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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

We’ve responded to the Government’s review of the Insolvency Rules, calling for them to help survivors of domestic abuse by taking important processes out of court. Read the full response on our website: www.i-m-a.org.uk/other-servic...

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

📅 December IMA training dates announced! 🔹 1 & 2 | Death, Divorce and Debt 🔹 9 & 10 | Debt and Fraud 🔹14 | Hire Purchase & Insolvency 🔹 15 & 16 | Working with Deficit Budgets 🔹 17 | Breathing Space & Possession Action Build your knowledge and practical skills this December: tinyurl.com/43fwwsh8

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

What does AI look like when it’s actually put to work in debt advice? On 14 Oct at 12 noon, our IMA Virtual Conference panel will share practical learning from four MaPS-funded technology projects. Less theory. More real-world experience. 👉 www.i-m-a.org.uk/other-servic...

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

NEW on Debt Reckoning: Reflections on 20 years in debt advice from Graham O’Malley (Citizens Advice) and @megvr.bsky.social (Money Advice Trust). Listen on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts: tinyurl.com/3ewebtzp

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Last week, the Government confirmed that it will act to increase regulation of the enforcement industry. Andy Shaw, IMA Policy Officer, has written a blog post summarising the latest developments: www.i-m-a.org.uk/other-servic...

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Want to understand the new Deferred Payment Credit rules? Join Anne Wright at IMA Virtual Conference 2026 in October for a practical workshop covering: • New FCA regulatory requirements • Consumer protections • Complaints processes • Impacts on providers and consumers 🔗 tinyurl.com/yz4vnyfw

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Join us at IMA Virtual Conference on 13-14 Oct, for our Credit Unions as Lenders: Navigating regulation and negotiating debt repayments workshop. We'll explore the regulatory framework that applies to credit unions, enabling advisers to apply effective negotiating strategies. tinyurl.com/yz4vnyfw

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

NEW on Debt Reckoning – part 3 of our wide-ranging discussion at the Greater Manchester Money Advice Group, including the Standard Financial Statement and more. Listen on Spotify: tinyurl.com/3ewebtzp

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The IMA has called for the Government to stick to its original proposals, and implement a national pre-action protocol for local authorities collecting council tax arrears. Read our full response to their consultation here: www.i-m-a.org.uk/other-servic...

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Good luck to all IMA members sitting their Certificate in Money Advice Practice tomorrow!

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Book now for IMA Virtual Conference 2026 on 13-14 October. Workshops include DROs, council tax, case strategies and credit union: www.i-m-a.org.uk/other-servic...

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

FREE IMA member webinar: Council Tax & Insolvency The next free to member webinar will take place on Friday 28 August at 10am. IMA members should check today's Bulletin email for a registration link. If you're not yet an IMA member and would like to attend, join us today!

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

IMA September training dates announced! We’re pleased to announce training dates for September, including popular half day course Mortgage Prisoners, as well as perennial favourite Money Advice Legal Update. All courses are online, interactive & presented by sector experts tinyurl.com/43fwwsh8

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Apply now for the Certificate in Money Advice Practice Applications are open for the September CertMAP course, the leading debt advice qualification for money advisers: tinyurl.com/2xckn2e6 Delivered in partnership with the University of the West of England, CertMAP is a 14-week online course.

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

📣 Save the date for IMA Virtual Conference 2026! Virtual Conference will take place on 13 and 14 October. Workshops will cover topics including: - Debt relief orders - Breathing space - Buy now, pay later borrowing - Debt advice case strategies Bookings will open next month.

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

The latest episode of Debt Reckoning, recorded LIVE at #IMAConf26, is a discussion of consumer protection & economic growth. Thanks to Meg @citizensadvice.bsky.social, Gareth at UK Finance & John at the FCA for joining us. Listen on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts: tinyurl.com/zybkr6d4

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Many congratulations to all the winners at the IMA Money Advice Awards yesterday! Read more about the winners and all the finalists on our website: www.i-m-a.org.uk/money-advice...

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Thanks to all members and supporters who joined us in Manchester yesterday for #IMAConf26, we hope you had a great day. Looks of good conversations were had!

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

IMA August training dates announced! We’re pleased to announce IMA training dates for August, including our popular half day courses Pensions in DRO & Bankruptcy and Breathing Space & Possession Action. Book your place today: tinyurl.com/43fwwsh8

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

📣 Live podcast confirmed at #IMAConf26 Joining us: Gareth McNab (UK Finance), Megan Lloyd (Citizens Advice), and John Wightman (FCA) for a special live recording of Debt Reckoning. 📍 Manchester | 🗓️ 4 June 🎟️ Book now: www.i-m-a.org.uk/other-servic...

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

📣 IMA Conference 2026 announcement We’re delighted to confirm Crispian Fuller, of Cardiff University, as our Guest Lecturer. His talk, “The fiscal front line”, shares new research on Council Tax, civil enforcement, and the erosion of the social contract. 📆 4 June, Manchester tinyurl.com/yz4vnyfw

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

⏰ Bookings close Monday 1 June! Last chance to book your place at IMA Conference 2026 — the IMA’s flagship event for the money advice sector. 👉 Book now before it closes: www.i-m-a.org.uk/other-servic... #IMAConf26 #IMA20

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

💚 Mental Health Awareness Week At the IMA, we recognise that money worries and mental health are deeply connected. Financial stress can affect sleep, relationships, and overall wellbeing; that’s why free, impartial, and non-judgemental money advice matters so much. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

🎧 Debt Reckoning LIVE at #IMAConf26 will be a live podcast panel on the Government’s deregulation agenda and protecting consumer safeguards. With guests from the FCA, debt advice and financial services, plus audience Q&A. 📍 Manchester | 4 June tinyurl.com/yz4vnyfw #IMAConf26 #IMA20

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

🎉 We're pleased to announce that the Money and Pensions Service will be joining us at IMA Conference 2026 as a sponsor and exhibitor, returning for another year! The Money and Pensions Service will also be sponsoring the Joe McShane Newcomer of the Year Award. Join us on 4 June in Manchester!

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

🏆 IMA Money Advice Awards 2026 – finalists announced The awards will be presented at IMA Conference 2026 on 4 June in Manchester. Huge congratulations to all finalists. To celebrate the IMA’s 20th year, winners will receive £1,000 for their organisation plus a trophy 🎉 tinyurl.com/53e8wc58

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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. We’re please to announce this year’s shortlist...

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

A reminder that we have some great training courses coming up in June - on subjects including DROs, financial statements and beneficial interest. Book your place today: tinyurl.com/2mnm3bcu

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

NEW: The latest episode of Debt Reckoning is a discussion of the changing role of the debt adviser. Have we lost our client-centred approach, and should we be more adversarial? Hear our panel’s answers on Spotify or any other podcast platform: open.spotify.com/show/1PivcQj...

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Join us at IMA Conference 2026 in Manchester on 4 June for a workshop presented by Lewis White of @moneyandmentalhealth.org on supporting people with mental health problems to maximise their income. We'll learn how advisers can best support these clients. www.i-m-a.org.uk/other-servic...

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Recommendation #5 from our EDI research: Better regard for EDI. Funders of debt advice services should require funded organisations to demonstrate how they will have regard to EDI issues when delivering their services. (5/5)

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Recommendation #4 from our EDI research: Better data collection. Funders of debt advice should collect workforce EDI data from the organisations they fund. (4/5)

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Recommendation #3 from our EDI research: Think about targets. Where employers are setting case volume targets, these should take the needs of marginalised groups into account. (3/5)

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Recommendation #2 from our EDI research: Make the job inclusive. Debt advice employers should consider adopting recruitment and onboarding strategies to make roles inclusive, and reflect on how low pay and precarious employment particularly affects marginalised groups. (2/5)

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Recommendation #1 from our EDI research: Learn from the good practice. Our EDI research report contains lots of examples of good practice for employers, to help bring down barriers to entry, progression and inclusion in the debt advice sector (1/5) www.i-m-a.org.uk/other-servic...

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Book now: Working with Deficit Budgets training (27–28 May) Practical training for debt advisers on managing cases where essential spending exceeds income, including FCA rules & multiple financial statements. ✅ CPD: 4.5 pts tinyurl.com/3sxx6nzv

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Our Policy Officer, Andy Shaw, has summarised the findings and recommendations of our EDI research report in a short video. Full report here: tinyurl.com/y3adp2wz

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

📣 OUT NOW: The IMA’s research into equity, diversity and inclusion issues in the debt advice sector is available on our website. Read more about our findings and the implications for advisers, employers and funders: tinyurl.com/y3adp2wz

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

IMA Conference 2026 is a must for money advice and insolvency professionals. Workshop highlight: Fraudulent Debts in Insolvency – practical guidance on fraud-related debts in bankruptcy, DROs and the DRS. Join us in Manchester on 4 June. More info 👉https://tinyurl.com/yz4vnyfw #IMAConf26 #IMA20

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

📢 June IMA training dates announced! We’re running a range of online courses in June, including Debt Relief Orders: Becoming an Intermediary and The FCA Consumer Duty. 👉 Find out more and book your place: tinyurl.com/43fwwsh8

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Don't miss the chance to join us for our session on Debt Relief Orders at the upcoming IMA Conference in Manchester on 4th June! This DRO update will be an interactive workshop covering important changes to practice on debt relief orders. www.i-m-a.org.uk/other-servic...

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

The latest episode of Debt Reckoning, the IMA podcast, is a discussion of adviser-creditor communications and how things could be improved. Thanks to Greater Manchester Money Advice Group for hosting us. Listen and subscribe here: open.spotify.com/episode/6S0z...

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Don't miss our upcoming training on Bankruptcy the Tricky Bits, equipping experienced debt advisers to deal with difficult issues in bankruptcy. ⏱ Two half days 🎓 4.5 CPD pts 🗓 6th and 7th May 2026 (10-12.30 both days) tinyurl.com/3zv4dn8j

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Do you know a debt adviser who deserves an award? We want to recognise debt advisers, from outstanding individuals to exceptional teams. Make your nominations here by this Wednesday 25th March: www.i-m-a.org.uk/money-advice...

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

At the IMA we help debt advisers to give the best advice. Many people struggling with debt still delay seeking support due to stigma. This #DebtAwarenessWeek, let's spread the message from Stepchange: Debt Doesn't Define You. Find a free debt adviser: www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/money-tro...

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

🏆 Last chance for nominations for the 2026 IMA Money Advice Awards! Help us celebrate excellence across the sector at #IMAConf26. Submit your nomination by 25 March 2026. www.i-m-a.org.uk/money-advice...

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

🎉 We're pleased to announce that Payplan will be joining us at IMA Conference 2026 as an exhibitor, returning for another year! Join us on 4 June when we'll be celebrating 20 years of the IMA, in Manchester! www.i-m-a.org.uk/other-services/ima-conference #IMAConf26 #IMA20

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

🎉 We're pleased to announce that Citizens Advice will be joining us at IMA Conference 2026 as an exhibitor, returning for another year! Join us on 4 June when we'll be celebrating 20 years of the IMA, in Manchester! www.i-m-a.org.uk/other-services/ima-conference #IMAConf26 #IMA20

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Don't miss our latest Mortgage Possession Proceedings training, equipping experienced debt advisers to identify assistance for clients facing mortgage difficulties. ⏱ Two half days 🎓 4.5 CPD pts 🗓 22nd and 23rd April 2026 (10-12.30 both days) 👉 Book your place: tinyurl.com/mwu4h8sa

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The IMA @institutema.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

📣 Do you know an outstanding new debt adviser? If so please nominate them for the 2026 Joe McShane Newcomer of the Year Award 🏆 by 25th March. The award has a prize fund of £1000 for the winner's organisation and a trophy. Please nominate here: www.i-m-a.org.uk/money-advice...

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