The 4 Biggest Challenges for IT Leaders in 2026

Geopolitical volatility, accelerating AI disruption and workforce identity shifts are creating unprecedented challenges for IT leaders. In this mini episode of ThinkCast, recorded at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo in Orlando, Florida, Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst Mary Mesaglio sums up the insights from her dozens of onsite conversations with CIOs and top IT leaders. In just four minutes, she breaks down the four challenges shaping IT leadership into 2026, and offers practical strategies to navigate uncertainty with confidence. You’ll learn: Timestamps:

SPP Insights: Superfunds

Superfunds are set to be boosted by new facilitative legislation, new entrants to the market and increased interest amongst DB pension schemes looking for an alternative to an insurance buy-out. This video will explore:

Future-Proofing Your Wealth with Trusts and Family Investment Companies.

In this interview Marc Harris chats with Paula Fraser, Hugo Hill and Tom Andrew from leading adviser firm AAB. You’ll learn about Trusts and Family Investment Companies [FICs] and how they are often used in tandem to form an optimal strategy for business owners who wish to preserve and grow their wealth. Although these vehicles have been around for decades they’re seeing a surge in popularity due to the regulatory changes to Taxes such as Business Relief and IHT. They take approx. 6-8 weeks to set up so there is still time, just, to see if you can get them

Wilful misconduct and deliberate breach | Outsourcing and transitional services agreements

What do “wilful misconduct” and “deliberate breach” really mean in the context of outsourcing and transitional services agreements? In this video, James Russel and Rohan Isaacs explore how these terms affect liability caps and exclusions and what happens if they’re left undefined.

Budget tax rises – here’s where they hit the hardest

This week, we’re sharing our verdict as the dust settles on Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ much-anticipated Budget. What do the newly announced tax changes mean for you? And how have the markets reacted? If you enjoy the show, please rate, share, or leave us a comment wherever you listen to podcasts.Chapters: Capital at risk.

Cut National Insurance Contributions and Boost Pensions via Salary Sacrifice

To say that the rise in national insurance contributions has been universally unpopular would be somewhat of an understatement. However, there is help at hand. And today I’m delighted to be joined by Mark Jones, who’s a partner of at Leading Pensions and Benefit Consultancy, ISIO, to talk to us about a very popular strategy that both the employer and employee can agree to adopt, which essentially enables both employer and employee to reduce the contributions that they make towards national insurance, while at the same time allowing the employee to be able to place more money into their pension

Europe’s Recession Risk: ING CEO on what comes next and why it matters now

Chapters DescriptionIn this interview on Bloomberg’s “The Close”, ING CEO & Chairman Steven van Rijswijk shares an optimistic but cautious take on Europe’s economic outlook. He notes that Europe’s recession risk has really come down, but momentum matters. Steven’s forecast highlights a critical moment to shape long-term economic strength, inviting strategic leadership and bold investments to pivot from averting disaster to building prosperity. Europe can’t afford complacency. Key takeaways for business leaders:

The future of marketing in 2026: AI takes over

In this high-impact episode, we sit down with Amir Malik, Managing Director EMEA at Alvarez & Marsal, to break down the AI, marketing, and digital transformation trends that will shape the next 3 – 5 years. From agentic AI, conversational interfaces, and prompt-driven workflows to hyper-personalisation at scale, Malik reveals what these shifts really mean for marketers, brands, and consumers. Discover the strategies behind improving customer experience, increasing operational efficiency, and overcoming organisational resistance to change. Want to stay ahead in an AI-powered marketing landscape? This episode is for you. Watch now to learn: If you’re a CMO, marketing strategist,

Impact of US trade policies on UK companies

The EU Data Act: A Digital Game-Changer

The Year of AI Value: Beyond the Hype Cycle

How SMEs can unlock growth with Richard Bearman from the British Business Bank

Strengthening Business Resilience: Part 1

What if our next decision makers aren’t human?

New employment rights and what they mean for industrial relations

Carbon pricing comes of age

Ready, set, IPO: Market, Team and Preparation

How DBT can help you get on the books of luxury retailers

Property & construction in focus

Why nine out of ten start-ups fail

Working collaboratively to solve problems

Unpacking inflation – the secret threat to retirement plans

FS in Focus: The Targeted Support Framework

Demystifying structured trade finance : Behind the Deal – Episode 2

Creating Value Across Every Customer Touchpoint

Power up your routine

Business Property Relief: What’s changed?

Preparing your business for sale or exit

The battle between tech and fraud

Why every business needs an Active approach to Cyber Security

In this interview Marc Harris chats with Tom Draper, Head Of Insurance at Coalition UK. Coalition provides businesses of all sizes with a highly proactive approach to Cyber Security which goes way beyond merely having an insurance policy in place. Tom Draper Head Of Insurance at Coalition UK Tom Draper has worked in the commercial insurance sector for many years. He began his journey with cyber at international broker AJ Gallagher as Technology & Cyber Practice Leader, spending 10 years working with a wide range of clients to help them mitigate cyber risk. Over that time, Tom saw cyber risks

What do we need to learn about learning at work?

Occupational Trends | The Market in Minutes

FRS 102: understanding operating leases

Understanding Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

How can treasury advisory help consumer businesses thrive?

Are you ready for ‘failure to prevent fraud’?

What’s left after 10 years of pension income?

The evolving PRT market

Unlocking growth, insights from our CEOs

Grow your Pension, Buy Commercial Property, Invest in your Business.

In this Interview Marc Harris chats with Peter Collier & Martin Tilley of WBR Group to learn about the many benefits of Small Self Administered Schemes (SSAS). These are a highly flexible form of pension arrangement exclusively available to directors of limited companies which come with many impressive advantages, the best known of these is enabling company directors to buy commercial property with the SSAS which can then lease the property back to the business in a tax efficient manner. Peter CollierDirector of Marketing and Distribution Peter is Director of Marketing and Distribution for WBR Group. He fell into pensions

Payroll Transformation │ Turning risks into value opportunities

Building Persuasion – Mastering Sales and Negotiations

Beyond Business Ownership: How to value your business

What’s London’s role in driving growth across the UK?

The rewards of non-executive directorships

Social media today: Who’s winning and how (follow-up questions)

The EU Data Act and the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act: new laws on data

Know your Trusts: What is a Trust?

Owner Managed Businesses | Real-time Management Reporting and Information Webinar

Getting on top of your pension