Investors' Chronicle

In this week's show Colin Low, managing director of Kingsfleet Wealth, joins the team to explain how the budget will affect savers and investors. They also look at a change to Isa rules that could help couples and consider importance of fund charges. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IC editor John Hughman talks to Simon Thompson about what went wrong at toilet paper manufacturer Accrol, while Jonas Crosland explains why he's unimpressed with the Autumn Budget's housebuilding proposals Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's personal finance podcast Toby Gibb, European investment director at Fidelity, joins the team look at what's been driving European equities and if their good run can continue. They also consider why investors have been shunning UK equities, and if they are right or are missing an opportunity.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 IC editor John Hughman is joined by Mark Robinson and Harriet Russell to discuss the week's big market news, including major updates from the grocery sector and what to watch out for as retailers ramp up for the festive season. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We spoke with Ian Jenks, executive chairman of Brady, about how the company's business model is changing and what the future might hold. Listed on Aim, Brady provides trading and risk management software to the global commodity and energy markets.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's investment trust special James Carthew, head of research at QuotedData, joins the team to explain the importance of discounts and premiums to NAV, and some ways in which trusts boost their income. They also consider whether Asian investment trusts offer particular value and whether UK smaller companies trusts are a bargain.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show IC editor John Hughman is joined by news editor Emma Powell and tips editor Algy Hall to discuss his annual Phileas Fogg-inspired investment trust odyssey, overheating tech stocks and why mergers in the retail energy market might be little more than talk. Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Great technologies do not always make for great investments. For much of the last decade, gas-to-liquids specialist Velocys has been an example of this occasional feature of disruptive companies, remaining loss-making despite its world-class capabilities in renewable fuels.In this episode of Boardroom Talk, resources writer Alex Newman asks Velocys chief executive David Pummell why he thinks the tide has turned for his company, and what investors can expect in the coming years. Produced by Dominic Toms.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's show Rachel Winter, senior investment manager at Killik, explains what the implications are of the first interest rate rise in 10 years. The team also highlights a high growth area that has been described as the "most exciting opportunity in the world" and explains why Witan Investment Trust has upped its exposure to Europe.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 IC editor John Hughman is joined by writers Emma Powell and Megan Boxall to discuss a busy week on the markets, including a flurry of news from the pharmaceutical industry, a new regulatory threat to gaming, and the first rate rise in a decade. Plus Simon Thompson's pick of the week.  Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Research suggests price comparison websites have been good for consumers. But do the companies behind those websites also make good investments?For this episode of Boardroom Talk, IC specialist writer Megan Boxall speaks with the chief executive of one such company: GoCompare's Matthew Crummack.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show the team consider which assets are vulnerable to inflation and which ones could combat it. They also profile a fund which achieves a high income despite having strict investment criteria, and consider whether equity markets are dangerously high. They are joined by Alex Brandreth, deputy chief investment officer at Brown Shipley.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show, John Hughman and the team discuss a brace of profit warnings, signs of life in the troubled oil services sector, updates from the banks, and the attractions of infrastructure investments. Plus the lowdown on two of small-cap expert Simon Thompson's latest picks.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show Ed Smith, head of asset allocation at Rathbones, joins the team to explain why inflation has been rising and what it means for investors. They also debate the merits of UK commercial property, and personal finance writer Emma Agyemang looks at why an institutional investor has decided to exit CF Woodford Equity Income (GB00BLRZQB71) as well as what other investors think of the fund.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Editor John Hughman is joined by Megan Boxall and Harriet Clarfelt to discuss the big news in the latest magazine and this week's cover story about investing in the technologies set to change the world. Plus the latest ideas from stockpicking expert Simon Thompson.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pension reforms and the debate over voting rights for investors in nominee accounts are just two of the topics covered in this week’s Boardroom Talk. Who better to take on these issues than Equiniti’s chief executive Guy Wakeley, together with a random selection of pension holders the IC button-holed in London’s famous Borough Market?Hosted by Mark Robinson. Produced by Dominic Toms.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Levine may be best known as the former chief of Imperial Energy, the former-FTSE 250 oil and gas company he sold for $2.4bn in 2009. His focus has now switched from Siberia, and is solely concentrated on President Energy, an Aim-listed oil and gas producer with interests in Argentina, the US and Paraguay.The latest in our Extraction Podcast series finds Mr Levine speaking with resources writer Alex Newman about Argentina, what to look for in oil companies, the West’s flawed perception of Russia, and why the executive chairman’s job title needs to change. Produced by Dominic Toms.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the team glimpses inside a reader's portfolio. How realistic is her goal of a £13,000 income in retirement is and how could she improve. They are joined by Richard Parkin, head of retirement policy at Fidelity, who also looks at the biggest risks pensioners face following pension freedoms.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Companies & Markets Show IC editor John Hughman is joined by Mark Robinson and Harriet Russell to talk about the inexorable rise of electric vehicles and mixed signals from the UK consumer sector.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Copper-gold explorer SolGold moved from Aim to the main market this month, in a bid to get on the radar of the world's largest banks and funds. But it's still several years from making any profit for its shareholders, among them chief executive Nick Mather.For the latest in our extraction podcast series, Mr Mather tells Alex Newman about exploring for metals in the Ecuadorian jungle, potential takeovers, and the outlook for copper and gold.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exchange traded funds with the X-factor, how pension income stacks up against buy to let and this month’s markets and your money, all on the menu in this week's Personal Finance Show.You will have heard of famous value investors like Warren Buffett, but have you heard of low-cost passive funds that invest using factors like growth, quality and momentum? Deputy personal finance editor Kate Beioley and Rachel Winter, senior investment manager Rachel Winter talk investment themes and how to use them. Politics swung markets in September. US President Trump re-launched major tax reform plans, affecting US and Emerging Markets. But what did it mean for your money? And pensions vs buy-to-let property - which is the best for generating income in retirement. Personal finance writer Emma Agyemang finds out.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IC editor John Hughman, is joined by Megan Boxall, Emma Powell and stockpicking guru Simon Thompson to discuss the big news in this week's magazine, including thoughts on Tesco’s results and London’s newest IPO. Produced by Alex Newman.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inflation is on the rise and central bankers in the US and UK look poised to raise interest rates – both things could have a big impact on the bonds in you portfolio. Deputy personal finance editor Kate Beioley is joined by Curtis Evans, fixed income investment director at Fidelity to look at how to invest now.Renewable energy schemes lost an important source of revenue earlier this year. Will it have an impact on the chunky yields investors currently take home? Personal finance writer Emma Agyemang investates. The team takes a look at some high profile issues in the peer-to-peer industry this year and asks if it is suffering problems. Produced by Dominic Toms.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IC editor John Hughman, is joined by Megan Boxall, Julia Faurschou and stockpicking guru Simon Thompson to discuss the big news in this week's mag, including the potential sale of one perennially disappointing technology company and tips for picking IPO winners.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a difficult year for British retail, so a new IPO was unexpected to say the least. Chief financial officer Gerard Sweeney and chief commercial officer Sheraz Ramzan from online fashion company Quiz dropped by to talk to Harriet Russell about why they thought now was the right time to take the company public, and what investors can expect the group to do next.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Personal Finance Show Daniel Godfrey, chief executive of The People's Trust, joins the team to talk about this investment trust's forthcoming launch. They also look at why the manager of Worldwide Healthcare Trust fears a biotech bubble and wealthy investors are turning to VCTs.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IC editor John Hughman is joined by Harriet Russell and Mark Robinson to talk about retail's bounceback and the takeoff of business drones. Plus the latest ideas from stockpicking guru Simon Thompson.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Personal finance editor Leonora Walters is joined by Darius McDermott, managing director at Chelsea Financial Services to discuss the IC’s new Top 100 funds list, out now. They talk through some of the runners and riders and are joined by Emma Agyemang, personal finance writer to analyse one trust in detail.Deputy personal finance editor Kate Beioley also looks at the pitfalls to avoid when transferring your Isa.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Editor John Hughman is joined by Ian Smith and Megan Boxall to discuss a new mining float, resource nationalism, retailers & moreInvestors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why everyone is talking about Barclays new DIY investment platform, August’s markets and your money and Templeton Emerging Markets’ turnaround. This week deputy personal finance editor Kate Beioley is joined by Henrietta Grimston, client relationship manager at Seven Investment Management and personal finance writer Emma Agyemang. The team talks about Barclays DIY investment platform re-launch last week and why it has riled some of its loyal stockbroking clients.They also take a look at the tech transformation behind Templeton Emerging Market’s performance.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The companies team discuss the impact of Hurricane Harvey on the US oil & gas market, the takeover of engineering software provider Aveva and how to invest in the music industry. Simon Thompson analyses two small caps from his column this weekInvestors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our second podcast on the FTSE 100's largest dividend payers, we take a look at the telecoms and mining sectors.Companies editor Ian Smith puts the questions to specialist writers Megan Boxall and Alex Newman. Produced by Dominic Toms and Alex Newman.The first podcast in the series can be found lower in the podcast feed, or here: bit.ly/2eKXFHFInvestors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How you could be earning a 6.6% per cent yield from the power of the sun and should you help your kids with university fees? Deputy personal finance editor Kate Beioley is joined by James Armstrong, managing partner of Bluefield partners, investment adviser to Bluefield Solar Income Fund (BSIF) to talk about whether renewable energy investing is all sunny side up or whether slashed subsidies could mean storm clouds on the horizon.Kate is also joined by personal finance writer Emma Agyemang, to talk about the pros and cons of helping your child pay for university.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast there are some projections on the future shape of television by Megan Boxall, an explanation of what went wrong for two outsourcers from Tom Dines and updates on two of Simon Thompson's specials by the man himself.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week deputy personal finance editor Kate Beioley is joined by Dickie Hodges, manager of Nomura Global Dynamic Bond fund in order to take the temperature of the global bond market.Kate is also joined by personal finance editor Leonora Walters to break down the benefits of investing in India and look at some of the routes investors could use to access these high-growth equities.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show, news editor Emma Powell weighs up the prospects of Provident Financial after its calamitous profit warning, tips editor Algy Hall explains why Martin Zweig's famous Super Model for predicting market movements has turned bearish, and Simon Thompson joins on the line to discuss the private rented sector.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second of this two-part special, deputy personal finance editor Kate Beioley peeks under the bonnet of the asset management industry to ask how professional money managers put together their portfolios. Wealth managers Alan Miller, founder of SCM Direct and Rory McPherson, head of investment strategy at PSigma open up their asset allocation strategies and tactical asset allocation for today's markets.Produced by Dominic Toms and Alex Newman.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week deputy personal finance editor Kate Beioley is joined by Jason Hollands, managing director at Tilney Group and personal finance writer Emma Agyemang to talk the best performing UK equity income funds and getting high income from alternative assets you may not have heard of.The team also breaks down your investing charges and looks at some of the cheapest funds to own and why.We apologise for the poor sound quality of this podcast due to trouble with the phone line.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Companies editor Ian Smith is joined by sectors editor Harriet Russell and specialist writer Tom Dines to discuss what half-year results told us about the fortunes of the listed motor retailers and outsourcers. Stockpicking specialist Simon Thompson phones in to discuss his Bargain Shares portfolio.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harriet Clarfelt spoke with Bob Smith, executive vice president of Mytrah, about the company's growth trajectory and how it is addressing the need for renewable energy in India.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Forget Facebook and Netflix, emerging markets are the place to look for the next major technology stocks. And how should you invest in Europe today - is value or growth the way to go? This week deputy personal finance editor Kate Beioley is joined by James Milne, co-manager of IC Top 100 fund Crux European Special Situations and Darius McDermott, managing director at Chelsea Financial Services to discuss European and emerging market equities.Kate is also joined by personal finance writer Emma Agyemang to break down the cost of pension freedoms and look at how to minimise the cost of going into income drawdown.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this pod this week, the companies team talks interest rates, high-yield commercial property, big bank earnings, and defence stocks in a week where markets shuddered at the prospect of military action in the Pacific. Alex Newman hosts Simon Thompson, Emma Powell and Mark Robinson. Produced by Dominic Toms.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first in a two part special, IC writer James Norrington looks at how private investors can check they aren't left short-changed once returns are measured against risk.We also examine how to correctly benchmark portfolios against peers and professionals and ask what is the right mix of active and passive asset allocation strategy and tactical investment selection. Produced by Dominic Toms and Alex Newman.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a market capitalisation of £30m, Aim-traded LidCo (LID) may be small, but the hospital monitoring equipment specialist has grand plans for US expansion. Can it juggle these whilst continuing to lose money? IC specialist writer Megan Boxall puts the questions to chief executive Matt Sassone in this episode of Boardroom Talk. Produced by Alex Newman.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's personal finance podcast the team look at which markets and funds have been performing well, funds which have been underperforming and ways to maximise your portfolio's income in order to escape the rat race. They are joined by David Liddell, chief executive of IpsoFacto Investor.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's pod, the companies team discusses the US Food and Drug Administration's latest intervention in the tobacco sector, and some poor interim results for the estate agents. Also on the line is our small-cap specialist Simon Thompson to review the progress of a few picks from his Bargain Shares portfolio.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcast editor Alex Newman and specialist writer Megan Boxall join companies editor Ian Smith to discuss what the interim results season told us about the income security of three of London's big payers.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's show Chris Justham, relationship manager at Seven Investment Management, joins the team to consider whether you should invest in US equities, and which funds are the best way to access them. They also highlight some of the new investments trusts which have experienced the strongest asset growth.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IC editor John Hughman asks Harriet Russell whether we should be worried about household spending, catches up with Simon Thompson about his latest small-cap picks, and rounds up a big week on the results front with companies editor Ian Smith.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recruiters are often hailed as bellwethers of economic activity, so what are we to read into the steady recent performance of Hays (HAS)? Is the outfit over-exposed to the UK market? Will its European business provide a silver lining?And given the company's strong recent cash generation, can investors expect a special dividend this year?Specialist writer Tom Dines puts the questions to Hays chief financial officer Paul Venables in this edition of Boardroom Talk. Produced by Alex Newman.Investors' Chronicle has supported private investors in the UK for over 160 years by highlighting rewarding investment opportunities. Investors' Chronicle is a service by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.