Is Growth Happening Right Now? (Consumer protection, LIVE at IMA Conference 2026)

The balance between driving economic growth through reduced regulation and securing consumer protection is a discussion we've frequently had on the podcast. So it was great to take our arguments to the biggest debt advice event of the year, and have them in front of a live audience, together with a panel of experts.Recorded live at the IMA's annual conference at the Lowry Hotel, Manchester, on 4 June 2026, Antonio and Andy are joined by Megan Lloyd (Advice Knowledge team, Citizens Advice), Gareth McNab (Principal, Unsecured Consumer Credit at UK Finance) and John Wightman (Head of Consumer Finance Market Analysis, Policy and Strategy at the Financial Conduct Authority) to consider the important issues - consumer confidence, the role of the Ombudsman, access to justice and more.(NB: For those patiently waiting, Part 3 of our episode recorded at GMMAG will be published very soon).Useful links:FCA report into Retained Provisions of the Consumer Credit ActResolution Foundation: Living Standards Outlook 2026Citizens Advice literature review on consumer protection and economic growthBecome a member of the IMA