Good Money Guide Podcast

Holly Mead talks to Laura Foll, Lowland Investment Company fund manager and discusses the unique investment strategy of the fund, which focuses on UK equity income across various market caps. Laura shares insights into the current portfolio, the challenges of investing in AIM, and her personal investment philosophy. Foll also reflects on past investment successes and failures, providing valuable l...

Holly Mead talks to Indriatti van Hien, The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC fund manager, and discusses her investment strategy focused on UK small-cap companies. Highlighting the importance of identifying niche innovators and the potential for growth in lesser-known companies. Indriatti van Hien also touches on the challenges faced by the UK small-cap market, her personal investm...

Holly Mead interviews Alexandra Jackson, Manager of the Rathbones UK Opportunities Fund, and discusses the fund's focus on UK mid-cap stocks, the current market dynamics, and the investment opportunities available in the UK. Alexandra shares insights into her investment strategy, the importance of long-term compounding, and her personal investment philosophy. Plus the future of active management,...

Gerry Perez, MD of Interactive Brokers UK, discusses winning "Best Trading App" in the 2026 Good Money Guide Awards and shares insights on their innovative trading platform, educational initiatives, and future trends in trading technology, emphasising low costs, diversification, and AI integration. Chapters00:00 IBKR Winning Best Trading App 202601:48 Celebrating Success: Awards and Achievements03...

Chris Cheverall, Managing Director of CMC Markets UK discusses being voted best spread betting broker in 2026. He also explains the evolution of financial spread betting and the future of financial markets. Plus, he highlights some of CMC Markets' upcoming innovative products, their use of AI, and some strategies for traders and investors. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to CMC Markets and Awards 02:4...

Alec Beasley - Co-founder and CEO at Investa, a mobile-based options trading app discusses it's unique features, the pros and cons of options trading, and the differences between options and traditional trading methods. Alec shares insights on common mistakes options traders make, tips for success, and the importance of education in the trading space. He also touches on the role of AI in trading e...

Rupert Osborne, UK CEO, Capital.com , shares how the CFD trading platform is evolving with AI, personalisation, and user feedback. Discover strategies for better trading decisions, risk management, and future market themes. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Capital.com and Client Experience02:48 Personalisation and AI in Trading Platforms06:04 Capital.com's Growth and Product Development Plans08:52 Th...

Jon Macintosh, Saltus Founder, discusses with Holly Mead being voted "Best Wealth Manager" in the Good Money Guide Awards. He reflects on their 20 years in the financial services industry, emphasising the shift from investment management to financial planning. They discuss the impact of AI, the importance of client relationships, and the challenges of market volatility. Jon also highlights the sig...

Holly Mead talks to Andrew Bresler, UK CEO of Saxo, who shares the company's recent achievements, strategic focus, and outlook for investors in 2026. He also explains how Saxo is innovating in multi-asset investing, fee structures, and helping clients navigate market volatility. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Saxo and Recent Achievements 02:47 Growth and Strategy in the UK Market 06:00 Investment...

Holly Mead interviews Cem Eyi, co-founder of Beanstalk, about the importance of Junior ISAs and how Beanstalk is revolutionising children's investment. They discuss the app's features, the significance of starting early with investments, and the common mistakes parents make. Cem shares personal experiences with Junior ISAs and emphasises the need for financial education for the next generation. Th...

Holly Mead interviews Rob Morgan, Chief Analyst from Charles Stanley Direct, discussing the company's recent award for best stocks and shares ISA provider. They explore the unique features of Charles Stanley Direct, investment trends, personal investment strategies, common mistakes investors make, the importance of fee structures, and the impact of recent changes in ISA regulations. Rob shares ins...

Tell us what you think of Penfold: https://goodmoneyguide.com/review/penfold/ Chris Eastwood, CEO of Penfold, discusses the challenges and innovations in the pension industry. He emphasises the importance of making pension saving easier and more engaging, particularly for the self-employed and those affected by auto-enrollment. The discussion covers common mistakes people make regarding their pens...

Fresh from being voted "Best Investing App 2026" in the Good Money Guide Investing Awards, Holly Mead interviews Wanda Rutgers, the UK CEO of Lightyear, discussing the company's journey, its unique approach to investing, and the challenges and opportunities in the UK investment landscape. They explore the importance of making investing accessible, the impact of fees, common investment mistakes, an...

In this week’s podcast, Michael Brown (Senior Market Strategist from Pepperstone ) and Michael Hewson look at more record highs for the FTSE100 as central bank rate easing bets increase, and UK data shows signs of a weak labour market. They also look at the recent chatter around the early departure of Christine Lagarde as ECB President as well as looking at the latest results from NatWest, and BAE...

In this week’s podcast, Michael Brown (Senior Market Strategist from Pepperstone) and Michael Hewson discuss the stabilisation in gold and silver prices, AI corporate bond issuance, and the implications of Japan's political landscape on market dynamics. They analyse the recent US jobs report, and its impact on the economic outlook, as well as the UK economy's performance and government res...

Michael Brown (Senior Market Strategist from Pepperstone) and Michael Hewson discuss the sharp sell-off in both gold and silver and whether it signals an end to the recent bull run. They also look at this week’s BOE rate decision as well as the bumper numbers from Alphabet, its huge pledge on AI spend, as well as looking at the numbers from Apple. They also look ahead to next week’s UK Q4 GDP numb...

In this week’s podcast, Michael Brown (Senior Market Strategist from Pepperstone) and Michael Hewson discuss the record highs in gold and silver, as well as President Trump’s comments on the US dollar. They also look at this week’s numbers from Lloyds, Tesla and Microsoft and look ahead to next week’s BOE and ECB meetings, as well as the latest results from Shell, Vodafone, Amazon and Alphabet.

Michael Hewson and Michael Brown from Pepperstone discuss the current state of the markets, focusing on economic indicators, corporate earnings, and consumer behaviour. They analyse the impact of US-China trade relations, bond market volatility, and the performance of various sectors, including retail and technology. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by companies like JD Sports, Llo...

Michael Hewson and Michael Brown from Pepperstone delve into the current state of financial markets, focusing on geopolitical tensions, particularly the U.S. administration's stance on Venezuela and Greenland. They discuss the implications of recent Department of Justice subpoenas directed at the Federal Reserve and how these developments are affecting market sentiment. Despite the political t...

As the momentum from 2025, carries over into 2026, Michael Brown (Senior Market Strategist from Pepperstone) and Michael Hewson discuss whether the FTSE100 and other markets can continue recent positive momentum at a time when geopolitical noise around US foreign policy dominates. They also look at this week’s numbers from Next, Tesco and Sainsbury and look ahead to US bank earnings.

In this year-end podcast, Michael Hewson and Michael Brown from Pepperstone reflect on the financial markets over the past year, discussing key economic data, market drivers, and the performance of various sectors. They analyse the implications of US inflation trends, UK economic challenges, and the performance of the FTSE 100. The conversation also touches on corporate investment trends, particul...

In this penultimate podcast of 2025 Michael Brown (Senior Market Strategist from Pepperstone) and Michael Hewson discuss the latest Fed decision to cut rates, as well as looking ahead to next week’s rate decisions from the Bank of England and Bank of Japan respectively, discussing the risks to global bond markets in 2026 of a more hawkish BOJ. We also look ahead to the latest numbers from Nike, Fe...

In this podcast episode, Michael Hewson and Michael Brown discuss the current state of the markets as they approach year-end, focusing on key economic indicators, upcoming Fed meetings, and significant corporate developments. They analyse the implications of the dollar's weakness, M&A activities like Netflix's potential acquisition of Warner Brothers, and Unilever's spin-off of its...

In this week’s Good Money Guide podcast Michael Brown (Senior Market Strategist from Pepperstone) and Michael Hewson discuss this week’s buy now, pay later Klarna budget statement, and whether it makes a December rate cut more or less likely. They also look at the latest results from easyJet and Kingfisher and look ahead to numbers from Balfour Beatty and Frasers Group.

In this week’s podcast Michael Brown (Senior Market Strategist from  Pepperstone ) and Michael Hewson discuss this week’s UK CPI data and whether it makes a December rate cut more or less likely. They also look at the latest Q3 numbers from Nvidia as well as looking ahead to next week’s budget.