MoneyWeek Talks

The UK is obsessed with cash. It's simple, easy to access, and won't crash. Put simply, it's risk-free. But that is not the whole truth, according to Andy Reed, head of behavioural economics research at Vanguard. While, yes investing can be risky. It is also risky not to invest, Reed tells MoneyWeek Talks. MoneyWeek Talks is a podcast that helps you unlock the secrets to financial success, where e...

Legendary billionaire investor Jeremy Grantham is an expert in stock market bubbles. In the 1980s, he spotted the Japanese bubble. He also, rightly, refused to rush into the tech bubble that popped dramatically during the dotcom crash. Now, with all eyes on the astronomical valuations AI firms are commanding, does he think a bubble is emerging? MoneyWeek Talks is a podcast that helps you unlock th...

Stepping away from a professional boxing career just a few years after winning gold at the Commonwealth Games might seem a strange decision for some – but not Delicious Orie. Orie, who retired from the sport last May, tells Kalpana Fitzpatrick he has now embarked on a career in the financial world, which offers him something boxing couldn’t – fulfilment.

The world is in the midst of an oil crisis. The war in Iran has thrown the markets into turmoil, with the price of oil soaring to around $100 a barrel. The oil shock has repercussions that are far wider than just the price of petrol. MoneyWeek editors Kalpana Fitzpatrick, Andrew Van Sickle, and Cris Sholto Heaton make sense of what is happening now, where the crisis could go next, and what you sho...

Inheritance tax is a tricky topic. Taboos around speaking about money and the emotion that comes with thinking about death create a perfect storm for misunderstanding it. But with such complex rules around inheritance, it is a topic well worth talking about – and sooner rather than later. Lisa Conway Hughes, a certified financial adviser and founder of LCH Wealth, speaks to MoneyWeek's Kalpana Fit...

What force will shape the world in the next 20 years? The answer is China's drive to financialise, according to Diana Choyleva, founder and chief economist at Enodo Economics. Diana speaks to MoneyWeek's Cris Sholto Heaton about how the AI race differs in China versus the west, the transformation of the country's equity market, and the breakdown of globalisation.

Andrew Van Sickle speaks to Charles Jillings, co-fund manager of Utilico Emerging Markets Trust, about the outlook for emerging economies, the challenges posed by the latest oil shock, and long-term investment opportunities in infrastructure and utilities.

#Ad In this episode, we speak to Cocoba, a Kent-based chocolate brand, about its growth journey and expansion into international markets. The conversation explores the practical realities of exporting for SMEs: from managing cash flow and production cycles to navigating the challenges of fulfilling larger overseas orders. It highlights how delays between production and payment can place pressure o...

What is stopping the UK from investing? It's a mixture of three main factors, according to Henry MacLeod, co-head of digital distribution at BlackRock. In this episode of MoneyWeek Talks , Kalpana Fitzpatrick speaks to Henry about the state of investing in the UK, how we can debunk myths about risk, and whether AI can help you become a better investor.

#Ad In this episode, we speak to The Gym Group about how Jobcentre Plus is helping it overcome the challenges of recruiting and retaining talent in a fast-growing, service-led business. As the company expands across the UK, building a consistent pipeline of skilled employees has become a key priority. The conversation explores how partnerships with Jobcentre Plus are helping to address this challe...

#Ad In this episode, we speak to Electra Vehicles, a West Yorkshire-based manufacturer developing electric and hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles, about the realities of building and scaling a technology-led business. Founder Sid Sadique shares his journey from apprentice mechanic to leading a growing engineering business, and explains the challenges SMEs face in capital-intensive sectors, from...

Daniel Avigad, manager of the TM Lansdowne European Special Situations fund, speaks to MoneyWeek's Andrew Van Sickle about opportunities in European equities, solving the continent's growth problem, and the consequences of populism.

#Ad Purpose-driven organisations often face a challenge: how to grow their impact without losing sight of their mission. In this episode, we speak to Riverlution about building a sustainable model for environmental change, from early projects restoring rivers to developing partnerships with businesses and communities. The conversation explores how leadership development and structured management s...

Dominic Scriven, founder and chairman of Dragon Capital, speaks to MoneyWeek's Cris Sholto Heaton about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Vietnam, the current climate for investors and how his Vietnamese language lessons led to him founding the largest asset manager in the country.

Improving the relationship between money and mental health is one of Clare Francis 's missions in her work at both Barclays and the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute. It is also a personal story – Clare lost her husband to suicide in 2011. Ever since, she has been driven to improve how we deal with our mental health when it relates to money. Clare, savings and investments director at Barcla...

Former Lioness Jill Scott shares her investing journey and discusses how she is working towards the ultimate goal of building wealth for her future. Speaking to MoneyWeek’s Kalpana Fitzpatrick, Jill says while she has always had an eye on the ball, she has not focused enough on her finances. But now, as a retired professional footballer, she has turned her attention to investing and shares how it...

Fidelity's Tom Stevenson reveals his top three funds for 2026 for your ISA or self-invested personal pension. He tells MoneyWeek's Kalpana Fitzpatrick why he is recommending these funds and how to decide what's right for you. Plus, he shares his views on why keeping exposure to UK and US equities matters in a well-diversified portfolio.

Investing can get a bad rap for being inaccessible. But it doesn't have to be that way, says Yana Shkrebenkova, CEO of Revolut Trading. MoneyWeek's digital editor, Kalpana Fitzpatrick speaks to Yana about how fintechs can make investing more accessible, the importance of financial education, and why women may be better investors than men.

Ever wondered what your relationship with money is? Well, it could be a little more complex than you think - childhood experiences, the wrong influence, or simply not understanding how it works could be holding you back. Financial psychotherapist, Vicky Reynal, talks to Kalpana Fitzpatrick about how you can change your money mindset, avoid arguments over money and how to come out of the guilt trap...

While tracking an index makes good sense, investors could be missing out on opportunities by overlooking active managers. Andrew Craig discusses why they still play a valuable role for investors. Plus, he talks about the key mistake most newbie investors are making when it comes to differentiating between trading and investing.

In this episode of MoneyWeek talks, Thuy-Anh Nguyen, director and product specialist at Dragon Capital, gives Andrew Van Sickle the inside track on Vietnam. Having grown up in Hanoi in the late 1970s, she has first-hand experience of the country’s extraordinary transformation from a war-torn planned economy to one of the world’s most dynamic emerging markets. By 2005, MoneyWeek was highlighting it...

In this Autumn Budget special, MoneyWeek editors Kalpana Fitzpatrick, Andrew van Sickle and Cris Heaton chew over what was announced and what it means for savers, investors, workers, and homeowners. We gave the Autumn Budget a big thumbs down — but why?

Sir Steve Webb, former pensions minister and partner at LCP, tells MoneyWeek Talks how he is proud of the triple lock pension system, which gives the state pension a much-needed boost. Plus, he explains why young people should be able to release some of their pension savings to help them get onto the housing ladder and why renting in old age is not a good idea. Host: Kalpana Fitzpatrick, digital e...

In our first episode of MoneyWeek Talks, former UK prime minister Rishi Sunak discusses the real cultural change needed to get people to invest, how his charity, The Richmond Project, will help boost numeracy skills, financial literacy and the economy. Host: Kalpana Fitzpatrick, digital editor, MoneyWeek

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