Maximise Tax Relief

Thursday 23rd July 2026

How do I maximise pension tax relief as a higher-rate or additional-rate taxpayer? May 21, 2026 For higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers, pension contributions aren’t just about preparing for retirement — they’re one of the most effective ways to reduce your tax bill today. Once your income crosses key thresholds, the marginal tax you pay on…

Anti Fraud

Preserving messaging trust is going to take a village By Dr. Marco Lafrentz, MEF Global Board Member and Chair, Anti-Fraud Program Mobile numbers have evolved far beyond their original purpose. Today, a single phone number may be used to access banking platforms, recover passwords, verify transactions, or regain entry to online accounts. For many consumers,…

Scams

How Ofcom is combatting mobile messaging scams By Stefano Nicoletti, Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF)  This month Ofcom published its final statement on the battle against mobile messaging scams. It has introduced a new regulatory framework for both person-to-person (P2P) and application-to-person (A2P) messaging in the UK. The framework should significantly reduce the likelihood that consumers…

Calendar

Tuesday 21st July 2026

Here you will find regularly updated lists, details and booking information links for a range of events, workshops, seminars and other business activities       Ladies Who Latte Sheppey A free meeting even on the first Friday of every month  No need to book, just turn up Next meeting 10:00 am Friday 7th August…

Networking Show

Saturday 27th June 2026

Tune In live Wednesdays 2pm-4pm on CPRFM on DAB+ Linda Cloke Linda has been a business owner for many years and has worked in various business sectors including hospitality, construction, retail, media, events and professional services. Linda is passionate about business and keen to assist startups and SMEs develop and grow their business through networking.Synergy…

InstaVideo

Reports suggest that Instagram is expanding aggressively into long-form video, episodic content, television viewing, and streaming. According to multiple industry reports, Meta is positioning Instagram to compete more directly with established streaming platforms by bringing longer-form content and series-based viewing experiences to television screens. On the surface, this sounds exciting. Any new distribution channel has…

Mythos

Thursday 28th May 2026

AI is changing the economics of cyber risk By Dario Betti, CEO, Mobile Ecosystem Forum  Mythos is a highly advanced AI model focused on software analysis and cybersecurity, and it is causing a fair amount of concern. The worry is that advanced AI systems are becoming extremely fast at finding software flaws, and if AI…

Glow Well

Friday 22nd May 2026

THE GLOW WELL RADIO SHOW       LISTEN ON CATCHUP HERE  https://radiowebplayer.com/stations/tradingpost/shows/glow22may.mp3     Step into Wellness with The Glow Well Radio Show!   Join Oana as she takes you on a journey towards holistic well-being every week! Discover the secrets to longevity, beauty & skincare, and how to thrive through perimenopause.  Prioritize mental…

Memory

Friday 15th May 2026

CLOUD VS POCKET – WHO IS WINNING THE MEMORY WAR? By Dario Betti, CEO, Mobile Ecosystem Forum Think of memory as the short-term workspace of our smartphones and laptops. Whether we are taking photos, streaming video or running an AI-powered app, memory allows our devices to process information quickly. Memory is also required elsewhere, increasingly…

Retirement Planning

Thursday 7th May 2026

Am I saving enough for retirement? March 19, 2026 The first questions that a new client asks their Talis IFA are often, ‘how much do I need to afford to retire?’, closely followed by, ‘am I saving enough?’ Our answer is usually based on our ‘life first, money second’ philosophy. Put another way, the answer…

Pension Pots

How to simplify your pension if you have multiple pots Our working lives have changed hugely over the last few decades. Whereas it used to be the norm for people to stay with the same employer, it’s now far more common for people to change jobs multiple times. Nothing wrong with that – but it…

Inflation

Thursday 23rd April 2026

Inflation & high energy prices are bad news for the mobile ecosystem By Dario Betti, CEO, Mobile Ecosystem Forum The latest data from MEF shows that mobile spending is softening across markets between the 2025 and 2026 surveys, as higher energy prices, inflation and interest rates pressure consumers and businesses. This shock is external, but the effects…

Mobile Regs

Friday 17th April 2026

How regulation is redefining the mobile ecosystem across identity, connectivity and commerce By Stefano Nicoletti, Mobile Ecosystem Forum  A fast-evolving regulatory landscape is shaping the future of businesses within the mobile ecosystem. Across messaging, wholesale connectivity, authentication and digital commerce, policymakers around the world are converging on three themes: identity, safety and integrity. These trends…

Enshittification

Saturday 11th April 2026

Can we escape enshittification? By Jamie Dobson, author of ‘Visionaries, Rebels and Machines: The story of humanity’s extraordinary journey from electrification to cloudification’.   The term Enshittification was coined by technology writer Cory Doctorow to describe the systematic degradation of online services that once made our lives better. If you’ve ever wondered why Facebook feels more like an advertising…

Personal E Mail

Thursday 9th April 2026

Personal email cyber security risk is something most people never consider. For many individuals and business owners, one personal email account quietly connects dozens of other services — from cloud storage and shopping accounts to financial platforms and work tools. Because password resets, security alerts, and login confirmations are usually sent to email, that inbox…