{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63d6635d45284700118ac9cf/67ea788f02e789100fdc7229?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A guide to investment bond essentials for paraplanners","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63d6635d45284700118ac9cf/1744800074231-1ed0a8d8-ebed-4720-9ce7-1040f8f2fb18.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>How often do you recommend investment bonds compared to ISAs or GIAs for non-pension money these days?</p><p>If it’s rarely or not at all, that’s not so surprising.</p><p>Because bonds seem to have become a bit neglected planning option in recent years haven’t they?</p><p>It’s a trend which means that paraplanners can be forgiven for being a bit rusty when it comes to the latest investment bond knowledge.</p><p>Yet they’re an option which offers plenty of planning potential. So we thought it was about time we hosted an online Assembly where you can rekindle your bond with bonds.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h4>What you’ll gain from this episode</h4><p>To guide us, we’re joined by investment bond expert Barrie Dawson from M&amp;G. During this Assembly Barrie covers:</p><p><br></p><p>– What bonds actually are</p><p>– Common jargon (that’s often misunderstood)</p><p>– How bonds are taxed internally – and why the ‘20% tax rate’ misunderstanding persists</p><p>– When bonds make sense: practical comparisons with other investment options</p><p><br></p><p>Whether bonds are something you’re just getting to grips with, or you just need a refresher, this Assembly offers clarity about when and how bonds can feature in your planning recommendations.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h4>Useful links</h4><p>Once you’ve listened, make sure you complete the quick quiz to receive your CPD certificate: <a href=\"https://www.mandg.com/wealth/adviser-services/tech-matters/events-and-cpd/paraplanners-assembly-2025-guide-to-investment-bond\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CPD: Request your certificate</a></p><p>Here’s a link to download Barrie’s slides: <a href=\"https://paraplannersassembly.co.uk/app/uploads/2025/04/Bonds-OEICs.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Barrie’s slides on Bonds and OEICS</a> (opens PDF)</p><p>Richard mentions Les Cameron’s Assembly on pensions, death and taxes. Here’s the <a href=\"https://paraplannersassembly.co.uk/event/les-cameron-on-pensions-death-and-taxes/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">event page</a> which has lots of links. You can also <a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/paraplanners-assembly/episodes/les-cameron-on-pensions-death-and-taxes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">listen to the episode on Acast</a> or search for ‘Paraplanners’ Assembly’ on your favourite podcast app.</p><p>You’ll find the M&amp;G Bonds School over here: <a href=\"https://bit.ly/4iBR4fL\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">M&amp;G Bonds School</a></p><p>And there’s a trove of tools and calculators at M&amp;G’s site: <a href=\"https://bit.ly/3RkVNY0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tools and calculators</a></p><p>If you’d like to watch the Replay of this Assembly you can find it at its <a href=\"https://www.crowdcast.io/c/anzb3qt70wby\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Crowdcast page</a>.</p><p>You can also watch video of this event by visiting its <a href=\"https://vimeo.com/1076051663\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Vimeo page</a>. (Unlike the Replay, this version doesn’t include the contents of the live Chat. Here’s the link: A guide to investment bond essentials.)&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>If you’d like to watch the Replay of this Assembly you can find it at its <a href=\"https://www.crowdcast.io/c/anzb3qt70wby\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Crowdcast page</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>You can also watch video of this event by visiting its <a href=\"https://vimeo.com/1076051663\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Vimeo page</a>. (Unlike the Replay, this version doesn’t include the contents of the live Chat. Here’s the link: A guide to investment bond essentials.)</p>","author_name":"Paraplanners' Assembly"}