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		<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We've launched our first-ever series of podcasts as we look to guide you through the current uncertainty.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<title><![CDATA[What's next for the buy-to-let market? Opportunities and headwinds]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[What's next for the buy-to-let market? Opportunities and headwinds]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:47:55 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In conversation with Stephanie Charman, Group Partnerships & Propositions Director at Sesame Bankhall Group and Louisa Sedgwick, Commercial Director at Paragon Bank]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In the latest edition of The Sesame Podcast our Group Partnerships &amp; Propositions Director, Stephanie Charman interviews Louisa Sedgwick, Commercial Director at Paragon Bank.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Reflecting on the market dynamics in 2023, Stephanie and Louisa explore the functionality and appeal of the buy-to-let market, including mortgage arrears and the rise of green mortgages.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Looking ahead to 2024, Louisa also looks at how this year will continue to be the year of refinance and gives insight into the plans, offerings and exciting developments Paragon has to offer.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>SBG’s Mortgage Market Outlook With Stephanie Charman</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:50:53 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In conversation with Stephanie Charman, Group Partnerships & Propositions Director at Sesame Bankhall Group]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[Stephanie Charman, Group Partnerships &amp; Propositions Director<strong> </strong>at Sesame Bankhall Group, is joined by Jeremy Duncombe, Managing Director at Accord Mortgages, to discuss the condition of the current mortgage market. In their insightful conversation, they cover inflation figures, swap rates, first time buyers, product transfers and more.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>In conversation with the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries </title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 12:00:32 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Featuring Mark Charlesworth, Head of Business Consultancy and Robert Sinclair, CEO of the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
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			<title>The Conversation Series with Natwest</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2020 07:30:26 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Featuring Ross Liston, Managing Director, Bankhall & PMS, Campbell Stanners, Advisory Relationships Director, Bankhall & PMS, and Graham Felstead, Head of Intermediary Mortgages at Natwest]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Our all-new podcast series sees us take your questions to the biggest lenders on our panel. We focus on the trending topics for the intermediary market, bringing you right up to date with the latest views from our lender partners.</p><br><p>In this instalment Ross Liston, Managing Director at Bankhall &amp; PMS joins Campbell Stanners, Advisory Relationship Director at Bankhall &amp; PMS, to interview Graham Felstead, Head of Intermediary Mortgages at Natwest.</p><br><p>Graham starts by giving us the Natwest outlook for the rest of the year as he comments on how bright it's looking due to sustained volume since valuations were able to go ahead.</p><br><p>He outlines the need for Natwest to be ready for the end of the Stamp Duty holiday from a service perspective and explores how this may affect the mortgage market. Graham also discusses how product transfers may take centre stage in the intermediary market again following this and the Help to Buy changes.&nbsp;</p><br><p>We also discuss the effect of the furlough scheme on the self-employed sector, current service levels, underwriting times, interest rates, complex cases and much more.</p><br><p>Finally, Graham gives us some insight into the strategic direction of Natwest in the coming months as they focus on a service-driven approach, before going on to close the session by echoing the sentiment of our other lenders as he underscores the importance of the intermediary market.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Our all-new podcast series sees us take your questions to the biggest lenders on our panel. We focus on the trending topics for the intermediary market, bringing you right up to date with the latest views from our lender partners.</p><br><p>In this instalment Ross Liston, Managing Director at Bankhall &amp; PMS joins Campbell Stanners, Advisory Relationship Director at Bankhall &amp; PMS, to interview Graham Felstead, Head of Intermediary Mortgages at Natwest.</p><br><p>Graham starts by giving us the Natwest outlook for the rest of the year as he comments on how bright it's looking due to sustained volume since valuations were able to go ahead.</p><br><p>He outlines the need for Natwest to be ready for the end of the Stamp Duty holiday from a service perspective and explores how this may affect the mortgage market. Graham also discusses how product transfers may take centre stage in the intermediary market again following this and the Help to Buy changes.&nbsp;</p><br><p>We also discuss the effect of the furlough scheme on the self-employed sector, current service levels, underwriting times, interest rates, complex cases and much more.</p><br><p>Finally, Graham gives us some insight into the strategic direction of Natwest in the coming months as they focus on a service-driven approach, before going on to close the session by echoing the sentiment of our other lenders as he underscores the importance of the intermediary market.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Conversation Series with Lloyds Banking Group</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2020 07:30:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Featuring Richard Howells, Managing Director, Sesame; Ross Liston, Managing Director, Bankhall & PMS, and Esther Dijkstra, Lloyds Banking Group's, Managing Director Of Intermediaries]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><strong>Our all-new podcast series sees us take your questions to the biggest lenders on our panel. We focus on the trending topics for the intermediary market, bringing you right up to date with the latest views from our lender partners.</strong></p><br><p>In this instalment Sesame's Managing Director Richard Howells, joins Ross Liston, Managing Director at Bankhall &amp; PMS, to interview Esther Dijkstra, Lloyds Banking Group's Managing Director Of Intermediaries.</p><br><p>Esther provides us with an insight into how Lloyds Banking Group has fared over lockdown and the subsequent recovery of the market. She explores consumer attitudes and discusses different types of house buyers.</p><br><p>We then move on to discuss criteria as an opportunity to stem the flow and explore the healthy competition within the mortgage market. Esther closes the interview by outlining her view that advisers are vital for good customer outcomes going forwards even more so when you consider the complexity of finances over the last year or so and the ever-expanding types of housing.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Conversation Series with Nationwide</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2020 10:16:30 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><strong>Our all-new podcast series sees us take your questions to the biggest lenders on our panel. We focus on the trending topics for the intermediary market, bringing you right up to date with the latest views from our lender partners.</strong></p><br><p>In this instalment Sesame's Managing Director Richard Howells, joins Ross Liston, Managing Director at Bankhall &amp; PMS, to interview Ian Andrew, Director of Intermediary Relationships at Nationwide Building Society.</p><br><p>Ian provides an outlook for the market moving forwards, discussing the effect of the end of the Stamp Duty holiday and the Help to Buy Scheme. He alludes to a possible frenzy in the first quarter of the year and discusses current consumer confidence amongst the end of the furlough scheme as we know it.</p><br><p>We then move on to reflect on the last few months, and Ian outlines Nationwide’s intentions to continue to support at 90% LTV but with a need to be honest and upfront about SLAs in a bid to manage expectations.</p><br><p>Finally, Ian underlines the focus on intermediary business and discusses how they can work with the intermediary market to provide better solutions for all.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Conversation Series with Santander</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><strong>Our all-new podcast series sees us take your questions to the biggest lenders on our panel. We focus on the trending topics for the intermediary market, bringing you right up to date with the latest views from our lender partners. </strong></p><br><p>In this instalment Sesame's Managing Director Richard Howells, joins Ross Liston, Managing Director, Bankhall &amp; PMS, to interview Graham Sellar, Head of Business Development - Mortgages at Santander. </p><br><p>Graham provides the current view from Santander, discussing their operational ability and capacity in an incredibly busy industry. He also takes a look at customer confidence, house prices, and why the market is hopeful in the wake of the changing furlough scheme.</p><br><p>We then move on to discuss the importance of customer communication, the true value of intermediaries, the balance between low and high LTVs and Santander's biggest month ever. </p><br><p>Finally, we talk around rising interest rates and how Santander is actively looking to increase underwriting volumes before finishing our session with a 2021 outlook.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Conversation Series with HSBC</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2020 11:21:43 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>18:34</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Richard Howells, Managing Director, Sesame; Featuring Ross Liston, Managing Director, Bankhall & PMS; Richard Beardshaw, Head of Sales, Mortgage Intermediaries at HSBC]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>This series of podcasts sees us take your questions to the biggest lenders on our panel. We focus on the trending topics for the intermediary market, bringing you right up to date with the latest views from our lender partners.</strong></p><br><p>In this instalment, Ross Liston, Managing Director, Bankhall &amp; PMS and Richard Howells, Managing Director, Sesame interview Richard Beardshaw, Head of Sales, Mortgage Intermediaries at HSBC.</p><br><p>Our guest Richard provides his projection for the rest of the year and discusses how we could be set for a flood of interest before the end of the Stamp Duty holiday. We also talk furlough redundancies, the potential effect of a second lockdown, realignment of customer priorities and more.</p><br><p>We then&nbsp;cover off the importance of service, the reasoning behind a rise in interest rates, operational strain and the incredible work brokers have done through this period of uncertainty. Richard also explains an appetite for HSBC to lend at higher LTVs and the circumstances that surround the sought-after market.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><strong>This series of podcasts sees us take your questions to the biggest lenders on our panel. We focus on the trending topics for the intermediary market, bringing you right up to date with the latest views from our lender partners.</strong></p><br><p>In this instalment, Ross Liston, Managing Director, Bankhall &amp; PMS and Richard Howells, Managing Director, Sesame interview Richard Beardshaw, Head of Sales, Mortgage Intermediaries at HSBC.</p><br><p>Our guest Richard provides his projection for the rest of the year and discusses how we could be set for a flood of interest before the end of the Stamp Duty holiday. We also talk furlough redundancies, the potential effect of a second lockdown, realignment of customer priorities and more.</p><br><p>We then&nbsp;cover off the importance of service, the reasoning behind a rise in interest rates, operational strain and the incredible work brokers have done through this period of uncertainty. Richard also explains an appetite for HSBC to lend at higher LTVs and the circumstances that surround the sought-after market.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 19: The New Build Outlook</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:08:53 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Featuring Mark Charlesworth, Head of Business Consultancy; Stacey Wood, National New Build and Surveying Relationship Manager and Andy Mason, Head of Housing Development at Lloyds Banking Group.</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In our latest episode,&nbsp;Mark Charlesworth, Head of Business Consultancy&nbsp;takes up the hosting seat as he introduces Stacey Wood, National New Build and Surveying Relationship Manager who interviews Andy Mason, Head of Housing Development at Lloyds Banking Group.&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p>We kick-off this episode with an introduction to Andy Mason and a short exploration of his career so far before moving to discuss everything Help To Buy, looking at the extension of this scheme, the opportunity of shared ownership and plugging the gap that will be left behind.</p><br><p>Andy gives us a summary of the current view of Lloyds Banking Group and provides us with his market outlook, discussing everything from risk appetite, operational backlogs and how pent-up demand is currently shaping lenders plans. He discusses the positive outlook for the rest of the year as we see lenders across the market returning and the positive signs so far and how that fares against initial fears of house prices falling.</p><br><p>We then discuss future new build prices and the effect of the stamp duty holiday before moving onto discuss cladding in apartment buildings. Andy provides us with an overview of the cross-industry collaboration to resolve this issue and how a change in process could lead to more positive customer outcomes for leaseholders.</p><br><p>Andy also talks us through changing customer journeys and how packaging applications correctly is imperative at the minute. Stacey then talks through our Sesame packaging grids intended to help those looking to ensure each case is submitted in-line with lender expectations.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><strong>In our latest episode,&nbsp;Mark Charlesworth, Head of Business Consultancy&nbsp;takes up the hosting seat as he introduces Stacey Wood, National New Build and Surveying Relationship Manager who interviews Andy Mason, Head of Housing Development at Lloyds Banking Group.&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p>We kick-off this episode with an introduction to Andy Mason and a short exploration of his career so far before moving to discuss everything Help To Buy, looking at the extension of this scheme, the opportunity of shared ownership and plugging the gap that will be left behind.</p><br><p>Andy gives us a summary of the current view of Lloyds Banking Group and provides us with his market outlook, discussing everything from risk appetite, operational backlogs and how pent-up demand is currently shaping lenders plans. He discusses the positive outlook for the rest of the year as we see lenders across the market returning and the positive signs so far and how that fares against initial fears of house prices falling.</p><br><p>We then discuss future new build prices and the effect of the stamp duty holiday before moving onto discuss cladding in apartment buildings. Andy provides us with an overview of the cross-industry collaboration to resolve this issue and how a change in process could lead to more positive customer outcomes for leaseholders.</p><br><p>Andy also talks us through changing customer journeys and how packaging applications correctly is imperative at the minute. Stacey then talks through our Sesame packaging grids intended to help those looking to ensure each case is submitted in-line with lender expectations.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 18: Data Security</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2020 15:09:42 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In our latest episode, our Head of Business Consultancy, Mark Charlesworth is in conversation with Mike Holt, Group Information Security Officer here at Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG).</strong></p><br><p>Mike joins Mark to discuss how you and your firm can protect yourself and your customers against potential cyber threats, in light of recent incidents that were reported to the Information Security team here at SBG.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><strong>In our latest episode, our Head of Business Consultancy, Mark Charlesworth is in conversation with Mike Holt, Group Information Security Officer here at Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG).</strong></p><br><p>Mike joins Mark to discuss how you and your firm can protect yourself and your customers against potential cyber threats, in light of recent incidents that were reported to the Information Security team here at SBG.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 17: The recovery of the specialist market</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2020 11:27:20 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Featuring Mark Charlesworth, Head of Business Consultancy; Steph Charman, Specialist Lending Relationship Manager; Adrian Moloney, Group Sales Director, One Savings Bank Group; Steve Cox, Distribution Director, Fleet Mortgages</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>We welcome Mark Charlesworth back to the hosting seat for our latest instalment of The Sesame&nbsp;Podcast. He provides our opening remarks and introduces Steph Charman, our Specialist Lending Relationship Manager. Steph interviews Adrian Moloney, Group Sales Director at One Savings Bank Group along with Steve Cox, Distribution Director at Fleet Mortgages.</strong></p><br><p>We discuss the initial closures of the capital markets and the effect of this on the specialist market, while looking at the lenders with securitisation models. We touch on positive news for the specialised market as many trades complete, and how the resumptions of physical valuations allow lenders to clear the existing pipeline. We move on to explore the appetite to lend within the specialist market across a range of products while remaining focused on customer outcomes.</p><br><p>We then delve into evolving the specialist market to react to the furlough scheme and how a stamp duty holiday could provide a real opportunity for the sector. The next section sees us talk through an outlook for the future for professional landlords and discuss their reemergence to lending and diversifying their portfolios. We also cover the mortgage payment holiday and whether there is a better name for this scheme and the impact it could have for a customer when lending in the future.</p><br><p>Last but not least, we explore a post-COVID-19 market and how our sector has an opportunity to innovate to levels we've not seen before while still keeping the focus on good customer outcomes.</p><br><p>Finally, Mark provides his closing reflections as we wrap up a comprehensive and informative discussion.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><strong>We welcome Mark Charlesworth back to the hosting seat for our latest instalment of The Sesame&nbsp;Podcast. He provides our opening remarks and introduces Steph Charman, our Specialist Lending Relationship Manager. Steph interviews Adrian Moloney, Group Sales Director at One Savings Bank Group along with Steve Cox, Distribution Director at Fleet Mortgages.</strong></p><br><p>We discuss the initial closures of the capital markets and the effect of this on the specialist market, while looking at the lenders with securitisation models. We touch on positive news for the specialised market as many trades complete, and how the resumptions of physical valuations allow lenders to clear the existing pipeline. We move on to explore the appetite to lend within the specialist market across a range of products while remaining focused on customer outcomes.</p><br><p>We then delve into evolving the specialist market to react to the furlough scheme and how a stamp duty holiday could provide a real opportunity for the sector. The next section sees us talk through an outlook for the future for professional landlords and discuss their reemergence to lending and diversifying their portfolios. We also cover the mortgage payment holiday and whether there is a better name for this scheme and the impact it could have for a customer when lending in the future.</p><br><p>Last but not least, we explore a post-COVID-19 market and how our sector has an opportunity to innovate to levels we've not seen before while still keeping the focus on good customer outcomes.</p><br><p>Finally, Mark provides his closing reflections as we wrap up a comprehensive and informative discussion.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 16: Utilising The Key</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 16: Utilising The Key</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2020 13:23:21 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Featuring Mark Charlesworth, Head of Business Consultancy and Nigel Lambert-Jones, Principal at River Finance</itunes:subtitle>
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			<title>Episode 15: Supporting intermediaries and an outlook of the future mortgage market</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 15: Supporting intermediaries and an outlook of the future mortgage market</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2020 13:05:55 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Featuring Mark Charlesworth, Head of Business Consultancy; Jane Benjamin, Director of Mortgages; Graham Sellar, Head of Mortgage Business Development, Santander for Intermediaries; Jeremy Duncombe, Director of Intermediary Lending, Accord Mortgages</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In the latest instalment of The Sesame Podcast,&nbsp;<strong>Mark Charlesworth, Head of Business Consultancy</strong>&nbsp;returns to the hosting seat before introducing&nbsp;<strong>Jane Benjamin, Director of Mortgages</strong>. In this episode, Jane speaks to&nbsp;<strong>Graham Sellar, Head of Mortgage Business Development</strong>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<strong>Santander for Intermediaries</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Jeremy Duncombe, Director of Intermediary Lending</strong>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<strong>Accord Mortgages</strong>.</p><br><p>The conversation firstly starts with health and wellbeing of our people and what both Accord and Santander are doing to keep their staff motivated and supported.</p><br><p>Our guests talk to us about the way they have been supporting existing customers with payment holidays, and the challenges advisers need to be aware of when placing business from furloughed customers. They also cover criteria for self-employed and discuss their thoughts for the wider mortgage market, for now and the future.</p><br><p>We discuss everything from a new way of working, changes to the valuations and applications to the help to buy scheme, before covering mortgage refinance opportunities and the post-COVID-19 market.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In the latest instalment of The Sesame Podcast,&nbsp;<strong>Mark Charlesworth, Head of Business Consultancy</strong>&nbsp;returns to the hosting seat before introducing&nbsp;<strong>Jane Benjamin, Director of Mortgages</strong>. In this episode, Jane speaks to&nbsp;<strong>Graham Sellar, Head of Mortgage Business Development</strong>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<strong>Santander for Intermediaries</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Jeremy Duncombe, Director of Intermediary Lending</strong>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<strong>Accord Mortgages</strong>.</p><br><p>The conversation firstly starts with health and wellbeing of our people and what both Accord and Santander are doing to keep their staff motivated and supported.</p><br><p>Our guests talk to us about the way they have been supporting existing customers with payment holidays, and the challenges advisers need to be aware of when placing business from furloughed customers. They also cover criteria for self-employed and discuss their thoughts for the wider mortgage market, for now and the future.</p><br><p>We discuss everything from a new way of working, changes to the valuations and applications to the help to buy scheme, before covering mortgage refinance opportunities and the post-COVID-19 market.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 14: Recruitment trends and the importance of the right network</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 14: Recruitment trends and the importance of the right network</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2020 13:38:01 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Featuring Lauren Bagley, Business Development Director and Scott Mckenzie, Senior Recruitment Manager</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Lauren Bagley, our Business Development Director, is once again the host as she speaks to Scott McKenzie, Senior Recruitment Manager. Scott talks to us about some of the recruitment trends he's been seeing since the pandemic took effect and how advisers have been using it as an opportunity to fast-track future plans.&nbsp;</p><br><p>He also takes a look at the comparisons people were making towards the financial crisis before talking us through the things he'd be considering if he was looking to start a firm or change network.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 13: Review strategies and their importance to your business</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2020 13:10:16 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the 13th episode of The Sesame Podcast, designed to help you navigate through uncertain times.</p><br><p><strong>Mark Charlesworth</strong>, our&nbsp;<strong>Head of Business Consultancy</strong>, is once again the host as he speaks to&nbsp;<strong>Peter Simpson, Global Head of Partnerships</strong>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<strong>Trustpilot.</strong>&nbsp;Peter has spent most of his career working with consumer engagement brands, previously he was the Chief Marketing Officer for the review platform Reevoo, and then Director of Partnerships for the consumer association Which?. Peters joins Mark to share with us his thoughts on how consumers have adapted their behaviour in the COVID world.</p><br><p>In this episode, we hear from Peter as he talks through review strategies; changes in communication regularity; the value of trust, proactive actions and localised confidence amongst other topics. Before discussing what he's seen in the financial services space and how other brands are adapting to the 'new norm'.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the 13th episode of The Sesame Podcast, designed to help you navigate through uncertain times.</p><br><p><strong>Mark Charlesworth</strong>, our&nbsp;<strong>Head of Business Consultancy</strong>, is once again the host as he speaks to&nbsp;<strong>Peter Simpson, Global Head of Partnerships</strong>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<strong>Trustpilot.</strong>&nbsp;Peter has spent most of his career working with consumer engagement brands, previously he was the Chief Marketing Officer for the review platform Reevoo, and then Director of Partnerships for the consumer association Which?. Peters joins Mark to share with us his thoughts on how consumers have adapted their behaviour in the COVID world.</p><br><p>In this episode, we hear from Peter as he talks through review strategies; changes in communication regularity; the value of trust, proactive actions and localised confidence amongst other topics. Before discussing what he's seen in the financial services space and how other brands are adapting to the 'new norm'.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 12: Shifting the focus to Brexit</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2020 15:07:11 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Mark Charlesworth</strong>, our&nbsp;<strong>Head of Business Consultancy</strong>, is once again the host as he speaks to&nbsp;<strong>Peter Izard, Head of Intermediaries</strong>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<strong>Investec Private Bank.</strong>&nbsp;In this episode, we bring the focus back to Brexit as we discuss how that may look following the pandemic.</p><br><p>Peter talks to us about trade deals and how those may be affected due to the need for rebuilding economies, before looking at&nbsp;how Brexit has been taking a back seat in recent times as COVID-19 has taken the media focus. He also provides insight on what he sees happening in the market throughout the rest of 2020.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><strong>Mark Charlesworth</strong>, our&nbsp;<strong>Head of Business Consultancy</strong>, is once again the host as he speaks to&nbsp;<strong>Peter Izard, Head of Intermediaries</strong>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<strong>Investec Private Bank.</strong>&nbsp;In this episode, we bring the focus back to Brexit as we discuss how that may look following the pandemic.</p><br><p>Peter talks to us about trade deals and how those may be affected due to the need for rebuilding economies, before looking at&nbsp;how Brexit has been taking a back seat in recent times as COVID-19 has taken the media focus. He also provides insight on what he sees happening in the market throughout the rest of 2020.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 11: The impact of COVID-19 on the London market and how the unlocking process is progressing</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 11: The impact of COVID-19 on the London market and how the unlocking process is progressing</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2020 08:46:01 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Featuring Mark Charlesworth, Head of Business Consultancy and Bruno Welch of Clayton Associates Limited</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Mark Charlesworth</strong>, our&nbsp;<strong>Head of Business Consultancy</strong>, is once again the host as he speaks to&nbsp;<strong>Bruno Welch</strong>&nbsp;of&nbsp;<strong>Clayton Welch Associates Limited</strong>. In this episode, we explore the impact of COVID-19 on the London market and how the unlocking process is progressing.</p><br><p>Bruno also talks around valuations and how he sees the London market evolving in the coming months before providing us with his critical messages for other principles that are looking to steer their business through the weeks and months ahead.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><strong>Mark Charlesworth</strong>, our&nbsp;<strong>Head of Business Consultancy</strong>, is once again the host as he speaks to&nbsp;<strong>Bruno Welch</strong>&nbsp;of&nbsp;<strong>Clayton Welch Associates Limited</strong>. In this episode, we explore the impact of COVID-19 on the London market and how the unlocking process is progressing.</p><br><p>Bruno also talks around valuations and how he sees the London market evolving in the coming months before providing us with his critical messages for other principles that are looking to steer their business through the weeks and months ahead.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 10: Promoting wellbeing and health through product features</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2020 13:41:38 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Featuring Lauren Bagley, Business Development Director and Andy Philo, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Vitality</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Lauren Bagley</strong>, our&nbsp;<strong>Business Development Director</strong>, is once again the host as she speaks to&nbsp;<strong>Andy Philo</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Director of Strategic Partnerships</strong>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<strong>Vitality</strong>. In this episode, we explore the importance of wellbeing; promoting a healthier society and nationwide broker support amongst other topics.</p><br><p>Andy discusses the changes Vitality have made to provide more accessible product features within the pandemic and the introduction of several new initiatives to help promote the wellbeing and health of their clients through these difficult times. The conversation also touches on a shared value approach and the Vitality nurses.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><strong>Lauren Bagley</strong>, our&nbsp;<strong>Business Development Director</strong>, is once again the host as she speaks to&nbsp;<strong>Andy Philo</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Director of Strategic Partnerships</strong>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<strong>Vitality</strong>. In this episode, we explore the importance of wellbeing; promoting a healthier society and nationwide broker support amongst other topics.</p><br><p>Andy discusses the changes Vitality have made to provide more accessible product features within the pandemic and the introduction of several new initiatives to help promote the wellbeing and health of their clients through these difficult times. The conversation also touches on a shared value approach and the Vitality nurses.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 9: The value of protection and proposition changes in uncertain times</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2020 13:38:11 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Featuring Lauren Bagley, Business Development Director and Nick Erskine, Head of Intermediary Sales at AIG Life</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Lauren Bagley</strong>, our&nbsp;<strong>Business Development Director</strong>&nbsp;returns to the hosting seat in our latest instalment as she speaks to&nbsp;<strong>Nick Erskine, Head of Intermediary Sales</strong>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<strong>AIG Life</strong>. In this episode, we explore the impact of COVID-19 for a protection provider and the adaptations they've made, like their premiums' flexibility.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Nick talks us through the behavioural impact of the pandemic and how consumers are starting to value protection more than ever. We also explore how their additional features can demonstrate value in their protection offering immediately.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><strong>Lauren Bagley</strong>, our&nbsp;<strong>Business Development Director</strong>&nbsp;returns to the hosting seat in our latest instalment as she speaks to&nbsp;<strong>Nick Erskine, Head of Intermediary Sales</strong>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<strong>AIG Life</strong>. In this episode, we explore the impact of COVID-19 for a protection provider and the adaptations they've made, like their premiums' flexibility.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Nick talks us through the behavioural impact of the pandemic and how consumers are starting to value protection more than ever. We also explore how their additional features can demonstrate value in their protection offering immediately.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 8: A pandemic through the eyes of a sole trader</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 8: A pandemic through the eyes of a sole trader</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2020 10:52:21 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Featuring Mark Charlesworth, Head of Business Consultancy and Phil Jennings of Abbey Gate Financial Consultancy Limited</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Our&nbsp;<strong>Head of Business Consultancy, Mark Charlesworth</strong>&nbsp;once again hosts The Sesame Podcast as&nbsp;he speaks to&nbsp;<strong>Phil Jennings&nbsp;</strong>of&nbsp;<strong>Abbey Gate Financial Consultancy Limited.</strong></p><br><p>This episode delves into what the current pandemic has meant for one of our longest-standing sole traders and the challenges that brings in such uncertain times. Phil discusses his motivation and focus as he ensured his customers knew that he was there for them through any current challenges.&nbsp;</p><br><p>He also talks around how he wanted to ensure that any of his key worker clients also had suitable arrangements should they require financial advice in the coming weeks and months.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>Our&nbsp;<strong>Head of Business Consultancy, Mark Charlesworth</strong>&nbsp;once again hosts The Sesame Podcast as&nbsp;he speaks to&nbsp;<strong>Phil Jennings&nbsp;</strong>of&nbsp;<strong>Abbey Gate Financial Consultancy Limited.</strong></p><br><p>This episode delves into what the current pandemic has meant for one of our longest-standing sole traders and the challenges that brings in such uncertain times. Phil discusses his motivation and focus as he ensured his customers knew that he was there for them through any current challenges.&nbsp;</p><br><p>He also talks around how he wanted to ensure that any of his key worker clients also had suitable arrangements should they require financial advice in the coming weeks and months.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 7: The protection opportunity and how recruitment can help build back better</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 7: The protection opportunity and how recruitment can help build back better</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2020 10:48:37 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Featuring Mark Charlesworth, Head of Business Consultancy and Andy Skillen, Company Director at Treadstone Financial</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>We welcome our&nbsp;<strong>Head of Business Consultancy, Mark Charlesworth</strong>&nbsp;back to host episode 7&nbsp;as he speaks to&nbsp;<strong>Andy Skillen, Company Director at Treadstone Financial.</strong></p><br><p>This episode looks at protection and how it can form a key part of a firms recovery plan and how recruitment in these difficult times can provide the perfect grounding to build back better.</p><br><p>Andy talks to us about the importance of protection and the realisation for a lot of customers that unexpected events can take us by surprise. He then goes on to discuss the the value of having a specialised protection adviser and the long-term benefits for the business.</p><br><p>As always, it is a pleasure to bring you viewpoints from across the market as we look to learn from each other and come through this stronger together.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>We welcome our&nbsp;<strong>Head of Business Consultancy, Mark Charlesworth</strong>&nbsp;back to host episode 7&nbsp;as he speaks to&nbsp;<strong>Andy Skillen, Company Director at Treadstone Financial.</strong></p><br><p>This episode looks at protection and how it can form a key part of a firms recovery plan and how recruitment in these difficult times can provide the perfect grounding to build back better.</p><br><p>Andy talks to us about the importance of protection and the realisation for a lot of customers that unexpected events can take us by surprise. He then goes on to discuss the the value of having a specialised protection adviser and the long-term benefits for the business.</p><br><p>As always, it is a pleasure to bring you viewpoints from across the market as we look to learn from each other and come through this stronger together.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 6: Adapting a contact strategy in a digital world</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 6: Adapting a contact strategy in a digital world</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2020 10:45:29 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>21:10</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>We welcome our&nbsp;<strong>Head of Business Consultancy Mark Charlesworth</strong>&nbsp;back to host episode 6, and in the latest instalment as he speaks to&nbsp;<strong>Nick Wood, Principal and Phil Saville, Head of Sales and Operations at IMAB.</strong></p><br><p>This episode explores the challenges and opportunities seen from the viewpoint of a large firm. Tune in to hear how they responded to the initial business support available through the government schemes as well as how they reacted to ensure their business keeps going through the pandemic.</p><br><p>We also hear how they have adapted the contact strategy for their customers and are exploring new channels as they look to continue to engage with their customers. One of the last and most poignant points made is one that focuses on staff wellbeing.</p><br><p>As always, it is a pleasure to bring you viewpoints from across the market as we look to learn from each other and come through this stronger together.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>We welcome our&nbsp;<strong>Head of Business Consultancy Mark Charlesworth</strong>&nbsp;back to host episode 6, and in the latest instalment as he speaks to&nbsp;<strong>Nick Wood, Principal and Phil Saville, Head of Sales and Operations at IMAB.</strong></p><br><p>This episode explores the challenges and opportunities seen from the viewpoint of a large firm. Tune in to hear how they responded to the initial business support available through the government schemes as well as how they reacted to ensure their business keeps going through the pandemic.</p><br><p>We also hear how they have adapted the contact strategy for their customers and are exploring new channels as they look to continue to engage with their customers. One of the last and most poignant points made is one that focuses on staff wellbeing.</p><br><p>As always, it is a pleasure to bring you viewpoints from across the market as we look to learn from each other and come through this stronger together.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 5: The challenges of staffing and how to come together to achieve common business objectives and goals</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 5: The challenges of staffing and how to come together to achieve common business objectives and goals</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2020 10:42:02 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>16:12</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Featuring Mark Charlesworth, Head of Business Consultancy and Tim Marcer, Director, The Mortgage Company (Nottingham)</itunes:subtitle>
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			<title>Episode 4: Catering to a changing protection landscape in a pandemic</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:22:36 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Featuring Lauren Bagley, Business Development Director and Mike Farrell, Director of Protection Sales at LV=</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Episode 4 is hosted by&nbsp;<strong>Lauren Bagley, Business Development Director</strong>, as she speaks to&nbsp;<strong>Mike Farrell, Director of Protection Sales, LV=.</strong>&nbsp;</p><br><p>This instalment provides insight into the market from a providers viewpoint and Mike discusses the changes LV= have made to cater to the changing protection landscape. He highlights new processes and talks about how LV= have been focusing their efforts to support advisers before touching on importance of protection.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 3: Finding success in new business and the challenges of working remotely</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2020 10:10:57 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Featuring Mark Charlesworth, Head of Business Consultancy and William Adkin, Principal of Brookhouse Financial Ltd</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[Episode 3 of The Sesame Podcast is hosted again by<strong>&nbsp;Mark Charlesworth, Head of Business Consultancy</strong>, as he speaks to&nbsp;<strong>William Adkin, Principal of Brookhouse Financial Ltd</strong>&nbsp;to discuss their outlook of the market. They touch on how to approach existing customers, finding successes in new business and the challenges of working remotely in lockdown.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 3 of The Sesame Podcast is hosted again by<strong>&nbsp;Mark Charlesworth, Head of Business Consultancy</strong>, as he speaks to&nbsp;<strong>William Adkin, Principal of Brookhouse Financial Ltd</strong>&nbsp;to discuss their outlook of the market. They touch on how to approach existing customers, finding successes in new business and the challenges of working remotely in lockdown.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 2: The impact of COVID-19 on a North East firm</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 2: The impact of COVID-19 on a North East firm</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2020 09:56:16 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>7:41</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Featuring Mark Charlesworth, Head of Business Consultancy and Julie Gilbert, Principal at 1st Mortgage Services</itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hosted by&nbsp;<strong>Mark Charlesworth, Head of Business Consultancy</strong>&nbsp;our second episode continues to focus on the impact brought about by COVID-19, as we interview&nbsp;<strong>Julie Gilbert, Principal at 1st Mortgage Services and Sesame Regional Chair for the North East.</strong><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 1: Impact of COVID-19 and a rise in protection enquiries</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 1: Impact of COVID-19 and a rise in protection enquiries</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2020 15:37:08 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Featuring Lauren Bagley, Business Development Director and Dale North, Managing Director at Pure Protect</itunes:subtitle>
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