for two days of insight, learning and connection.

Don’t miss the plenary with Daniel Kelly of the Money and Pensions Service on their transformation & modernisation funds.

Last chance to book: tinyurl.com/5n6hbea8
IMA Conference - Institute of Money Advisers
IMA Virtual Conference 2025 Via Zoom,  Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 October 2025 Our 2025 Virtual Conference will be taking place via Zoom on 14 & 15 October.  Bookings are now open via the following…
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October 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🚨 Last chance to book for IMA Virtual Conference 2025 - happening next Tue 14 & Wed 15 Oct!

We’re excited to confirm our plenary: a conversation with Daniel Kelly of the Money and Pensions Service on their modernisation & transformation funds

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IMA Conference - Institute of Money Advisers
IMA Virtual Conference 2025 Via Zoom,  Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 October 2025 Our 2025 Virtual Conference will be taking place via Zoom on 14 & 15 October.  Bookings are now open via the following…
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October 10, 2025 at 10:34 AM
⏰ Just 1 week to go until IMA Virtual Conference 2025!

Join us on 14-15 Oct for expert-led workshops on benefits, GDPR & debt advice, guarantor rights, DROs & more - plus explore our virtual exhibition.

✅ 1 CPD point per workshop
🔗 Book now: tinyurl.com/5n6hbea8
IMA Conference - Institute of Money Advisers
IMA Virtual Conference 2025 Via Zoom,  Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 October 2025 Our 2025 Virtual Conference will be taking place via Zoom on 14 & 15 October.  Bookings are now open via the following…
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October 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM