Welcome to Word on the Street, a weekly podcast from Barclays UK where our experts help ordinary investors make sense of the latest news and events impacting the world’s financial markets. Please note that past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. All investments can fall as well as rise in value and you can lose some or all of your money. Additionally, this podcast does not constitute an investment recommendation.
#258 Decisions, decisions, decisions
Sophie Moody quizzes Luke Pearce on the common questions we’re being asked right now. Topics include: Investing versus cash, emerging market equities, US rate cuts and so-called ‘known unknowns’. Tune in to find out more.
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2/22/2024 • 10 minutes, 41 seconds
#257 Curb your enthusiasm
What are the implications of a UK recession? And has recent inflation progress offered false hope? Plus, are markets really bothered about the race to the White House? Join Will Hobbs and Sophie Moody to find out more.
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2/15/2024 • 23 minutes, 11 seconds
#256 Broken China?
This week we look at the good, the bad, and the ugly in the global economy today. From the struggles of China and Germany, to the gravity-defying US and more. Is it a world of pain or hope for investors?
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2/9/2024 • 17 minutes, 33 seconds
#255 Are we nearly there yet?
If inflation is easing off, why are rate cuts still on ice? And with corporate earnings season in full swing, will ‘Big Tech’ keep marching on? Tune in to hear Will Hobbs and Miles Sherry in another must-listen episode.
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2/1/2024 • 22 minutes, 58 seconds
#254 Unfinished business
Will Hobbs and Miles Sherry pick up where they left off last week. As well as pondering recent global headlines, they turn their attention to Emerging Markets and China. What role might they play for investors in 2024?
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1/25/2024 • 18 minutes, 29 seconds
#253 What on earth is going on?
From Bitcoin to elections, and inflation to conflict, Will Hobbs and Miles Sherry join forces to make sense of an eye-catching start to the year. Should investors brace for another unpredictable 12 months?
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1/18/2024 • 26 minutes, 24 seconds
#252: What will the central banks do next?
Will Hobbs (Head of UK Multi-Asset Wealth) talks to Ryan Blute (Managing Director, PIMCO) about another year with central bankers centre stage for investors.
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12/15/2023 • 10 minutes, 22 seconds
#251: JP Morgan and Schroders – What can UK investors expect in 2024?
Will Hobbs (Head of UK Multi-Asset Wealth), Karen Ward (Chief Market Strategist at JP Morgan Asset Management), and Nick Kirrage (Co-head Global Value Team at Schroders) talk about the investment outlook for 2024, including what we can expect from AI, US productivity, and how much geopolitical risk has been priced in the markets.
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12/12/2023 • 18 minutes, 28 seconds
#250: Principal Financial – Could geopolitical volatility change how we invest?
Will Hobbs (Head of UK Multi-Asset Wealth) talks with Eric Shimp (International Government Affairs for Principal Financial Group) about whether events such as upcoming elections, the rise of China, and the decline of US economic dominance could change the way we invest.
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12/7/2023 • 22 minutes, 57 seconds
#249: Aubrey Capital – What are the challenges of investing in China?
Will Hobbs (Head of UK Multi-Asset Wealth) talks with Camellia Huang (Investment Analyst at Aubrey Capital Management) about the unique opportunities and challenges of investing in China.
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11/30/2023 • 15 minutes, 11 seconds
#248: Autumn Statement Reaction
In this special episode, Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Clare Francis (Director of Savings and Investments), and Luke Pearce (Senior Investment Strategist) share their insights, perspectives, and candid conversation on how today’s announcement could affect investors and what changes may lie ahead.
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11/22/2023 • 10 minutes, 41 seconds
#247: Should UK investors still expect global economic growth?
We look at how the latest fall in US inflation, a struggling Chinese economy, and persistent fears of recession could be affecting a global economic outlook, with Maya Welford (Behavioural Finance Expert) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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11/16/2023 • 10 minutes, 34 seconds
#246: How could the slowing of inflation affect UK Investors?
We discuss whether central banks are successfully reigning in inflation and what the future of interest rates may mean for investors, with Maya Welford (Behavioural Finance Expert), Alan Budenberg (Investment Consultant), and Francis Addai (Senior Investment Strategist).
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11/9/2023 • 16 minutes, 7 seconds
#245: M&G – Will we soon see a cut in interest rates or could they start to rise again?
Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) talks with David Parsons (Head of the Public Fixed Income Investment Specialists at M&G) about whether interest rates have peaked and, if so, will central banks start cutting them soon, or are there more clouds on the horizon for the global economy?
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11/2/2023 • 20 minutes, 55 seconds
#244: Morgan Stanley – How do you choose investments in a volatile world?
Miles Sherry (Wealth Manager) asks Laura Bottega (Chief Operating Officer of International Equities at Morgan Stanley) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) questions posed by investors, including how they should invest in a volatile world, could today’s big companies lose their dominant positions, and if a diversified investment is still the best way of capturing long-term gains.
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10/26/2023 • 33 minutes, 23 seconds
#243: BlueBay - How do high interest rates and inflation change the way we invest?
Chris Bamford (Portfolio Manager) talks to Mark Dowding (Chief Investment Officer at BlueBay Asset Management) and Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation) about the role of high-quality fixed income within diversified portfolios. They also explore inflation, labour markets, the latest expectations for interest rates, and what it all may mean for investors.
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10/19/2023 • 30 minutes, 59 seconds
#242: Should investors prepare for another rise in inflation?
We talk about the latest market news, the possible return of higher oil prices and rising inflation, and the outlook for the world economy, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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10/12/2023 • 13 minutes, 28 seconds
#241: Should investors still worry about chaotic markets and a coming recession?
This week, we look at whether a the fears of recession have faded and what should investors learn from another chaotic week in markets, with Miles Sherry (Wealth manager) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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10/5/2023 • 13 minutes, 31 seconds
#240: Can economic resilience continue in the face of soaring interest rates?
We discuss what is driving interest rates higher when inflation appears to be softening and why financial markets are banking on economic resilience, with Maya Welford (Behavioural Finance Expert) and Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation).
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9/28/2023 • 9 minutes, 2 seconds
#239: Has the Bank of England signalled that we’ve reached the peak in interest rate rises?
We look at the Bank of England’s decision to pause its interest rate rises and if the old adage “Sell in May” is still bearing fruit, with Miles Sherry (Wealth Manager) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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9/21/2023 • 20 minutes, 59 seconds
#238: Goldman Sachs – How do investment themes reveal opportunities to investors?
Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) speaks with Luke Barrs (Global Head of Client Portfolio Management, Goldman Sachs Asset Management) about possible investment themes, such as the prospects for a global manufacturing shift away from Asia, and how to gauge what investments are best positioned to thrive in a changing environment.
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9/19/2023 • 23 minutes, 41 seconds
#237: Should markets be wary of a dominant China and global tech giants?
We discuss the impact of rising inflation and oil prices on the market, as well as how the dominance of China and tech giants affects competition and innovation, with Maya Welford (Behavioural Finance Expert) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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9/14/2023 • 13 minutes, 56 seconds
#236: Polar Capital - Can high interest rates be good for investors?
Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) talks with Nick Brind (Fund Manager, Polar Capital) about how the rise and fall of interest rates affect the financial sector and whether we could be entering a new era of persistently high interest rates.
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9/12/2023 • 16 minutes, 20 seconds
#235: Why is the price of gold so important to investors?
Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) speaks with Ned Naylor-Leyland (Fund Manager, Head of Gold & Silver at Jupiter Asset Management) about the role that precious metals play in investment portfolios and what the rise and fall in their prices says about the prevailing markets.
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9/7/2023 • 20 minutes, 16 seconds
#234: What is driving the rising demand for bond investments?
Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) meets Frank Paone (Head of Global Investor Services – non-US at Lord Abbett) and Kewjin Yuoh (Partner at Lord Abbett) to discuss where the recent increase in the appetite for investing in bonds has come from and what investors should know about rising bond duration and yields.
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9/6/2023 • 22 minutes, 45 seconds
#233: What challenges do investors face in the UK small and medium-sized market?
Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) talks with Judith Mackenzie (Head of Downing Fund Managers) about how she and her team decide on which companies to invest in, as well as the opportunities and pitfalls of investing in the UK market.
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9/5/2023 • 15 minutes, 4 seconds
#232: Why do investors still think it’s a good time to remain invested?
This week, we discuss the latest topics that are troubling investors – from how investments can compete with rising cash rates to growing geopolitical fears and uncertainties – and how these can affect investment decisions, with Maya Welford (Behavioural Finance Expert), Miles Sherry (Wealth Manager), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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8/31/2023 • 21 minutes, 29 seconds
#231: How do your biases affect your investment performance?
We talk about how behavioural biases can affect investors and what you can do to defend against them, with Maya Welford (Behavioural Finance Expert), Stephen Peters (Senior Investment Specialist), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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8/25/2023 • 21 minutes, 10 seconds
#230: Where are the opportunities in Asian markets?
We look at the investment opportunities in Asian stock markets, where the potential risks may lie and what to consider when investing across the region with Maya Welford (Behavioural Finance Expert), Rob Mansell (Senior Investment Manager) and Sean Markowicz (Investment Strategist).
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8/18/2023 • 21 minutes, 16 seconds
#229: Should I consider adding bonds into my portfolio?
We discuss the bond market, why investing in bonds may be beneficial in the current environment, the risks involved and what to consider if you are investing in bonds with Maya Welford (Behavioural Finance Expert), Chris Bamford (Head of Fixed Income Manager Selection) and Alan Budenberg (Investment Consultant).
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8/11/2023 • 19 minutes, 18 seconds
#228: What are the investment opportunities in the US?
We talk about how the US has managed to subdue inflation and remain a leading global market, as well as where opportunities may be for investors, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Stephen Peters (Senior Investment Specialist), and Francis Addai (Senior Investment Strategist).
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8/3/2023 • 17 minutes, 49 seconds
#227: What are clients asking us about our latest strategic and tactical changes?
We discuss what our clients and customers are asking us about our recent Strategic Asset Allocation update and our latest tactical views, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Miles Sherry (Wealth Manager), and Luke Pearce (Senior Investment Strategist).
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7/27/2023 • 14 minutes, 14 seconds
#226: Has the world of interest rates become more interesting for fixed income investors?
Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation) talks with Iain Stealey (CIO for Global Fixed Income at J.P. Morgan Asset Management), unpacking some insights into the world of investing as a fixed income team and how high inflation and interest rates create investment opportunities. They also explore what to look out for on the horizon.
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7/19/2023 • 16 minutes, 5 seconds
#225: How is the investment landscape shaping the strategic asset allocation?
We discuss how the changing investment landscape, higher interest rates, and stubborn inflation is influencing Barclays Wealth’s Strategic Asset Allocation, with Maya Welford (Behavioural Finance Expert), Paul Wesson (Senior Quantitative Strategist), and Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation).
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7/14/2023 • 9 minutes, 28 seconds
#224: How high will interest rates go and will there be a recession?
We look at how high inflation and even higher interest rates are affecting the UK economy and stock market, as well as whether the UK is prepared for a recession, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments) and Francis Addai (Senior Investment Strategist).
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7/6/2023 • 13 minutes, 48 seconds
#223: What should investors know about investing in energy?
This week, we talk about what is happening in the energy market, what the future looks like for investing in energy companies, and whether commodities are still good diversifiers for investments, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), James Neale (Sector Specialist and Senior Research Analyst at MFS Investment Management), and Sean Markowicz (Senior Investment Strategist).
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6/30/2023 • 22 minutes, 37 seconds
#222: How do investors choose what US companies to invest in?
Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) talks with Hollie Briggs (Head of Global Product Management at Loomis Sayles) about investing in US shares, how she and her team select the companies to invest in, and what future opportunities may be found in the US market.
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6/28/2023 • 12 minutes
#221: What are the challenges of investing in emerging markets?
Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) talks to Rogério Poppe (CEO of ARX Investimentos) about the opportunities and challenges of investing in Brazilian shares, as well as reviewing the latest sharp rise in the Bank of England’s interest rate and whether investors should worry about the UK’s rising debt.
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6/22/2023 • 12 minutes, 23 seconds
#220: Value vs. growth: Where is the future of growth investing?
In the second of two podcasts looking at value versus growth investing, Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) talks to Stuart Dunbar (Partner at Baillie Gifford) about what is a growth investment, what investors look for in growth stocks, and what the future looks like for growth and value investing.
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6/15/2023 • 18 minutes, 50 seconds
#219: Value vs. growth: Is the search for value still relevant?
In this first of two podcasts looking at value versus growth investing, Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) talks to Roberta Barr (Head of Value Team ESG and Fund Manager at Schroders) about what defines value investing, the challenges of identifying value stocks, and what drives a successful value investor.
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6/14/2023 • 17 minutes, 13 seconds
#218: Does bad news lead investors to make bad decisions?
We discuss the significant challenges facing China and the US, and how the precarious global economy may lead investors to reach the wrong conclusions, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Maya Welford (Behavioural Finance Expert), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
6/8/2023 • 14 minutes, 19 seconds
#217: Has inflation (finally) passed its peak?
We look at the latest news from US, the impact of rampant inflation in the UK and elsewhere, and if opportunities to invest in AI (artificial intelligence) are already becoming apparent, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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6/1/2023 • 9 minutes, 47 seconds
#216: What next for Europe?
This week, we delve into Europe in a bit more detail following a tumultuous start to the year for the region’s equity markets, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Ian Aylward (Head of Manager Selection and Responsible Investing) and Sean Markowicz (Senior Investment Strategist).
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5/25/2023 • 9 minutes, 52 seconds
#215: Does diversification still work?
We look at whether diversified multi-asset portfolios are still the way forward, take stock on the ongoing US debt ceiling debate, while navigating a surge in interest rates, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments) and Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation).
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5/18/2023 • 14 minutes, 21 seconds
#214: Do higher interest rates change how you invest?
With the Bank of England once again raising its base rate this week, we look at the relationship between policy rates and cash. We also investigate whether higher cash savings can better the returns from investments, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments) and Francis Addai (Senior Investment Strategist).
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5/11/2023 • 9 minutes, 52 seconds
#213: Where are the investment opportunities in China?
This week, Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) speaks with Himalee Bahl (Investment Director at Fidelity International) about how much Asia, especially China, has changed post-pandemic and whether investors can find new opportunities emerging in one of the world’s largest economies.
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5/9/2023 • 26 minutes, 11 seconds
#212: Why is it important to know your tax threshold?
We discuss the importance for UK investors to know what tax threshold they are in, the impact of the recent changes to the thresholds, and what they can do to become more tax-efficient, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Lee Platt (Wealth Planning Director) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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4/28/2023 • 12 minutes, 44 seconds
#211: Is high inflation holding back the global economic recovery?
We look at the effects of prolonged high inflation on the UK, whether global markets are doing enough to avoid a downturn, and ask if artificial intelligence automation could be the first step to a new industrial revolution, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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4/20/2023 • 13 minutes, 25 seconds
#210: Have we seen the peak in global interest rate rises?
We discuss what a more cautious Federal Reserve means for the global economy, whether interest rates have finally peaked, and if the UK’s better-than-feared outlook is defying investor expectations, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments) and Luke Pearce (Senior Investment Specialist).
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4/13/2023 • 12 minutes, 58 seconds
#209: Does the UK still offer strong investment opportunities?
We look at whether the UK can compete in today’s changing global markets, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Stephen Peters (Senior Portfolio Manager), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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4/6/2023 • 12 minutes, 56 seconds
#208: Are there investment opportunities in the wake of the US banking crisis?
This week, we speak about the fallout from the US banking crisis, what it means for global growth, and if any opportunities are emerging, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Ken Little CFA (Managing Director, Investments Group at Brandes Investment Partners), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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3/30/2023 • 18 minutes, 12 seconds
#207: Will rising interest rates and inflation affect your long-term investment plans?
In the midst of increased economic uncertainty and central banks becoming more cautious, we talk about how best to strike a balance between reacting to market moves or news events and keeping to a longer-term strategic investment plan, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Maya Welford (Behavioural Finance Expert), Francis Addai (Senior Investment Strategist), and Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation).
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3/23/2023 • 17 minutes, 29 seconds
Special: Is another financial crisis inevitable?
In this special recording of Word on the Street, we discuss the latest developments in the European banking sector and whether confidence in global banks is at a tipping point, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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3/20/2023 • 13 minutes, 37 seconds
#206: Is the Budget good for investors and will markets avoid another crisis?
We look at what the Spring Budget means for our customers and clients and whether the recent market volatility is a cause for concern, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Emma Hosking-Williams (Associate Partner in Ernst & Young’s Private Capital Tax team), Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Specialist), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer). The information in this podcast provides a general outline of the subjects covered in the 2023 Spring Budget, and should not be regarded as financial advice. Accordingly, EY cannot accept responsibility for loss arising from any action taken or not taken by anyone using information from this podcast.
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3/16/2023 • 19 minutes, 45 seconds
Special: What is the effect of the SVB collapse?
In this special recording of Word on the Street, we look at the impact of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) failure, and if this could signal the start of a new financial crisis, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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3/13/2023 • 21 minutes, 50 seconds
#205: Who wins, and who loses, if the US hikes interest rates?
As the US starts to consider more aggressive interest rate rises, we talk about where the US economy is headed, how it could impact global growth, and where the investment opportunities may be, with Ron Temple (Chief Market Strategist at Lazard Asset Management) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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3/9/2023 • 27 minutes, 42 seconds
#204: Is the new Brexit deal a boon for UK markets?
With the Windsor Framework having been agreed this week and Nicola Sturgeon's recent resignation, we look at what all this means for the UK and its relationship with the EU, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Specialist), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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3/2/2023 • 21 minutes, 4 seconds
#203: How can sustainable investing deliver positive returns and positive outcomes?
During a week highlighting a return of droughts in Europe and fresh food shortages in the UK, we discuss how sustainable investments may be the crucial opportunities that could deliver in the future, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investing), Shakeel Aslam (Responsible Investments Analyst), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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2/23/2023 • 18 minutes, 1 second
#202: Is it time to re-think your retirement strategy?
With a stalled economy, continued high inflation, and fears of further interest-rate rises, we discuss how these could impact UK pensions and what this means for those planning for retirement, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investing), Lee Platt (Director Wealth Planner), and Sean Markowicz (Investment Strategist.
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2/16/2023 • 15 minutes, 23 seconds
#201: Should economic forecasts worry UK investors?
With the UK economy floundering and recession fears still looming, we discuss what is driving markets, whether market forecasts are at all reliable, and how we can tackle some of the behavioural biases that affect investors, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investing), Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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2/9/2023 • 22 minutes, 54 seconds
#200: What has Brexit, Bitcoin, Covid, and the cost-of-living crisis meant for UK investors?
In our 200th episode, we look back over the last three years to see what we got right, what we got wrong, and what the pandemic, Brexit, Bitcoin, and the cost-of-living crisis taught us as investors, with Miles Sherry (Wealth Manager) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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2/2/2023 • 24 minutes, 59 seconds
#199 Do UK investors have reasons to be hopeful?
While the latest corporate earnings reports make sombre reading and the global outlook appears bleak, we look at how UK investors could successfully navigate through these interesting times, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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1/26/2023 • 20 minutes, 13 seconds
#198 Is China on the verge of a post-pandemic boost?
With China's easing of Covid restrictions and a rallying stock market, we ask if it is on the cusp of a post-pandemic boost and what opportunities could it bring, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Rob Mansell (Senior Investment Manager), and Francis Addai (Senior Investment Strategist).
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1/19/2023 • 19 minutes, 7 seconds
#197 Is the stock market the economy?
With a global recession looming, we look at whether investors have already priced this risk into stock markets, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments) and Sean Markowicz (Investment Strategist).
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1/12/2023 • 11 minutes, 32 seconds
#196 What can we expect from 2023?
This week, we look at what we think may lie in store during 2023 and what investors should keep an eye on to make the most of their savings, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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1/5/2023 • 33 minutes, 17 seconds
#195 What’s the global outlook as 2022 comes to a close?
This week, we look at China's easing of its coronavirus restrictions and the outlook of the global economy, with Phil Attreed (Head of Wealth Specialists) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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12/29/2022 • 10 minutes, 5 seconds
#194 Inflation and interest rates, is there a bargain to be had in investments?
This week, we ask whether inflation has finally peaked, if central bankers can ease off interest rate rises next year, and whether investments are a bargain, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments) and Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation).
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12/15/2022 • 14 minutes, 1 second
#193 What opportunities and challenges do we see in 2023?
This week, we ask two top CEOs at Barclays about what they think was a defining moment in 2022 and what opportunities and challenges they foresee in 2023, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Hannah Bernard (Head of Business Banking), Nicky Eggers (Head of Wealth Management & Investments), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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12/9/2022 • 22 minutes, 12 seconds
#192 Are falling UK house prices an investment opportunity?
This week, we talk about the UK property market, whether house prices will continue to drop next year, and if this is an opportunity for UK investors, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Richard Donnell (Executive Director at Zoopla), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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12/1/2022 • 16 minutes, 23 seconds
#191 Is the Technology sector still an exciting investment opportunity?
This week, we look at the Technology sector, what's gone well and what's not, and where we should look for the next "big thing", with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Ben Rogoff (Fund Manager at Polar Capital), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
Please note that any stocks or company names mentioned in this podcast are used for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered in any way as investment advice.
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11/24/2022 • 22 minutes, 16 seconds
#190 UK Autumn Statement Special: What does it mean for investors in 2023?
This week, we discuss the UK Autumn Statement, how its changes could affect investors and what impact it may have on the UK in the coming year, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Emma Hosking-Williams (Associate Partner in Ernst & Young’s Private Capital Tax team), Olivia Gleeson (Government Relations Expert), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
The information in this podcast provides a general outline of the subjects covered in the 2022 Autumn Statement and should not be regarded as financial advice. Accordingly, EY cannot accept responsibility for loss arising from any action taken or not taken by anyone using information from this podcast.
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11/18/2022 • 11 minutes, 55 seconds
#189 How has market and political volatility affected investments?
This week, we look back on the last few months of economic and political volatility, how investments have fared during this time, and what investors can do about it, with Clare Francis (Savings & Investments Director), Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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11/10/2022 • 18 minutes, 33 seconds
#188 Can you be a better investor in unpredictable markets?
This week we look at what has shifted in markets and central bank policies as we enter an era of rising interest rates, where you might be tempted to look for comfort, and how to make improved investment decisions by understanding yourself better, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Robert Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance), and Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation).
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11/3/2022 • 14 minutes, 55 seconds
#187 What can we expect from the US midterm elections?
This week, we review the potential outcomes of the US midterm elections, how they could play out, and what they might mean for markets and investors, with Phil Attreed (Head of Wealth Specialists), Sean Markowicz (Investment Strategist) and Samina Chaudhary (Portfolio Manager)
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10/27/2022 • 13 minutes, 25 seconds
#186 Is the UK at a fork in the road?
This week we discuss the latest from the UK after another turbulent week, and our views on China as the world’s largest parliamentary gathering continues, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Rob Mansell (Portfolio Manager), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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10/21/2022 • 24 minutes, 4 seconds
#185 The latest from Westminster
In this Word on the Street Special, we take a look at the latest developments from Westminster including Monday’s statement from the Chancellor, and the revised outlook for the UK economy, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Expert), Luke Pearce (Asset Allocation specialist), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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10/17/2022 • 17 minutes, 51 seconds
#184 What are the latest political and economic developments dominating the headlines?
This week, we look at the latest market turbulence, and recent political developments including a read out from the party conferences, and whether now is the time to pay off mortgages versus investing, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Expert), Miles Sherry (Wealth Manager), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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10/13/2022 • 18 minutes, 16 seconds
#183 UK Roundtable: What impact has the cost-of-living crisis had on UK businesses?
In this, our latest UK Roundtable, we look at the impact the cost-of-living crisis has had on the UK’s small and medium-sized businesses, and what, if any, opportunities may emerge, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Michael Hartig (Head of Specialist Teams Business Banking), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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10/7/2022 • 20 minutes, 12 seconds
Monthly Market Insights: Inflation worries and the rocky road ahead
As part of our aim to keep clients and customers informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting our portfolios and funds, Phil Attreed, Head of Wealth Specialists, talks to Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer, about the inflation outlook and what it means for investors and the wider economy.
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10/4/2022 • 12 minutes, 29 seconds
#182 What does the Bank of England’s emergency intervention mean for UK investors?
This week, we discuss the Bank of England’s emergency intervention to shore up UK pensions, the consequences of higher interest rates, and what it all means for UK investors, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Chris Bamford (Senior Portfolio Manager), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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9/29/2022 • 20 minutes, 22 seconds
Special: Should UK investors worry about a weakened pound?
In this Word on the Street Special, we talk about what UK investors need to know about the drop in the value of Sterling and what to expect in Europe after the Italian elections, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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9/26/2022 • 13 minutes, 36 seconds
#181 How does the Mini-Budget impact UK investors?
This week, we talk about the government’s recently announced Mini-Budget, what it means for our customers and clients, and how it impacts UK investors, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Expert), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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9/23/2022 • 16 minutes, 8 seconds
#180 What can UK investors do when markets turn volatile?
This week, we talk about recent market volatility, the multiple threats assailing the world economy, and what, if anything, we as investors should do about it, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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9/15/2022 • 13 minutes, 28 seconds
#179 What are the challenges facing the UK market?
This week, we look at the challenges facing the UK market, including the falling value of the pound, and what opportunities may lie ahead, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Stephen Peters (Senior Fund Manager), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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9/8/2022 • 22 minutes, 13 seconds
#178 Is successful investing down to luck or skill?
This week, we look at the increasing uncertainty in investment markets and whether luck or skill is the defining factor for a successful investor, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments) and Luke Pearce (Senior Investment Strategist).
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9/1/2022 • 13 minutes, 52 seconds
#177 Is now a good time to invest?
This week, we will look at whether now is a good time to invest and if it’s wise to invest when everyone else seems to think it’s a bad idea, with Phil Attreed (Head of Wealth Specialists), Maya Welford (Behavioural Finance Specialist), and Francis Addai (Senior Investment Strategist)
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8/25/2022 • 15 minutes, 52 seconds
#176 What lies ahead as the cost-of-living crisis starts to bite?
This week, we give an update on Westminster politics and the path ahead for the UK amidst a cost-of-living crisis, with Miles Sherry (Wealth Manager), Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Expert), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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8/18/2022 • 18 minutes, 4 seconds
#175 How do you find the right fund managers to run your investments?
This week, we talk about the mounting worries of a recession and the steady rise of interest rates, and how to identify the right fund managers to run your investments, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Ian Aylward (Head of Manager Selection & Responsible Investing), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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8/11/2022 • 14 minutes, 45 seconds
#174 With rising interest rates, is it time for investors to start moving into cash?
This week, given the Bank of England’s latest hike in interest rates, we talk about the risk of a recession and whether investors should be tempted to start moving into cash, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Sean Markowicz (Investment Strategist), and Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance).
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8/4/2022 • 16 minutes, 26 seconds
#173 With another turbulent week for investments, is it time to buy stocks?
This week, Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) discuss another turbulent week in the world of investments amidst further aggressive action from the world’s central banks to cool inflation. Is it time to buy stocks yet?
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7/28/2022 • 9 minutes, 10 seconds
#172 What is the latest in the battle against inflation?
This week we will discuss the rapidly evolving European energy story, the latest messages provided by incoming economic data and some thoughts on China’s current plight and, of course, how investors can best navigate all of this complexity, with Phil Attreed (Head of Wealth Specialists) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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7/21/2022 • 20 minutes, 31 seconds
#171 What’s in store for the UK as inflation is rising?
This week, we discuss the potential paths ahead for inflation and how investors should think about investing during high inflation, with Phil Attreed (Head of Wealth Specialists), Luke (Pearce Senior Investment Strategist), and Chris Bamford (Senior Fund Manager).
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7/13/2022 • 17 minutes, 44 seconds
Monthly Market Insights: What can we expect after a very tough first half?
As part of our aim to keep clients and customers informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting our portfolios and funds, Phil Attreed (Head of Wealth Specialists) talks to Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) about the first half of the year and what to expect from the next six months.
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7/12/2022 • 13 minutes, 29 seconds
#170 Where will the next breakthrough come from?
This week, we look back at an eventful week in the UK as well as how to approach investing in innovation and whether it is possible to spot where the next breakthrough will come from, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Ben Rogoff (Fund Manager at Polar Capital), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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7/7/2022 • 20 minutes, 59 seconds
Word on the Street Special: Is the UK government in crisis?
In this Word on the Street special, we discuss the latest government ministers’ resignations, whether this signals a government in crisis, and how this could affect UK investment markets, with Phil Attreed (Head of Wealth Specialists), Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Expert) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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7/6/2022 • 10 minutes, 37 seconds
#169 The year so far and what can we expect from the next six months?
This week, we look at how the year so far has been marked by volatility, runaway inflation, and fears of a recession, and consider what to expect from the next six months of 2022, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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7/1/2022 • 22 minutes, 6 seconds
#168 UK Roundtable: Are UK businesses coping as economic pressures mount?
In this month’s UK Roundtable, we discuss the factors that are putting a squeeze on UK businesses and how companies are coping, as well as how shareholders are leading the change in company behaviour, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Michael Hartig (Head of Specialist Teams Business Banking), Ian Aylward (Head of Manager Selection and Responsible Investing), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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6/24/2022 • 16 minutes, 19 seconds
#167 What are the top concerns of our customers and clients?
This week we discuss what our customers and clients’ top concerns are, including the latest Bank of England rate rise, navigating unsettled investment markets, and rising inflation, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Miles Sherry (Wealth Manager), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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6/16/2022 • 25 minutes, 9 seconds
Monthly Market Insights: A challenging summer ahead?
As part of our aim to keep clients and customers informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting our portfolios and funds, Phil Attreed, Head of Wealth Specialists, talks to Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer, about the US, Europe, and China and what the future may hold.
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6/14/2022 • 10 minutes, 14 seconds
#166 What impact has the vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister had on markets?
This week, we talk about the impact the vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister has had on markets, as well as how the growth of social media may be affecting our judgements as investors, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Relations Expert), Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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6/10/2022 • 18 minutes, 17 seconds
#165 UK Round Table: What impact is the Sue Gray report having on Westminster?
In this month’s UK Round Table, we discuss the impact of the Sue Gray report on Westminster and how businesses are adapting to on-going supply chain and personnel shortages, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments), Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Relations Expert), Karen Johnson (UK Head of Retail & Wholesale Corporate Bank), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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5/26/2022 • 16 minutes, 44 seconds
#164 Have world events changed our long-term investment views?
This week, we look at whether world events have changed our long-term investment views and where we think returns might be heading in the next 10 to 20 years, with Sarah Gresty (Head of Investments) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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5/19/2022 • 19 minutes, 59 seconds
#163 Is trusting your gut a sound investment strategy?
This week, we look at why familiar or well-known companies are often the most popular investments and whether trusting your gut is a sound investment strategy, with Miles Sherry (Senior investment Consultant), Maya Welford (Behavioural Finance Specialist), and Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation). To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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5/12/2022 • 15 minutes, 35 seconds
Monthly Market Insights: Out of the frying pan and into the fire
As part of our aim to keep clients and customers informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting our portfolios and funds, Phil Attreed, Head of Wealth Specialists, talks to Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer, about recent interest rate rises, the latest on Ukraine, and China's Covid outbreak.
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5/10/2022 • 14 minutes, 57 seconds
#162 What are the most common concerns and questions on investors’ minds at the moment?
This week, we look at some of our customer and clients’ most common questions and concerns, including the likelihood of a recession, whether commodities are still a good investment, and our view on investing in real estate, with Phil Attreed (Head of Wealth Specialists) and Luke Pearce (Senior Investment Strategist).
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5/5/2022 • 16 minutes, 4 seconds
#161 UK Round Table: How are businesses coping with higher costs and challenges with productivity?
In this month’s UK Round Table, we discuss how the UK’s small and medium sized businesses are having to adapt to higher costs and productivity challenges, as well as what opportunities investors are looking for in the current UK market, with Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant), Michael Hartig (Head of Specialist Teams Business Banking), Stephen Peters (Senior Fund Manager), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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4/28/2022 • 15 minutes, 37 seconds
#160 How are the markets reacting to the upcoming May elections?
This week, we talk about the fallout from the lockdown fines on the government, the upcoming May elections, and how markets are reacting to the French elections and tech sector slide, with Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant), Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Relations Expert), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer). To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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4/21/2022 • 21 minutes, 9 seconds
#159 Why should investors be looking for support from investment professionals?
This week, we look at the challenges facing investors and the benefits of having investment professionals by your side, with Phil Attreed (Head of Wealth Specialists), Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance), Ian Aylward, (Head of Manager Selection and Responsible Investing) and Luke Pearce (Senior Investment Strategist).
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4/13/2022 • 27 minutes, 31 seconds
#158 With recent world events impacting the UK market, what is the outlook for investors?
This week, we look at the outlook for the UK market, whether its unloved, cheap stocks are set for a revival, and if the energy crisis and world events have caused a shakeup of what constitutes ethical investing, with Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant), Stephen Peters (Senior Portfolio Manager), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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4/8/2022 • 23 minutes, 13 seconds
Monthly Market Insights: War in Ukraine, the next recession, and what’s in store for investors
As part of our aim to keep clients and customers informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting our portfolios and funds, Phil Attreed, Head of Wealth Specialists, talks with Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer, about Ukraine, inflation, Covid, and the US yield curve inversion.
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4/5/2022 • 10 minutes, 57 seconds
#157 What can we learn from the most famous investors during these volatile times?
This week, we talk about the latest hopeful news coming out of Ukraine, whether we should be worried about the next recession, and what can we learn from the world’s most famous investors during these volatile times, with Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant), Mike Haslam (Head of Funds Distribution), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer). To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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3/31/2022 • 21 minutes, 9 seconds
#156 UK Round Table: What does the Spring Statement mean for your finances in 2022?
In this month’s UK Round Table, we discuss the UK Spring Statement and the measures for individuals and businesses against a backdrop of continued economic uncertainty, with Phil Attreed (Head of Wealth Specialists), Emma Hosking-Williams (Associate Partner in Ernst & Young’s Private Capital Tax team), Michael Hartig (Head of Specialist Teams Business Banking), and Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Relations Expert).
The information in this podcast provides a general outline of the subjects covered in the 2022 Spring Statement, and should not be regarded as financial advice. Accordingly, EY accepts no responsibility for loss arising from any action taken or not taken by anyone using information from this podcast.
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3/24/2022 • 13 minutes, 53 seconds
#155 How will global central banks’ interest rate rises affect our customers and clients?
This week, we share our responses to the top questions and concerns from our customers and clients, including the latest on the US and UK interest rate rises, with Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant) and Luke Pearce (Senior Investment Strategist). To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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3/17/2022 • 21 minutes, 29 seconds
#154 How will Russia’s invasion of Ukraine affect the UK economy?
This week, we look in a little more detail at how events such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine could affect UK investors and the UK economy, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Wealth and Investments), Chris Bamford (Senior Fund Manager), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer). To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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3/10/2022 • 19 minutes, 30 seconds
Monthly Market Insights: The impact of the pandemic and war in Ukraine
As part of our aim to keep clients and customers informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting our portfolios and funds, Phil Attreed (Head of Wealth Specialists) talks with Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) about the economic and market impacts of the recent events and on-going war in Ukraine.
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3/8/2022 • 13 minutes, 39 seconds
#153 Should investors be concerned about rising inflation?
This week, we continue to follow the latest news from Ukraine and its effects on markets, as well as looking at whether the trend towards increased savings alongside a steep rise in inflation should concern investors, with Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant), Alan Budenberg (Investment Consultant), and Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation). To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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3/3/2022 • 16 minutes, 18 seconds
#152 Ukraine and the impact on markets
This week, we look at the Russian invasion of Ukraine, how it has impacted markets and what, if anything, investors should do in response, with Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant), Luke Pearce (Senior Investment Strategist), and Maya Welford (Behavioural Finance Specialist). To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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2/24/2022 • 17 minutes, 25 seconds
#151 UK roundtable: Why international investors are flocking towards UK opportunities
In this month’s UK roundtable, we discuss why international investors are currently flocking to UK opportunities in spite of the many near-term challenges faced by the economy, with Phil Attreed (Head of Wealth Specialists), Michael Hartig (Head of Specialist Teams, Business Banking), Stephen Peters (Senior Portfolio Manager) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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2/18/2022 • 18 minutes, 34 seconds
#150 What can we learn from the US market’s technology sector?
This week, we delve into the US market to see what we can learn from the recent activity in the technology sector, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Wealth and Investments), Hollie Briggs (Director of Product Management at Loomis Sayles), Samina Chaudhary (Senior Fund Manager), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer). To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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2/11/2022 • 29 minutes, 4 seconds
#149 What is the impact for the UK of ‘Black Thursday’?
This week, we look at the fallout in Westminster following the release of Sue Gray’s report and the impact of ‘Black Thursday’ with the UK facing another Bank of England rate rise and dramatically higher energy costs, with Phil Attreed (Head of Wealth Specialists), Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Relations Expert), Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer). To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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2/3/2022 • 21 minutes, 29 seconds
#148 UK roundtable: The political crisis in the UK and the impact for UK businesses
In this month’s UK roundtable, we discuss how the UK is managing its political crisis and what UK businesses need to focus on to stay ahead, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Michael Hartig (Head of Specialist Teams Business Banking), Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Relations Expert), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786 or on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/barclays-uk-personal-finance/id1553797826)
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1/28/2022 • 22 minutes, 26 seconds
Word on the Street special: What is behind the latest market sell-off?
In this Word on the Street special, we discuss the latest market volatility amid rising tension in Ukraine and central bank plans for increasing interest rates, with Phil Attreed (Head of Wealth Specialists) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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1/25/2022 • 18 minutes, 58 seconds
#147 What do you need to know about UK politics, rate rises, and Ukraine’s troubling markets?
This week, we look at the simmering political crisis in the UK, the threat of war in the Ukraine, central banks’ rate hikes, and what investors can do to navigate this complicated environment, with Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant), Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Relations Expert), Alan Budenberg (Investment Consultant), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer). To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786
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1/21/2022 • 23 minutes, 57 seconds
#146 What opportunities could emerging markets bring this year?
This week, we talk about the value of emerging markets, how we approach investing in these countries, and what opportunities this year may bring, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Wealth & Investments), Luke Pearce (Senior Investment Strategist), Rob Mansell (Senior Investment Manager), and Andrew Spivey (Discretionary Portfolio Manager). o learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786
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1/14/2022 • 23 minutes, 8 seconds
#145 How to set yourself up for investing success in 2022
This week, we look ahead to 2022 and how best to set yourself up for success with investing, with a special focus on financial planning, with Phil Attreed (Head of Wealth Specialists), Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance), and Lee Platt (Wealth Planning Director). To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786
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1/7/2022 • 16 minutes, 44 seconds
#144 Why are markets riding high and should inflation worry investors in 2022?
As 2021 ends, we look at why stock markets are so buoyant while Omicron cases rise worldwide and whether rising inflation should worry investors in the new year, with Phil Attreed (Head of Wealth Specialists) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer). To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786
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12/31/2021 • 12 minutes, 55 seconds
#143 How will the Bank of England’s rate rise and Omicron affect UK investors?
This week, we talk about the Bank of England’s decision to raise interest rates and how the global markets are responding to the Omicron variant surge, with Phil Attreed (Head of Wealth Specialists) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer). To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786
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12/17/2021 • 8 minutes, 49 seconds
Monthly Market Insights: The final sting in the pandemic’s tail?
As part of our aim to keep clients informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting your discretionary portfolios, Phil Attreed, Head of Investment Consulting, talks to Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer, about how the new Omicron variant and rising inflation could affect markets going into 2022. To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: https://soundcloud.com/user-222972786
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12/13/2021 • 18 minutes, 1 second
#142 UK round table: A year to remember or a year to forget?
In this month’s UK round table, we review another year to remember (or forget) and our in-house experts preview the economic, political, and corporate outlook for the UK, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Ross Dalzell (Head of Customer Business Relationships), Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Relations Expert), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer). To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786
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12/10/2021 • 25 minutes, 59 seconds
#141 What are the seven top tips for managing risk effectively?
This week, we talk about the right (and wrong) ways of approaching risk and share our seven top tips to help you manage your risk successfully, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Alan Budenberg (Investment Consultant), and Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance). To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786
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12/3/2021 • 24 minutes, 47 seconds
#140 What are the considerations for investors if rates rise?
This week, we look at what’s happening in the UK and whether UK investors should be worried if the Bank of England decides to raise interest rates, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments) and Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation). To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786
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11/26/2021 • 10 minutes, 46 seconds
Fund manager insights: Jupiter Asset Management's focus on sustainable solutions
We talk to Jon Wallace from Jupiter Asset Management on how he and his team select to invest in the most-promising companies that provide sustainable solutions. He talks about his team’s focus on environmental themes and the challenges of identifying the solutions that successfully deliver positive returns. To find out about starting your investing journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co/uk/investments
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11/23/2021 • 19 minutes, 19 seconds
#139 Can investment managers save the world?
This week, we look at the outcomes of the COP26 climate conference and what role investment managers can play to help achieve climate stability, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), My-Linh Ngo (Head of ESG and specialist fixed income manager at BlueBay Asset Management), and Ian Aylward (Head of Manager Selection and Responsible Investing). To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786
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11/19/2021 • 26 minutes, 56 seconds
Monthly Market Insights: Stagflation fears abate
As part of our aim to keep clients informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting your discretionary portfolios, Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting) talks to Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) about the fears of stagflation and whether interest rates will rise before Christmas. To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: https://soundcloud.com/user-222972786
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11/15/2021 • 12 minutes, 11 seconds
#138 UK Round Table: Will UK supply chains ever get back to normal?
In this month’s UK round table, we look at how the UK’s supply chains have suffered under unprecedented forces – from the coronavirus to Brexit – and if or when can we expect our supplies to start flowing smoothly again, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), James Binns (Global Head of Trade & Working Capital for Barclays Business Bank), Stephen Peters (Senior Portfolio Manager), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer). To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
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11/12/2021 • 24 minutes, 58 seconds
#137 Is now still a good time to invest?
This week, we talk about whether it’s still a good time to invest and if positive investment returns can still be achieved in an environment of low interest rates, rising inflation, and high valuations, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer). To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786
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11/5/2021 • 22 minutes, 36 seconds
#136 UK Autumn Budget Special: How can investors prepare for 2022?
This week, we discuss the UK Autumn Budget, how it impacts investors and what they should do to prepare for the year ahead, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Emma Hosking-Williams (Associate Partner in Ernst & Young’s Private Capital Tax team), and Lee Platt (Wealth Planning Specialist). To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
The information in today’s podcast is intended to provide only a general outline of the subjects covered in the Autumn Budget. It should not be regarded as financial advice. Accordingly, Ernst & Young accepts no responsibility for loss arising from any action taken or not taken by anyone using information from this podcast. If you require any further information or explanations, or specific advice, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss matters further.
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10/28/2021 • 12 minutes, 36 seconds
#135 Matt Hammerstein, CEO of Barclays UK, and his vision for the future
This week, we have Matt Hammerstein (CEO of Barclays UK) as special guest, joining Phil Attreed (Head of Investment & Credit Distribution) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer), to share his views on steering a major UK business through a pandemic and a changing corporate landscape, as well as what his vision is for the future as we enter a period of rising inflation and labour shortage. To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: https://soundcloud.com/user-222972786
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10/22/2021 • 27 minutes, 14 seconds
#134 UK Round Table: A focus on the energy crisis and beyond
In this month’s UK round table, we talk about the energy crisis and beyond and what it means for the UK’s small and medium-sized business community. We also look at the likely political response to what we are seeing and what we can learn from the recent party conferences, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Chris Forrest (Head of SME UK at Barclays Business Bank), Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Relations Expert), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
Join Barclays experts and key note speaker, Emilie Bellet (CEO and founder of Vestpod), where we’ll debunk the myths and break down the obstacles that put women off investing. If you're already investing, this event will help you expand your knowledge and overcome hurdles, giving you the confidence to take the next step. For more information go to: https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/campaign/events/
10/15/2021 • 26 minutes, 27 seconds
Monthly Market Insights: Lower returns but still inflation beating
As part of our aim to keep clients informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting your discretionary portfolios, Phil Attreed(Head of Investment Consulting) talks to Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) about recent market performance and what the future may hold. To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: https://soundcloud.com/user-222972786
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10/11/2021 • 16 minutes, 7 seconds
#133 What is the outlook for inflation and interest rates?
This week, we look at the outlook for inflation and interest rates, with the UK facing skyrocketing gas prices and an endemic labour shortage, as well as what a US default could mean for UK investors, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer). To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: https://soundcloud.com/user-222972786
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10/8/2021 • 22 minutes, 39 seconds
#132 Should UK investors be worried about China’s Evergrande?
This week, we look at the state of global markets and if the trouble brewing at Evergrande Group in China should worry UK investors, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Alina Lobacheva (Portfolio Manager), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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10/1/2021 • 21 minutes, 39 seconds
#131 UK Round Table: A focus on the property sector, both commercial and residential
In this month’s UK round table we focus on the seismic developments in the property sector, both commercial and residential, looking at the drivers behind the rising house prices and the future of commercial real estate as many shift from the office to working from home, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), John Ainsworth (Barclays Business Bank Head of Real Estate), James Peto (Barclays Mortgages Team Leader) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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9/24/2021 • 24 minutes, 10 seconds
#130 How has going back to ‘normal’ changed investment opportunities?
This week, we discuss how the transition back to ‘normality’ has influenced fund managers and changed where they invest their clients’ funds, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Mike Haslam (Investment Funds Director), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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9/17/2021 • 24 minutes, 41 seconds
#129 What does the increase to National Insurance contributions mean to investors?
This week, we discuss Westminster’s decision to raise National Insurance contributions and what it means for investors and the UK economy, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Relations Expert), Stuart Robinson (Wealth Planner), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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9/10/2021 • 20 minutes, 2 seconds
#128 What are the opportunities within technology and innovation?
In this episode, we look at the exciting opportunities within technology, as innovation continues to disrupt our lives, with Phil Attreed (Head of Investment & Credit Distribution), Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant), and Ben Rogoff (Polar Capital Partners).
9/3/2021 • 29 minutes, 12 seconds
#127 What are the top three topics on investors’ minds so far this year?
This week, we look at the top three topics that investors have focussed on so far this year and how we suggest investors should approach them, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant), and Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation).
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8/27/2021 • 16 minutes, 5 seconds
#126 Should the pandemic change our view of investing in health care?
In this episode, we continue our series on investing in innovation and discuss opportunities in the health care sector, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Alan Budenberg (Investment Consultant), and Omar Moufti (Product Specialist, Blackrock).
8/20/2021 • 23 minutes, 32 seconds
#125 UK Round Table: All things UK including the major corporate, economic, and political news
This week, we present our inaugural monthly round table on all things UK where we look at the major corporate, economic, and political goings on, with a view to providing some signal through all the noise and newsflow, with Phil Attreed (Head of Investment & Credit Distribution), Ross Dalzell (Head of Customer Business Relationships), Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Relations Expert), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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8/13/2021 • 25 minutes, 5 seconds
#124 How can investors avoid fund managers’ most common pitfalls?
This week, we look at what investors can do to avoid the most common pitfalls we see fund managers make, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Mikes Sherry (Investment Consultant), and Stephen Peters (Senior Portfolio Manager).
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8/6/2021 • 15 minutes, 59 seconds
#123 How is innovation in sustainability shaping the future of investing?
This week, we begin a series on the importance of innovation and how it lies at the core of investment opportunities. For this episode, we look at the innovation driving sustainability and how it is shaping the future of investing, with Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant), Ian Aylward (Head of Manager Selection), Dan Hunt (Investment Consultant), and Hamish Chamberlayne (Head of Global Sustainable Equities at Janus Henderson).
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7/30/2021 • 24 minutes, 11 seconds
#122 What does the rising demand for commodities mean for investors?
This week, we discuss the resurgent interest in commodities, as seen in the rising demand for gold and higher oil prices, and what this could mean for investors, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Luke Pearce (Investment Strategist), and Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant).
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7/23/2021 • 16 minutes, 32 seconds
#121 How has investor sentiment been affected by the economic shutdown?
This week, we discuss how investor sentiment has been affected by the economic shutdown, the rise of the Delta variant, and the prospects for easing restrictions, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Alina Lobacheva (Portfolio Manager), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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7/16/2021 • 12 minutes, 4 seconds
Monthly Market Insights: Will inflation and stock prices put off investors?
As part of our aim to keep clients informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting your discretionary portfolios, Phil Attreed(Head of Investment Consulting) talks to Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) about what we have seen in the first half of the year and what the rest of the year may offer investors.
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7/12/2021 • 8 minutes, 37 seconds
#120 Why do fewer women than men choose to invest their cash?
This week, we look at why fewer women than men choose to invest, explore what’s putting them off, and explain why investing could be worth considering, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Sarah Kingston (Wealth & Investments Graduate), and Clare Francis (Savings & Investments Director).
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7/9/2021 • 32 minutes, 39 seconds
#119 Can severe economic downturns affect future generations of investors?
This week, we look at some of the topics as suggested by our listeners, including whether severe economic downturns can affect future generations of investors and to what extent we can insulate ourselves against future turbulence, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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7/2/2021 • 20 minutes, 6 seconds
#118 Are we on the brink of the “Fourth Industrial Revolution”?
This week, we look at how the pandemic and our reliance on technology may have accelerated the “Fourth Industrial Revolution”, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Alan Budenberg (Investment Consultant), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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6/25/2021 • 22 minutes, 12 seconds
#117 How can we ensure our investments support real, meaningful change?
This week, we discuss the surprising influences of global economic growth and, in the face of a climate emergency, how we can ensure our investments support real, meaningful change, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Ian Aylward (Head of Fund and Manager Selection), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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6/18/2021 • 20 minutes, 48 seconds
Monthly Market Insights: When should we expect the all-clear?
As part of our aim to keep clients informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting your discretionary portfolios, Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting) talks to Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) about the latest market movements, future inflation expectations, and what to expect from the second half of the year.
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6/15/2021 • 9 minutes, 57 seconds
#116 How do fund managers assess companies before they invest?
This week, we discuss how fund managers assess companies before they invest, and whether the past year has changed what and who they invest in, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Mike Haslam (Investment Funds Director), and Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant).
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6/11/2021 • 17 minutes, 52 seconds
Quarterly Charity Special: Is it time to rethink income and capital spending?
In this quarterly Charity sector update, we discuss the challenges faced by trustees, how the pursuit of income has changed, and the impact of climate change on investments, with Robin Reynolds (Head of Charities for Barclays Wealth Management), Chris Clement (Charities Discretionary Portfolio Manager) and Tim Rutherford (Stone King’s Head of Charity & Social Enterprise Sector Group).
6/8/2021 • 19 minutes, 18 seconds
#115 What are the government’s challenges with their handling of the pandemic?
This week, we talk about the challenges the government are having over their handling of the pandemic, the prospects of Scottish independence and what this means for investors in the UK, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Relations Expert), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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6/4/2021 • 27 minutes, 9 seconds
#114 Value versus growth stocks – is one really better than the other?
This week, we look at value versus growth investment styles, examining what they mean, their differences, and if you should prefer one over the other, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Stephen Peters (Senior Fund Manager), and Alan Budenberg (Investment Consultant).
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5/28/2021 • 18 minutes, 31 seconds
#113 How has the pandemic affected when to invest cash?
This week, we discuss the most common questions from our clients and customers, such as how has the pandemic affected investing? Is now a good time to invest their cash? And, is the UK property market a bubble waiting to burst? With Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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5/21/2021 • 24 minutes, 49 seconds
Monthly Market Insights: Sell in May and go away?
As part of our aim to keep clients informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting your discretionary portfolios, Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting) talks to Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) about the latest interest rate and inflation expectations, and whether investors should stick to the old adage to ‘sell in May and go away’.
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5/19/2021 • 10 minutes, 2 seconds
#112 Should we be concerned about talk of rising inflation?
This week, we look at whether the recent market setback and increasing concerns about rising inflation are warning signs for investors or only short-term market jitters, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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5/14/2021 • 20 minutes, 29 seconds
#111 What’s become of the Brexit catastrophe and what are the dangers of QE?
This week, we look at the missing Brexit catastrophe, the continued ascent of cryptocurrencies and the dangers of quantitative easing, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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5/7/2021 • 22 minutes, 22 seconds
#110 Should you “sell in May”?
This week, we revisit the old investment adage “Sell in May and go away”, discussing whether it’s wisdom or whimsy, and if this year markets will break the trend, with Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant), Luke Pearce (Investment Strategist), and Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance).
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4/30/2021 • 22 minutes, 45 seconds
#109 Will newly adopted spending habits continue as lockdown eases?
This week, we discuss the various changes to spending habits brought on by three successive lockdowns and whether they will persist as restrictions ease, with Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant), Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance), and Stephen Peters (Senior Fund Manager)
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4/23/2021 • 20 minutes, 29 seconds
Monthly Market Insights: Can stock markets continue to rise?
As part of our aim to keep clients informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting your discretionary portfolios, Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting) talks to Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) about the first quarter of the year and what might lie ahead.
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4/21/2021 • 14 minutes, 57 seconds
#108 Is a healthy population critical to strong economic growth?
This week, we talk about how the past year has shown that health and economic activity are intrinsically linked, and how this relationship affects the road ahead, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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4/16/2021 • 15 minutes, 28 seconds
#107 How are fund managers adjusting to post-pandemic investing?
This week, we talk about how fund managers are adjusting their views for a post-pandemic world to better assess where new investment opportunities could soon arise, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments) and Mike Haslam (Investment Funds Director).
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4/9/2021 • 18 minutes, 47 seconds
#106 What opportunities may emerging markets hold for UK investors?
This week, we discuss emerging markets, which have bounced back strongly since the start of the pandemic. Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Rob Mansell (Senior Fund Manager) and Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant) talk about how these markets differ from developed markets and the right approach to include them in your investments.
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4/1/2021 • 26 minutes, 17 seconds
#105 How can inflation affect the prospects for a ‘rip-roaring’ UK recovery?
This week we discuss the topic increasingly on everyone’s minds: inflation. While the Bank of England’s chief economist predicts a great, post-coronavirus surge in economic recovery, we weigh up the risks that inflation could pose for savers and investors, with Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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3/26/2021 • 19 minutes, 43 seconds
#104 Could ‘home bias’ make many investors miss out on global growth?
This week, we talk about ‘home bias’ and how the attraction of investing in your local market could mean missing out on global growth opportunities, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments) and Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance).
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3/19/2021 • 19 minutes, 30 seconds
#103 Is the UK market as attractive as it seems to investors?
This week, we talk about the recent market rally, what lies behind the recent boom in mergers and acquisitions, and new stock market listings, and how UK fund managers approach responsible investing, with Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant) and Stephen Peters (Senior Fund Manager).
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3/12/2021 • 19 minutes, 33 seconds
Monthly Market Insights: Too much of a good thing?
As part of our aim to keep clients informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting your discretionary portfolios, Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting) talks to Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) about market developments in February and what to expect from the month ahead.
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3/9/2021 • 16 minutes, 12 seconds
#102 UK Spring Budget Special: A road to recovery?
This week, we discuss the UK Spring Budget, what changes investors should take note of and what surprises, if any, were revealed, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Emma Hosking-Williams (Associate Partner in Ernst & Young’s Private Capital Tax team), Lee Platt (Wealth Planning Specialist), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
The information in this call today is intended to provide only a general outline of the subjects covered in the Spring Budget. It should not be regarded as financial advice. Accordingly, Ernst & Young accepts no responsibility for loss arising from any action taken or not taken by anyone using information from this call. If you require any further information or explanations, or specific advice, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss matters further.
3/5/2021 • 16 minutes, 46 seconds
#101 What are the reasonable arguments for owning Bitcoin?
This week, we talk about Bitcoin, discussing the reasonable arguments for owning it and why we are sceptical about it as an investment, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Luke Pearce (Investment Strategist), and Hao Ran Wee (Senior Investment Strategist).
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2/26/2021 • 21 minutes, 46 seconds
Fund manager insights: How does Allianz Global investors decide where to invest?
We talk to Marcus Morris-Eyton from Allianz Global Investors on how he and his team research companies. He explains to us what he and his team look for in a business and how that leads him to deciding whether to invest in that company or not.
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2/25/2021 • 12 minutes, 52 seconds
#100 Are a rapid vaccination programme and digital adaptions the key to ending the crisis?
For this 100th weekly episode, we discuss what a rapid vaccination programme could mean for the UK economy and whether the digital adaptations we've seen this last year will ultimately lead us out of the crisis, with Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting), Ross Dalzell (Head of Product and Proposition in the Business Bank) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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2/19/2021 • 24 minutes, 12 seconds
Monthly Market Insights: The end of the digital revolution?
As part of our aim to keep clients informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting your discretionary portfolios, Phil Attreed, Head of Investment Consulting, talks to Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer, about the month just gone and what the future may hold.
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2/17/2021 • 13 minutes, 52 seconds
#99 Scottish independence, Bitcoin, and what are the prospects for tax rises in the UK?
This week, we talk about Scottish independence, the prospects for tax rises in the UK, and Bitcoin, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Olivia Gleason (Senior UK Government Relations Expert) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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2/11/2021 • 20 minutes, 3 seconds
#98 Government debt levels, market valuations, what questions are our clients asking?
This week, we talk about the most popular questions we are getting from our clients at the moment – from worries about government debt levels to questions about whether stock market valuations have gone too far – with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) and Miles Sherry (Senior Investment Consultant).
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2/5/2021 • 24 minutes, 18 seconds
#97 What can investors learn from stock market bubbles?
This week, we discuss stock market bubbles and what investors can learn from them with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
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1/29/2021 • 24 minutes, 55 seconds
#96 With changes in the US and a post-pandemic economy, how do we organise our clients' investments?
For this episode, we discuss the changing regime in the US and how we are organising our clients' investments to make the most of the post-pandemic economy, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer), and Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation).
1/22/2021 • 22 minutes, 57 seconds
#95 With political changes, a strong market start, and Brexit, what does 2021 have in store?
This week, we look at what to expect in 2021 from Brexit, including its impact on the UK’s financial services sector, the political challenges ahead, and if the market’s strong start to the year has made investors too complacent, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Relations Expert), and Hao Ran Wee (Senior Investment Strategist).
1/15/2021 • 14 minutes, 41 seconds
Quarterly Charity Special: Has the pandemic changed how charities operate?
As the inaugural quarterly Charity sector update, this first episode in the series introduces some of the many and varied opportunities and challenges facing the sector, including how the pandemic has fundamentally changed how Charities operate, with Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting), Nazreem Visram (Head of Charities for Barclays Corporate Bank), Robin Reynolds (Head of Charities for Barclays Wealth Management), and John Williamson (Charities Wealth Manager).
1/13/2021 • 26 minutes, 20 seconds
#94 The events in the US, Bitcoin’s price surge and how will the latest lockdown affect the economy?
This week, we look at the momentous events unfolding in the US, from the storming of the Capitol building to the Democratic victory in the Senate run-off elections. We also discuss what the UK’s latest lockdown means for the local economy and what the recent surge in Bitcoin’s price means for investors, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation), and Luke Pearce (Investment Strategist).
1/8/2021 • 14 minutes, 53 seconds
#93 Are we nearly there yet? Looking ahead to 2021
For this episode, we have Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting) talking to Hao Ran Wee (Senior Investment Strategist) about the key news headlines as the investment markets close out an extraordinary 2020.
12/30/2020 • 11 minutes, 43 seconds
#92 Brexit unwrapped - A deal under the Christmas tree?
For this episode, we have Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting) talking to Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Relations Expert) and Hao Ran Wee (Senior Investment Strategist) about the much anticipated news of a breakthrough in the Brexit negotiation talks. What are the next steps for Brexit onlookers to follow in the coming days and weeks, and what are the immediate implications for UK investment assets?
12/24/2020 • 8 minutes, 52 seconds
#91 Preparing for 2021, what has 2020 taught us?
In this investment outlook special, Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting) talks with some of our most senior investment experts to draw out the key insights to take into 2021 from what has proved to be an unprecedented year in financial markets. He is joined by Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer), Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance), Ian Aylward (Head of Fund and Manager Selection), and Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation).
12/18/2020 • 28 minutes, 3 seconds
Monthly Market Insights: 2021 - a new normal?
Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consultants) talks with Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) about a most unusual 12 months and what we can expect from the year ahead.
12/16/2020 • 11 minutes, 18 seconds
#90 Will we get a Brexit deal by Christmas?
For this episode, Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments) discusses the latest developments in the Brexit saga with Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Relations Expert) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
12/14/2020 • 8 minutes, 23 seconds
#89 How has the latest vaccine news and market optimism affected investors?
This week, we discuss the recent surge in financial markets and the latest on the imminent roll-out of a vaccine in the UK. We look at how investor optimism has swung this year and how emotions, positive and negative, can affect our investment decisions, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance) and Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation).
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12/4/2020 • 20 minutes, 56 seconds
#88 How optimistic is it that a Brexit deal may be secured?
This week, we talk about the latest market rally and the growing optimism that a Brexit deal may be secured and ratified in time, as well as some of the most common investment questions from customers and clients, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Relations Expert), Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant), and Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation).
11/27/2020 • 17 minutes, 17 seconds
#87 Do volatile markets and high trading volumes affect your ability to trade?
For this week’s episode, Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments) talks to Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) and Stephen Peters (Investment Specialist) about the latest in the world of investments, including some of the incredible turbulence within equity markets. She also discusses with Chris Stevenson and David McWatt from Smart Investor, whether the high trading volumes that are often part and parcel of market volatility, have an impact on your ability to trade
11/20/2020 • 23 minutes, 56 seconds
Monthly Market Insights: Vaccine and Brexit breakthroughs?
Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting) talks to Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) about the US election result, a potential coronavirus vaccine, and the latest on Brexit.
11/18/2020 • 8 minutes, 27 seconds
#86 Are women in business the key to economic recovery?
This week, Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments) talks about the latest vaccine and market developments with Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) and Mike Haslam (Investment Funds Manager), followed by a discussion on women in business and investing with Juliet Gouldman (Head of Strategic and External Engagement) and Ian Aylward (Head of Fund Selection).
11/13/2020 • 32 minutes, 6 seconds
Market Update - Vaccine breakthrough and all-time highs in stocks
For this extra episode, we digest the positive news out this morning on one of the front runners for a viable vaccine against this latest coronavirus. What are the implications for the economy and investors? Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting) speaks to Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) and Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation).
11/9/2020 • 10 minutes, 36 seconds
#85 The most consequential US election to date?
For this episode we diagnose what many are calling the most consequential US election in living memory with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer), and Christian Keller (Chief Economist for Barclays Investment Bank).
11/6/2020 • 23 minutes, 7 seconds
#84 Will the upcoming US election affect economies forced back into lockdown?
For this episode, we discuss the impending US elections and the gathering gloom in Europe, as several of the major economies are forced back into lockdown, with Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
10/29/2020 • 19 minutes, 35 seconds
#83 Will the pandemic and Brexit force us to make any permanent changes?
This week, we talk about how the pandemic and its restrictions have affected world markets and whether we need to change the way we look at macroeconomics. We also look at the current state of UK politics, the regional impacts of the government’s tier-approach to lockdown and the latest on the recent restarting of Brexit talks, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Sophie Traherne (UK Government Relations Expert), and Hao Ran Wee (Senior Investment Strategist).
10/23/2020 • 18 minutes, 39 seconds
Monthly Market Insights: Consumption to the rescue ... so far
Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting) talks to Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) about the recent rally in stock markets and the latest changes in portfolio positioning.
10/22/2020 • 8 minutes, 47 seconds
#82 UK business: What are the common factors for those who have been successful at adapting?
In this episode, Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), talks to Ross Dalzell (Head of Product and Proposition in the Business Bank), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) about the latest from the UK corporate sector, asking what are the common factors amongst those businesses that are managing to successfully adapt to the current environment? And what about those that are struggling?
10/16/2020 • 23 minutes, 44 seconds
#81 Where are the economic opportunities now and which lifestyle changes are permanent?
This week, we talk about the latest on the UK economy and ask where the opportunities are, how many of the changes we’ve seen to our lifestyles are likely permanent, and if there is too much debt or not enough, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Matt Hammerstein (Barclays UK CEO), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
10/9/2020 • 22 minutes, 53 seconds
#80 What has been affecting world markets?
This week, we discuss what’s been affecting world markets and how to select a great fund, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Ian Aylward, (Head of Fund Selection), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
10/2/2020 • 15 minutes, 34 seconds
#79 What does another lockdown mean for UK PLC?
For this episode, we talk about the busy week in Westminster and the chances that we are heading for another lockdown in the UK, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Sophie Traherne (UK Government Relations Expert) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
9/25/2020 • 20 minutes, 49 seconds
Autumn Special - Why is now as good a time as ever to invest?
As we head into autumn, Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting), along with four of the Barclays investments team, tackle some of the key questions posed recently by our clients and customers. These include the outlook for the UK and global economy, the forthcoming US election, government debt, and why now is as good a time as ever to invest.
9/21/2020 • 31 minutes, 11 seconds
#78 Zero cash interest rates here to stay?
This week, we take a closer look at the world of fixed income. With ever-falling interest rates and the scarcity of attractive yields on bonds, we talk about what investors should know about today’s bond markets, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation), and Sabina Raza, (Investment Specialist).
9/18/2020 • 25 minutes, 11 seconds
Monthly Market Insights: An unprecedented policy response
Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting) talks to Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) about the long-term effects of the pandemic and the latest changes in portfolio positioning.
9/17/2020 • 8 minutes, 10 seconds
#77 New trends for the UK consumer?
In this episode, we discuss what trends we are seeing from the all-important UK consumer and the latest from another busy week of newsflow from the wider world, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Darren Foulds (Head of Customer Insight and Design), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
9/11/2020 • 27 minutes, 22 seconds
#76 Are we witnessing another tech bubble?
This week, Head of Investments Nicky Eggers talks to Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer, about concerns that we are watching another technology bubble inflate. They discuss if such dominance of a handful of companies is unusual and what is driving it. Also, does it make these still surging stock markets more vulnerable? And what has the Black Death got to do with any of it?
9/3/2020 • 19 minutes, 7 seconds
#75 Opportunity in the UK
This week, we look at the opportunities in UK equities, while also discussing whether the Eat Out to Help Out scheme has helped and what the near-term outlook for the UK economy is, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer), and Stephen Peters (Senior Investment Manager).
8/27/2020 • 20 minutes, 39 seconds
#74 The crisis that saved the planet?
For this episode, we have Head of Product Nicky Eggers, talking to Ian Aylward, Head of Fund Selection, and Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer, about a way to save the rainforest, the link between air pollution and crime, and what companies (and economists) can do to help save the world.
8/20/2020 • 17 minutes, 36 seconds
#73 A vaccine already?
For this episode, we have Head of Product, Nicky Eggers talking to Will Hobbs, CIO and Rob Smith, Head of Behavioural Finance about the UK’s record breaking plunge in output, the outlook for vaccines and treatments after Russia’s announcement and whether the pick for vice president in the US really matters on the campaign trail.
8/14/2020 • 29 minutes, 48 seconds
#72 Is the recovery over?
For this episode we have Head of Product, Nicky Eggers, talking to CIO Will Hobbs and Investment Funds Director Mike Haslam about the shape of the economic recovery to come and how our panel of preferred fund managers are trying to sift through the potential winners and losers.
8/7/2020 • 17 minutes, 25 seconds
#71 Is the virus inspiring us to become more financially resilient?
This week, we look at how the pandemic has changed the way people think about their spending. Has our attitude to risk changed fundamentally, and what trends are emerging about how people manage their money, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Sian McIntyre (Head of Families and Retirees Segment), and Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance).
7/31/2020 • 27 minutes, 29 seconds
#70 Has the government primed the UK economy for a strong restart?
This week, we look at the sustainability of government debt and whether the market is heading down a long and winding road to recovery, what the impact of the Chancellor’s Summer Economic statement may be, the government’s recently announced Back to Work policy, and where we stand with the latest round of Brexit negotiations, with Miles Sherry (Investment Consultant), Sophie Traherne (UK Government Relations Expert), and Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation)
7/23/2020 • 18 minutes, 28 seconds
#69 Is the crisis making us better (or worse) investors?
This week, we talk about our outlook for investments, whether the crisis is fundamentally changing investor behaviour, and how our biases and views may be influencing how we interpret information, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation), and Robert Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance).
7/17/2020 • 25 minutes, 50 seconds
#68 Winners and losers
For this episode Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments) talks to Ben Davey (Head of Barclays Ventures) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) about the winners and losers from an industrial revolution that has been turbocharged by the pandemic. They also discuss this week’s Summer Statement from the Chancellor.
7/9/2020 • 24 minutes, 24 seconds
#67 New deal and the path to utopia
This week, we talk about the latest spending plans from the UK government as well as what other authorities around the world could and should focus on in their upcoming spending packages, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer), and Sophie Traherne (UK Government Relations Specialist).
7/3/2020 • 20 minutes, 7 seconds
#66 Easing restrictions, Brexit progress and the prospects for UK PLC
This week, we discuss the government’s recently released plans for easing of the lockdown, as well as where we are with the Brexit negotiations and the possible implications that all of this may have on the markets, with Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting), Sophie Traherne (UK Government Relations Expert), and Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation).
6/26/2020 • 18 minutes, 11 seconds
#65 A high growth digital future
This week, we have Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting) talking to Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) and Juliet Rogan (Head of High Growth and Entrepreneurs) about the latest on the pandemic, Brexit and the current trade tensions, as well as the accelerating transition to our digital future.
6/18/2020 • 18 minutes, 35 seconds
#64 The ever-changing world of investments
This week Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments) talks to Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation) and Mike Haslam (Investment Funds Director) about the continual change investors have to cope with and get ahead of and how this impacts investment decisions.
6/12/2020 • 20 minutes, 3 seconds
#63 What's in store for the UK after the crisis subsides?
This week, Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments) talks to Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) about why, with the bad news seemingly rolling in day after day, stock markets continue to rise. They also take a closer look at the prospects for the UK economy, and the potential for European shares to catch up on a decade of underperformance.
6/5/2020 • 15 minutes, 10 seconds
#62 Brexit, advisors and a ray of light for Europe
This week, we refocus on the UK’s political and economic experience of the coronavirus crisis, discussing the latest gossip from Westminster, why England’s experience is so different from other home nations, and asking whether investors should buy the FTSE, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Sophie Traherne (Senior UK Political Analyst), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
5/29/2020 • 20 minutes, 48 seconds
#61 What do fund managers do - and are they worth it?
This week we delve into the world of fund managers, discussing the ins and outs of fund management and tactical asset allocation with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Mike Haslam (Head of Funds Distribution), and Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation).
5/21/2020 • 23 minutes, 33 seconds
#60 Sustainable investing - how to save the world?
Nicky Eggers, Head of Investments, discusses sustainable investing with our Head of Behavioural Finance, Rob Smith, and Ian Aylward, Head of Manager Selection. They talk about whether this lockdown will change our way of life forever to the benefit of the environment, and how investors can make money and achieve their societal and environmental objectives.
5/15/2020 • 26 minutes, 51 seconds
#59 UK reopening plans assessed
For this special edition of Word on the Street, Phil Attreed, Head of Investment Consulting, Senior Government Relations expert, Sophie Traherne, and Chief Investment Officer, Will Hobbs, discuss Sunday’s announcement on reopening the UK economy and look at how the UK compares to other similarly placed economies. They also consider why Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are planning a different path, and where the Brexit negotiations are in the midst of all this.
5/11/2020 • 16 minutes, 56 seconds
#58 Coronavirus – What recovery could look like
This week, we discuss what China can tell us about the shape of the economic recovery that we should expect elsewhere and what our external fund managers are doing about it, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Mike Haslam (Head of Funds Distribution), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
5/7/2020 • 21 minutes, 7 seconds
#57 Coronavirus – The art of trading during troubled times
This week, we give an update on how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the markets and client investments, as well as give some insight into the art of trading investments in volatile financial markets, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation), and Martin Bassett (Head of Investment Dealing at Barclays UK).
5/1/2020 • 20 minutes, 41 seconds
#56 Oil bust - time to buy?
This week, Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments) talks to Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer)about the oil sector’s plight and asks if it is time to buy oil and whether governments have to step in and bail out the sector more directly (2:00). They also give answers to the most popular questions from clients at the moment (9:30).
4/24/2020 • 18 minutes, 57 seconds
#55 Coronavirus - What if we’re wrong?
For this episode, we talk about whether the recovery in stocks and shares has gone too far, and what could go wrong from this point, as well as what the record plunge in oil prices may mean to investors, with Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting), Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
4/21/2020 • 19 minutes, 59 seconds
#54 Coronavirus - View from the top
This week, Matt Hammerstein (CEO of Barclays UK) joins Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) to discuss some of the ways that this latest crisis will change the way that we live, work and invest.
4/17/2020 • 31 minutes, 21 seconds
#53 Overweighting a depression
In this episode, we discuss the growing worries that there will be no bounce back in the global economy, with Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting), Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
4/14/2020 • 26 minutes, 5 seconds
#52 Coronavirus - More from the front line
This week, we discuss the latest on the coronavirus and how the business and our people are adapting to provide for the changing needs of our customers and clients at the moment, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Catherine McGrath (Head of Channels for Barclays UK), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
4/9/2020 • 19 minutes, 36 seconds
#51 Coronavirus - What will the long-term effects be?
In this edition, we talk about the latest coronavirus news updates, as well as our team’s thoughts on the medium to long-term impact of these unprecedented times, with Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting), Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer), and Jean-Paul Jaegers, (Head of Asset Allocation).
4/6/2020 • 17 minutes, 51 seconds
#50 Westminster update and the top 5 investor questions answered
This week, we talk about the latest from Westminster (1:38)and offer some answers to the top five most popular questions we are getting from investors at the moment -- Will I be left with nothing (9:50); How long can this go on for (11:39); Should I sell now before it gets any worse (12:54); When should I buy in (13:54); and Which regions/sectors/stocks etc. can I cherry pick (16:25) -- with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Sophie Traherne (Senior UK Political Analyst), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
4/2/2020 • 19 minutes, 3 seconds
#49 Coronavirus – How the outbreak could affect your retirement plans
In this episode, we cover the latest on the spread of the coronavirus and talk about how investors, who are close to retirement, should approach market falls, with Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting), Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
3/30/2020 • 19 minutes, 7 seconds
#48 Coronavirus – News from the front line
This week, we talk about how the all-important small and medium-sized business community is faring. Also, we explain why we have been adding exposure to stocks and shares to our funds and portfolios this week, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Ian Workman (a managing director in Barclays Business Bank), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
3/27/2020 • 18 minutes, 28 seconds
#47 Coronavirus – Any good news from Italy?
As we step up the frequency of our podcasts to cover this rapidly evolving coronavirus story, we look at what data points we should be watching in Italy, why some forecasters are now expecting an economic depression, and if there is any good news out there, with Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting) Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer), and Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation).
3/23/2020 • 15 minutes, 36 seconds
#46 Coronavirus – Is the night darkest just before the dawn?
This week, as the Bank of England joins the rest of the world’s major central banks in announcing further emergency measures to support the economy, we discuss the gathering economic storm and ask whether now is the time to sell out of investments and shelter in cash, and are policy makers powerless to arrest the rout, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer).
3/19/2020 • 27 minutes, 19 seconds
#45 Pandemic panic?
This week, our panel tries to make sense of a week of dramatic swings in the world’s capital markets, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer), and Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance).
3/12/2020 • 30 minutes, 26 seconds
#44 UK Budget 2020: Large spending boost
n this special Budget podcast our panel of experts discuss the changes announced in Chancellor Sunak’s Spring Budget. They discuss the measures taken in an attempt to offset the economic disruption caused by the coronavirus, and what all this may mean for your investments - hosted by Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting), with Lee Platt (Director, Wealth Planning), Sophie Traherne (Senior UK Political Analyst), Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer), and special guest Emma Hosking-Williams (Director, Ernst & Young).
3/12/2020 • 23 minutes, 8 seconds
#43 Is it now time to buy ... or sell?
This week, we talk about the rising concerns over the spread of Covid-19 — do they signal a time to buy or sell? Also we discuss why investors were not calmed by the aggressive intervention from the Federal Reserve and what are fund managers telling us about the opportunities and threats out there, with Nicky Eggers, Head of Investments, Jean-Paul Jaegers, Head of Asset Allocation, Mike Haslam, Head of Fund Investing, and Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer
3/5/2020 • 22 minutes, 29 seconds
#42 How should we invest through the coronavirus outbreak?
This week we look at whether the attempts to contain Covid-19, or the coronavirus, will usher in the next recession and what investors should do about it, with Nicky Eggers, Head of Investments, Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer, Jean-Paul Jaegers, Head of Asset Allocation, and Rob Smith, Head of Behavioural Finance.
2/27/2020 • 23 minutes, 41 seconds
#41 Reshuffles, budgets and the pros and cons of infrastructure spending
This week head of Investments, Nicky Eggers, talks to Sophie Traherne, senior political expert, Will Hobbs, CIO and Hao Ran Wee, senior investment strategist about the latest cabinet reshuffle and what that might mean for the coming budget(0:53). The team also tackle some of the pros and cons of infrastructure spending (6:00).
2/21/2020 • 22 minutes, 41 seconds
#40 Will the coronavirus spell the end of globalisation?
This week we discuss the effect Covid-19 (or coronavirus) could have on the economy, and whether it could lead to a global recession. We also look at the impact that the outbreak and recent trade tensions have had on our manufacturing supply chains, and whether this points towards the end of globalisation as we know it, with Nicky Eggers, Head of Investments, and Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer.
2/14/2020 • 19 minutes, 38 seconds
#39 US politics and an emerging pandemic?
This week, we talk about a busy week in US politics (00:54), the latest on the Wuhan viral outbreak (8:09), and the state of the world economy (10:18) with Toby Cross, Head of Client Investment Solutions, and Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer.
2/7/2020 • 14 minutes, 14 seconds
#38 Brexit day: the end of the beginning
This week, we discuss the political and economic outlook for the UK economy on this historic day when the UK leaves the European Union and enters the transition period (1:33), the problems with UK productivity growth (10:24), and the government's domestic agenda for 2020 (21:10), with Toby Cross, Head of Client Investment Solutions, Sophie Traherne, Senior Political Analyst, Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer, and Hao Ran Wee, Senior Investment Strategist.
1/31/2020 • 24 minutes, 47 seconds
#37 The past, present, and future of work
This week, we talk about about the latest on the UK economy (1:30), what to do about the Wuhan viral outbreak (3:28), as well as the past, present and future of work (6.20), including the possible impact of artificial intelligence (13:45), with Toby Cross, Head of Client Investment Solutions, and Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer.
1/24/2020 • 20 minutes, 30 seconds
#36 Emerging markets, kebabs, and other distractions
This week we discuss the trade deal between the US and China (1:15), whether now is a good time to invest in emerging markets (2:33), what the political trials and tribulations around the world mean for investors (5.15), and the importance of independent central banks (9:00), with Stephen Peters, Head of Equity Fund Research, and Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer.
1/17/2020 • 11 minutes, 15 seconds
#35 What to do in times of crisis
This week, we discuss the rising political crisis in Iran, armchair generals, and who we should listen to at times like this, with Nicky Eggers, Managing Director in Investment Solutions, Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer, and Rob Smith, Head of Behavioural Finance.
1/10/2020 • 19 minutes, 56 seconds
#34 Following the crowd: does it help or hinder your investments?
This week we discuss consensus and investing – i.e. what the majority of investors are thinking – and how this impacts investment decisions, with Mike Haslam, Head of Funds Distribution, and Jean-Paul Jaegers, Head of Asset Allocation.
1/3/2020 • 10 minutes, 14 seconds
#33 The past decade of investing and the costs of waiting to get invested
This week Mike Haslam, Investment Funds Director, talks to Luke Pearce, Investment Strategist, about the last 10 years, what to expect from the next decade and the cost of waiting to get invested.
12/27/2019 • 17 minutes, 12 seconds
#32 Three lessons from 2019
This week Mike Haslam, Investment Funds Director, talks to Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer about the latest in the impeachment saga as well as three lessons he and the team have taken from this year.
12/20/2019 • 13 minutes, 52 seconds
#31 Getting Brexit done
This week, we talk about the results of the UK election and what we should expect from the seismic shift in power as the Conservatives emerge with a large parliamentary majority, with Toby Cross, Head of Client Investment Solutions, Sophie Traherne, Senior UK Political Analyst, and Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer.
12/13/2019 • 20 minutes, 52 seconds
#30 Is the world really becoming less dependent on oil?
This week, we talk about the oil market both past, present and distant future, delving into oil demand (1:26) and whether it’s peaking amidst the proliferation of electric vehicles (3:26)and wider efficiencies (9:05), as well as looking at the world's economic health (15:35), with Toby Cross, Head of Client Investment Solutions, and Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer.
12/6/2019 • 17 minutes, 20 seconds
#29 Will 2020 be boom or bust for investors?
This week, we review the events and investment performance of 2019 (0:26), whether the end of this economic cycle is near (4:33), how the US presidential election’s outcome could influence investments (6:47), and what investors need to think about as we approach 2020 (8:10), with Mike Haslam, Head of Funds Distribution, and Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer.
11/29/2019 • 12 minutes, 6 seconds
#28 Will increasing the debt really spell disaster?
This week we talk about the potential for a spending splurge from the next UK government (1:00), whether we should be alarmed by all that extra debt (3:00) and whether the UK and the world have already reached their limit (8:57), as well as what the latest economic data tells us (11:32), with Toby Cross, Head of Client Investment Solutions, and Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer.
11/22/2019 • 13 minutes, 37 seconds
#27 Lessons from the last decade
This week, we discuss the last decade (1:26), what we believe future generations will think and whether they will conclude it was the moment when we ceased to be worthy of running our own affairs (5:28), what has driven the positive performance of stocks and shares (9:21), and what key lessons investors should pick out from amongst all the noise(12:51), with Toby Cross, Head of Client Investment Solutions, and Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer.
11/15/2019 • 16 minutes, 3 seconds
#26 Is the Santa rally coming to town?
This week, we discuss the health of the global economy as we head towards 2020, whether we are out of the woods as far as this year’s economic slowdown is concerned (1:01), should we expect a seasonal ‘Santa rally’ (2:16) to end the year on a high, and the possible economic effect of tackling inequality (4:33), with Toby Cross, Head of Client Investment Solutions, and Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer.
11/8/2019 • 11 minutes, 39 seconds
#25 From the UK's race to poll to 8 billion reasons to be hopeful
This week, we discuss the upcoming UK election (2:25), why politics may not matter as much as we think (4:25), what the latest economic indicators are telling us (7:35), and the possible benefits of a rising global population (9:32), with Toby Cross, Head of Client Investment Solutions, and Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer.
11/1/2019 • 14 minutes, 37 seconds
#24 Brexit: Now you see it, now you don't
This week, we discuss Brexit and the possibility of a general election (01:00), if the US political impeachment process and trade war could trigger a recession (04:30), and whether there is a significant difference between the English-speaking economies and the rest of the world (09:41), with Toby Cross, Head of Client Investment Solutions, and Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer.
10/25/2019 • 16 minutes, 20 seconds
#23 Have we reached the end of the beginning of Brexit?
This week we talk about the proposed new Brexit deal (1:00), the impeachment proceedings and the US presidential race (8:58), Scottish independence (11:31), and one possible argument for Brexit (13:47), with Toby Cross, Head of Client Investment Solutions, Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer, and Sophie Traherne, Senior Government Relations Specialist.
10/18/2019 • 16 minutes, 59 seconds
#22 Are we getting close to seeing deals in Brexit and trade wars?
This week, we discuss the latest attempts to break the deadlock in the Brexit (1:00) and in the US/China trade negotiations (3:29), as well as whether we think the global economy will see significant growth (6:04) and what the price of wheat in the late-18th century has to do with the prospects for today’s investors (8:10), with Toby Cross, Head of Client Investment Solutions, and Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer.
10/11/2019 • 13 minutes, 7 seconds
#21 Is a recession imminent as political uncertainties increase?
This week we discuss the latest attempts to break the deadlock in the Brexit negotiations (1:20), what to watch in the US impeachment saga (4:34), and another week of worrying data on the world economy (9:19), with Toby Cross, Head of Client Investment Solutions, and Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer.
10/4/2019 • 15 minutes, 15 seconds
#20 Supreme Court ruling, impeachment and whistleblowing
This week, we discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling This week, we discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling declaring the prorogation of parliament unlawful (1:03), what are the next steps for the Prime Minister and Parliament (4:05); where this leaves the chances of a Brexit deal on 31 October (6:41); as well as the initiation of impeachment proceedings in the US (8:00); the European slowdown and the possibility of a recession (10:20); and what these events may mean for global markets and investors, with Toby Cross, Head of Client Investment Solutions, Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer, and Sophie Traherne, Senior Government Relations Expert.
9/27/2019 • 13 minutes, 43 seconds
#19 Could the worst now be behind us?
20 Sep 2019 - This week we discuss the fast-approaching Supreme Court decision (1:15), the prospects of a Brexit deal (3:18), the UK party conferences (5.25), the latest political and economic developments across Europe (8:50), and whether impending environmental catastrophe could actually save the euro (13:09), with Toby Cross, Head of Client Investment Solutions, Sophie Traherne, Senior Government Relations Specialist, and Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer.
9/20/2019 • 17 minutes, 32 seconds
#18 Is the softening EU economy giving the UK an edge?
In this week’s podcast, we discuss why banks have to charge for deposits (1:50), and what this and other proposed central bank innovations tell us about the strange times we live in (3:50). Also what does the move to deeper negative interest rates tell us about the European economy – and could this be an edge for the UK in the ongoing Brexit saga? (11:30) – with Mike Haslam, Head of Funds Distribution, talks with Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer.
9/13/2019 • 14 minutes, 20 seconds
#17 Are we seeing early signs of a global recession?
This week, we discuss the rising chances of a global recession and the implications for the UK (1:11), what central banks can do about it (5.30), and what we are doing to help investors (8:13), with Toby Cross, Head of Client Investment Solutions, and Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer.
9/6/2019 • 12 minutes, 2 seconds
#16 Brexit update - What Investors need to know
Our special Brexit-focused edition of Word on the Street, recorded on Thursday 5 September, features Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer), Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation), Sophie Traherne (Senior Government Relations Expert) and Toby Cross (Head of Client Investment Solutions), as they discuss the latest Brexit developments and what this could mean for markets and investments.
9/6/2019 • 19 minutes, 28 seconds
#15 Ben Stokes, constitutional outrage and a new era for trade
This week, we look at the past few days’ seismic developments in the Brexit saga (1:00), the effect of the way the media portrays Brexit (5.45), the appetite for a "no deal" Brexit (7.45) and the implications of all this on investments (9.33), as well as the impact of the global trade war (14.00) and what investors and citizens of the UK can learn from star cricketer Ben Stokes (18.22), with Mike Haslam, Head of Funds Distribution, and Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer.
8/30/2019 • 24 minutes, 53 seconds
#14 Sterling’s slump, Brexit prospects and presidential cycles
This week we discuss the turbulent summer (1:10), the emerging Italian political crisis (4:25), the possibilities of a US recession (7:23), as well as Brexit and the attractiveness of the UK to overseas investors following sterling’s slump (9:26), and the likelihood of President Trump’s re-election (12:23) with Mike Haslam, Head of Funds Distribution, and Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer.
8/23/2019 • 17 minutes, 23 seconds
#13 A summer of discontent?
In this week’s podcast, Mike Haslam, Head of Funds Distribution, talks to Jean-Paul Jaegers, Head of Asset Allocation, about the latest market developments and what they may mean for investors.
Despite UK wage growth rising at its fastest pace for 11 years and employment reaching a record high (4:35), uncertainty over the future path of interest rates (3:50) and concerns over a looming recession continue to weigh on investor sentiment (5:48).
8/16/2019 • 9 minutes, 59 seconds
#12 Trade, Trump and Tactics
This week Mike Haslam, Head of Funds Distribution questions Jean-Paul Jaegers, Head of Asset Allocation on recent news topics covering tariffs (0:30), China weakening its currency (2:19)and Trump’s views on interest rates (5:41). Do these matter for investors?
8/9/2019 • 10 minutes, 46 seconds
#11 Trump, the Fed and the end of the Euro
This week Miles Sherry, Senior Investment Consultant, talks to Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer, about whether the cut to US interest rates speaks of trouble ahead, what role if any President Trump had and the current plight of the German economy.
8/2/2019 • 12 minutes, 12 seconds
#10 48,000 lightning strikes and a new Prime Minister
This week we discuss the prospects for the UK and EU showdown with Prime Minister Johnson (01:02), what a weak sterling means for the UK (03:27), the biggest government Cabinet change in history (05:20), what more the European Central Bank can do (08:36), and whether the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week (10:45), with Toby Cross, Head of Client Investment Solutions, Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer, and Sophie Traherne, from Government Relations.
7/26/2019 • 13 minutes, 22 seconds
#9 Is now a good time to invest?
This week, we discuss the UK “feel-good factor” and whether now is a good time to invest (00:47), the impact of a weak pound and what to expect from the new UK Prime Minister (03:01), and how lower interest rates in the US could affect investments (04:34), with Mike Haslam, Head of Funds Distribution, and Jean-Paul Jaegers, Head of Asset Allocation.
7/19/2019 • 6 minutes, 43 seconds
#8 Does politics matter?
This week, we talk about the prospects of the 2020 US presidential elections(01:01), the changes in European and UK leadership (3:50), what sterling’s recent plight means for British companies (5:28), and the pursuit of yield and safety in investing (8:03), with Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer, and Mike Haslam, Head of Funds Distribution.
7/12/2019 • 11 minutes, 27 seconds
#7 Will the good times soon stop rolling?
This week, we discuss why the economic cycle has gone on for so long (00:59) and what will end it (03:50), the difficulties of valuing today's companies (05:01), and if there is any truth in the reported death of liberalism (07.47), with Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer, and Toby Cross, Head of Client Investment Solutions.
7/5/2019 • 9 minutes, 50 seconds
#6 A $90m rabbit! What constitutes value?
Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer, and Toby Cross, Head of Client Investment Solutions, discuss how assets are valued (0:46), the volatility of bitcoin and gold as a safe haven (2:53), Apple's loss of its chief designer(6:46), the auto industry (9:19) and where to find investment safety in a world seemingly beset by political and economic ills (11:42).
6/28/2019 • 12 minutes, 15 seconds
#5 UK politics, Oil tanker wars and the reveal of a new digital currency
Covering the twists and turns in the Conservative leadership process, the rising tensions in the Middle East and the reveal of a new digital currency. Toby Cross, Head of Client Investment Solutions, unpicks the news headlines with Sophie Traherne from Government Relations and Jean-Paul Jaegers, Head of Investment Strategy.
6/21/2019 • 13 minutes, 45 seconds
#4 The next Prime Minister?
From whether or not the next Prime Minister will actually impact the economy to buying Bitcoin, Mike Haslam, from Barclays Investment Solutions, talks to Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer, about the latest headline issues.
6/14/2019 • 10 minutes, 24 seconds
#3 Trade tensions escalate further and "Sell in May ..."
Jean-Paul Jaegers, Head of Investment Strategy, and Mike Haslam, Head of Funds Distribution, discuss the recent escalation in Trade tensions with threats of tariffs on Mexican goods, and discuss the adage ‘Sell in May and go away until St Leger day’
6/10/2019 • 7 minutes, 50 seconds
#2 Trade wars, safe havens and headline fatigue
Jean-Paul Jaegers, Head of Investment Strategy, and Mike Haslam, Head of Funds Distribution, discuss the escalating trade war between the US and China, safe havens for investments and why it’s best not to read too much into day-to-day news headlines.
5/31/2019 • 9 minutes, 26 seconds
#1 May's resignation, Brexit and trade wars
Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer, and Mike Haslam, Head of Long-only Funds Distribution, discuss Teresa May’s resignation and the impact that US-China trade tensions and Brexit may or may not have had on the economy
5/29/2019 • 11 minutes, 17 seconds
Word on the Street - Welcome Intro
Welcome to Word on the Street, a weekly podcast from Barclays UK where our experts help ordinary investors make sense of the latest news and events impacting the world’s financial markets.