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Merryn Talks Money with Bloomberg senior columnist Merryn Somerset Webb is your key to understanding how markets work – and how you can make them work for you. Every episode features a relaxed but in-depth conversation with a fund manager, a strategist, a Bloomberg expert or just someone Merryn finds particularly interesting in any given week. Listen in for the kind of insights and explanations ev... more

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UK consumers used to save very little — now they’re saving a lot, perhaps too much. Why? Kallum Pickering, Peel Hunt chief economist, joins host Merryn Somerset Webb to explain. He points to a “wealth shock”: when gilt yields surged in 2022, pension ... more

In this week’s Merryn Talks Money market wrap, Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek sit down with Chris Clothier, Co-CIO of CGAM to discuss the proposed merger of two of the largest infrastructure investment trusts on the London market, HICL Infrastr... more

Curious about how offshore bonds really work, and whether they’re worth it? In this week’s Merryn Talks Your Money, Merryn Somerset Webb sits down with veteran financial adviser Paula Steele, director at John Lamb Hill Oldridge, to unpack the truth b... more

Host Merryn Somerset Webb speaks to Jim Reid, head of Macro and Thematic Research at Deutsche Bank, to unpack why too much cash is risky over the long run and why starting valuations drive real investment outcomes. They dig into 200 years of data on ... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Clothier
A notable commentator on infrastructure investments and part of Capital Gaining Asset Management.
Capital Gaining Asset Management
Episode: Why This Controversial Investment Trust Deal Has Riled Key Shareholders
Paula Steele
Director of John Lamb Hill Oldbridge with over 40 years of experience in financial services, focusing on life assurance and later life planning.
John Lamb Hill Oldbridge
Episode: Offshore Bonds: What They Are and Who They’re For
Jim Reid
Head of Macro and Thematic Research at Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank
Episode: Jim Reid on Why Cash Is the Riskiest Investment of All
Richard Staveley
Manager of Rockwood Strategic Investment Trust, which focuses on very small companies in the UK
Rockwood Strategic Investment Trust
Episode: Why UK Small Caps Could Soar — Rockwood’s Richard Staveley on Value, Catalysts & Momentum
Neil Shearing
Group Chief Economist at Capital Economics and author of The Fractured Age.
Capital Economics
Episode: How the US-China Rivalry Is Reshaping the Global Economy with Neil Shearing
Joe Bauernfreund
CEO and CIO at Asset Value Investors, manager of AVI Global Trust and AVI Japan Opportunity Trust
Asset Value Investors
Episode: How to Find—and Force—Value From Tokyo to Seoul
Tom McPhail
Pensions expert and former head of retirement policy at Hargreaves Lansdown
Episode: We Speak to the Pensions Expert Who is Taking His Tax-Free Cash Now
Dominic Frisbee
Author of The Flying Frisbee investment newsletter and The Secret History of Gold.
Episode: Can Gold Keep Rallying?
Roger Lee
Head of Equity Strategy at Cavendish, with nearly 30 years in the equity market
Cavendish
Episode: Could a Fiscal Crisis Bring Down the Government?

Hosts

Merryn Somerset Webb
Host of Merryn Talks Money, Editor-at-Large for Bloomberg UK Wealth, and a prominent financial commentator.
John Stepek
Senior reporter and author of the Money Distilled Newsletter.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 657 ratings
  • Healthy wealth warning on novelty crypto investments. Great chemistry from the commentators.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    lolfryer
    a month ago
  • One of the most interesting and informative UK finance podcasts

    Podcast Addict
    5
    marco
    a month ago
  • Chancellor for a day

    Great to hear today

    Your guest suggested cutting welfare But failed to say what how and the ramification of this to a public who have been given money for years

    Generation are now dependent on this government hand outs

    Instead of creating time limits on dependent pits of money

    So we need to stop feeding the broken British And be brave and cap entitlement across the board

    BUT this is always met with resistance SO make it a one size fits all get rid of all the layers and universal one amount ... more

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    5
    lovealways#
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Adverts

    An excellent podcast ruined by excessive adverts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mjocyp
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Excellent

    An oasis of financial literacy amongst a media landscape captured by Keynesian aggregate demand fallacies.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kurtUSUKGRE
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Why This Controversial Investment Trust Deal Has Riled Key Shareholders
Q: What can shareholders do to stop the deal from going through?
They should get in touch with the Board of HICL via their email, expressing their approval or disapproval of the deal, as shareholder voices matter in such decisions.
Offshore Bonds: What They Are and Who They’re For
Q: Who shouldn't have an offshore bond?
If you are going to need a large amount of capital suddenly, you should consider that offshore bonds should only be for long-term investments.
Jim Reid on Why Cash Is the Riskiest Investment of All
Q: What should you tell new investors holding cash?
Investing over a five-year period has a great chance of not losing money, but many common methods might not align with this advice.
Jim Reid on Why Cash Is the Riskiest Investment of All
Q: What strategies do you recommend for maximizing returns?
To maximize returns, buy the lowest PE ones and hold equities for 25 years.
Jim Reid on Why Cash Is the Riskiest Investment of All
Q: How much time should someone invest to reduce the risk of loss?
Five years is probably where you start to see the probabilities get much more in your favor.

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The content is centered around finance, investing, and economic policies, often featuring discussions with leading figures in the finance and investment industries. Topics range from understanding student loans and budgeting for university students to explorations of the UK economy, the implications of tariffs, and debates on contemporary issues such as AI's impact on the labor market. Unique to this content, the blend of practical financial advice with insightful guest appearances makes it valuable for listeners looking to enhance their financial literacy and navigate the complexities of market trends and economic shifts. The show provides a mix of humor, expert analysis, and relatable discussions, making complex financial topics more acce... more

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4. Richard Staveley
5. Neil Shearing
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