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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 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
February 13, 2026 at 9:44 AM
📢 March IMA training is open for bookings!

Including some of our newer courses: Hire Purchase & Insolvency and Breathing Space & Possession Action.

Plus, two of our ever-popular council tax sessions: Coping with Council Tax and S.13A Council Tax Reductions.

Book your spot: tinyurl.com/4hbwhfmd
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February 12, 2026 at 2:34 PM
🎉 We're pleased to announce that IVAorg CIC will be joining us at IMA Conference 2026 as an exhibitor, joining us at conference for the first time.

Join us on 4 June when we'll be celebrating 20 years of the IMA at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester!

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February 10, 2026 at 12:21 PM
May online training dates now live!

💷 Members: £115 | Non-members: £200 (one day over two half days)

Topics include bankruptcy, DROs, pensions, supervising advice, deficit budgets and more.

See all courses 👉 tinyurl.com/4hbwhfmd
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February 6, 2026 at 11:22 AM
🎙️ The latest episode of Debt Reckoning, the IMA podcast, discusses the potential for a statutory duty for local authorities to provide advice.

Thanks to Daphne Hall of @nawra.bsky.social for joining us.

Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! tinyurl.com/5eewzjru
Debt Reckoning
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 topical issues in money advice and personal…
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February 6, 2026 at 10:05 AM
💡 Has your debt advice team gone above & beyond?

Nominate them for the Debt Team of the Year Award 2026, sponsored by @CDERGroup!

Winning organisations receive a £1,000 prize and trophy at IMA Conference 2026.

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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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February 5, 2026 at 12:28 PM
🎉 Sponsor announcement!

We’re delighted to confirm CDER Group as sponsor of the 2026 IMA Debt Team of the Year Award as well as an exhibitor at our 2026 Conference.

📅 4 June | 📍 Manchester

Join us as we celebrate 20 years of the IMA.

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February 3, 2026 at 10:03 AM
💡 Third Party Deductions training

A half-day update for debt advisers on UC deductions: rules, new hierarchies, how rates are set, and when deductions can be reduced or challenged.

🎓 Specialist level | 2 CPD pts
🗓️ 20 Feb

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Third Party Deductions
Many Universal Credit claimants experience Third Party Deductions from their benefit payments, which can significantly impact affordability and financial stability. This revised, updated half-day…
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February 2, 2026 at 2:29 PM
💡 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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Debt Write Offs: Strategies for Advisers
Debt Write Offs: Strategies for Advisers
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January 27, 2026 at 10:31 AM
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
🎉 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.

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January 26, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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
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January 23, 2026 at 2:45 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 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
📣 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
Casework requirements and workloads in the money advice sector
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January 22, 2026 at 12:23 PM
🌟 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
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
🎉 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.

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January 19, 2026 at 4:26 PM
💸 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
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
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.
January 15, 2026 at 4:32 PM
🎉 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
January 12, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Good luck to IMA Certificate in Money Advice Practice students taking their exam tomorrow! tinyurl.com/2s4z7r68
January 9, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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

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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 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
🎉 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
January 5, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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
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
Upcoming IMA training
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December 16, 2025 at 1:15 PM