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The UK's decision to leave the European Union has sent shock waves through global markets, and added to the cost and competitive challenges facing London-listed retailers. The IC's sectors editor Harriet Russell has been talking to experts about how private investors can navigate this storm.Music by Blue Dot SessionsInvestors' 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 show Leonora Walters and Kate Beioley look at what shares leading UK equity managers have been buying and selling. Kate explains why one manager argues that it is a good time to buy into UK smaller companies - despite investor antipathy towards this area.And special guest Colin Low, managing director of Kingsfleet Wealth, offers some suggestions on how to rationalise unwieldy portfolios and maximise your tax efficency.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.

Oil's new rise, CFD clampdown, consumer credit concerns and more with companies editor Ian Smith & guests.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.

For many years, EMED Mining languished at the pre-development stage, hamstrung with litigation and permitting problems. In 2014, the company rebranded as Atalaya (ATYM), installed a new management team, and then cheaply and quickly renovated the historic Riotinto copper mine in Southern Spain.In the latest in our series of natural resources podcasts, natural resources writer Alex Newman speaks with Atalaya’s chief executive Alberto Lavandeira about the difficulties of renovating a mine, what’s next for the surging copper market and why he is already keen to take on the next project.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 team and Investors Chronicle economist Chris Dillow look at how markets have reacted over the past few weeks following the election of Donald Trump, and what they might do going forward. They also consider what a realistic annual return for an investor might be and how useful risk statistics are when choosing a 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.

Top sectors for 2017: Two news stories grabbed the headlines this week: the RBS stress test failure and Opec's decision to rein-in production. Find out if the IC's writers think either decision will have long-term relevance. Algy Hall also takes time out from a busy schedule to review sector prospects for 2017 via his latest stock screen.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.

Tharisa's (THS) secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange in June couldn't have been better timed to coincide with the commodities bull run of 2016. With its low cost profile, long-life open pit mine and exposure to chrome, investors have been steadily buying into the rare mining debutant, sending the shares up by more than 200 per cent since the summer.In the latest in our series of natural resources podcasts, natural resources writer Alex Newman speaks with chief executive Phoevos Pouroulis and chief financial officer Michael Jones about Tharisa’s first set of full-year results since listing in London, the state of South Africa’s mining industry, and what’s happening in the chrome market.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.

Emma Powell gets the lowdown on the highly priced challenger bank's strategy for earnings growth.In the latest of our Boardroom Talk podcast series, we ask Metro Bank chief executive Craig Donaldson whether the newly listed challenger bank's high-cost growth strategy will translate into healthy profits and whether it can truly compete with the mainstream banking giants.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.

Emma Agyemang and Leonora Walters discuss funds for beating inflation and portfolio turnover ratios with special guest Patrick Connolly, certified financial planner at Chase de Vere.Patrick also explains how some of the changes to pensions in Wednesday’s Autumn Statement affect investors.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.

Amazon, agents and the Autumn Statement: The team discuss Philip Hammond's first and last Autumn Statement, and its impact on letting agents, landlords and saversInvestors' 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 team discuss the merits of synthetic ETFs, and which equity managers have added the most value and consistency for investors. They are joined by special guest, James Carthew, research director at QuotedData, who explains how investment trusts have performed since the US elections and what we can expect from them going forward.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.

Grocery gremlins and currency conundrums: IC editor John Hughman is joined by companies editor Ian Smith and news editor Bradley Gerrard for a lively discussion of the week's big news, including Amazon's foray into UK food retail and the sectors being buffeted by the plunge in Sterling.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 team consider whether US equities have a place in your portfolio, and highlight a type of fund that offers substantial exposure to this asset even though it is not indicated in the name. Deputy personal finance editor Kate Beioley also sets out some of the many ways to save for kids.They are joined by special guest Peter Doherty, chief investment officer of Tideway Investment Partners.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.

Trump triumphs: IC editor John Hughman is joined by Ian Smith and Bradley Gerrard to reflect on a tumultuous week in politicsInvestors' 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 is joined by Ed Smith, asset allocation strategist at Rathbones. They discuss the return of inflation, bond proxy worries and what a Trump presidency could mean for the world and your investments.Kate Beioley, deputy personal finance editor at Investors Chronicle talks to personal finance writer Emma Agyemang about HICL Infrastructure’s search for new assets and Emma talks about the state of the property market and TR Property’s premium.The team also looks at this month’s markets. Gilts yields, inflation and banking stocks are all on the up, what does that mean for the funds you hold? And Ed Smith also talks through Trump’s trade tactics and macro-economics and explains how protectionist policies could hurt 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.

 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.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.

Jonas Crosland, property correspondent at the Investors Chronicle, speaks to buy-to-let expert David Lawrenson on the private rental sector, and highly controversial plans to phase out mortgage interest rate relief on second homes, coming on top of the introduction of higher stamp duty 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.

On this week's investment trust special personal finance show the team review the reliability of their dividend payouts, consider how to construct an income portfolio using these kinds of funds and set out the different ways to access them.They are joined by Special guest David Liddell, chief executive of online investment service 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.

Walloons, nervy banks and US drugs: This week's Companies & Markets Show tracks the major corporate stories of the moment, including PPI provisions, miners' asset sales, Big Tobacco M&A and much 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.

In this week's personal finance podcast the team discusses a fee change at Finsbury Growth and Income and talks fee fairness in the closed and open-ended fund market. They also take a look at a recent performance dip from City of London investment trust and looks at how the trust has dealt with Brexit.Also on this week's show, the panel looks at TD Direct's decision to scrap SCRIPs, leaving one reader unable to continue receiving his dividends as shares. What is the best way of receiving dividends, will your broker let you? And at what cost?Deputy personal finance editor Kate Beioley is joined by personal finance editor Leonora Walters, personal finance writer Emma Agyemang and Abraham Okusunya, chartered financial planner and director at investment research firm FinalytiQ.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.

Hot chocolate and cold turkey: IC editor John Hughman is joined by companies editor Ian Smith and sectors editor Harriet Russell to make sense of a busy week of high street news, a slew of profit warnings and a stumbling IPO market.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.

Following recent news that the group has joined forces with the Kosovan government to create the 'world's largest marble company', chief executive Chris Gilbert explains why this is an exciting venture and what it means for the future of the company.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 Kate Beioley explains which key market moves investors need to be aware of, and how prevailing investment styles might be about to change. Leonora Walters, meanwhile, asks Rob Burgeman, divisional director at Brewin Dolphin, what assets and strategies are suitable for generating an income in retirement, and if star fund managers can continue to do well when they change firm.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.

Marmite fight: Love it or hate it, it's the Companies & Markets Show with editor John Hughman, companies editor Ian Smith and tips editor Algy Hall. This week Tesco and Unilever square up as sterling slides, Lloyds retail IPO goes up in smoke, and Algy explains how to pick safe income stocks to beat low interest rates.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.

Ahead of a planned China launch, the ​recording equipment manufacturer's founder discusses how it targets consumers from bedroom musicians to studio professionals.Boardroom Talk is a series of podcasts where the IC's specialist writers press the management of London-listed companies on the investment case for their business.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 Leonora Walters and Kate Beioley discuss what kinds of UK manager and fund have done well over the past decade, and which ones are likely to do best going forward. They are joined by special guest Jason Hollands, managing director at Tilney Bestinvest. They also consider whether to go active or passive in emerging markets and what asset allocation you should have in a long-term children’s savings 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.

Taking a Pounding: IC editor John Hughman is joined by Ian Smith and Simon Thompson to round up a big week on the markets that saw sterling collapse to its lowest level for three decadesInvestors' 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 third part of Alex Newman's series of interviews with resources company management he gets the lowdown on Pan African Resources.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 discuss which emerging markets funds are best for optimists, and which are better for investors who are a bit more cautious. They also consider ways to generate income in retirement, and which markets you should use passive tracker funds in.They are joined by Paul Derrien, investment director at Canaccord Genuity.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.

Good drugs and bad banks: In our 100th episode, editor John Hughman and the companies team talk about the bubbling drug discovery pipeline and the ongoing troubles of Europe's banking industryInvestors' 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.

Central Asia Metals (CAML) is not like most listed miners in London. It does not produce large quantities of metal, and has paid back more than it raised at its IPO in just four years. It can also produce copper for less than almost any company on earth.In the second in our series of natural resources podcasts, Alex Newman speaks with Central Asia's executive chairman, Nick Clarke, about the peculiar cost profile, doing business in Kazakhstan and what to do with all its spare cash.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.

Retail ructions and debt deductions: IC editor John Hughman and the companies team discuss the latest mag, including a mixed bag of retailer results and how to avoid investing in companies with debt problemsInvestors' 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 the team discusses what HarbourVest's bid for IC top 100 fund SVG Capital means for you, takes the temperature of biotech investing and looks at the world of property-focused peer-to-peer investing.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.

Lower valuations make now a good buying opportunity for long-term growth in the biotech sectorInvestors' 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.

Anglo Pacific (APF) is unlike most commodity groups listed in London. It has just a handful of employees, based in a small office in Mayfair, and doesn’t actually mine any of the goods it makes its money from. That’s because it is a mining royalty company, collecting income streams from the likes of Rio Tinto and Whitehaven Coal.In the first in a free new podcast series from Investors Chronicle, Alex Newman speaks with Anglo’s chief executive, Julian Treger, about the outlook for commodities including coal and uranium, and what it’s like to rely on the production plans of other companies.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 discuss whether unloved financials could be a source of good returns, ask why Deutsche Bank has delisted its Gilt ETF range (and what you could turn to instead) and check in with the row over Lifetime Isa exit fees. Deputy personal finance editor Kate Beioley and personal finance writer Emma Agyemang are joined by Adrian Lowcock, head of investing at Architas.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.

BoE bond buying and Hanjin's collapse: Deputy companies editor Mark Robinson and the team discuss the corporate debt being snapped up by the central bank and what the demise of South Korean shipper Hanjin means for the wider industry and global economyInvestors' 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.

 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.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 discuss the latest version of the IC Top 100 Funds, exchange traded funds for growth, and the investment trust winners and losers since the Brexit vote.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.

Corporate governance and potash potential: Editor John Hughman and the team look at Sports Direct's challenging week and whether Sirius Minerals' shares could see some selling pressureInvestors' 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 how to get an income stream via 'DIY dividends', offer some suggestions on meeting income requirements in retirement and highlight an alternative way to get exposure to commercial property.They are joined by Dennis Hall, chief executive officer of Yellowtail Financial Planning.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.

Tax trouble & populist politics: Editor John Hughman and the team discuss Apple's €13bn tax problem and how to protect your portfolio from the rise of populismInvestors' 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 discuss how to prepare for early retirement with James Norringtion, specialist writer at Investors Chronicle.Personal finance writer Emma Agyemang also explains why investment trusts are not necessarily the cheapest option, and deputy personal finance editor Kate Beioley sets out what you need to know about consolidating pensions.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.

Shareholder activism, gold/silver ratio and how to invest in a low interest rate world in this week's IC Companies & Markets podcastInvestors' 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 team discuss how to choose an equity income fund, emerging markets bond funds and Isa flexibility with Sam Ratnage, an adviser at Tideway Wealth.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.

No activists please, we're British: John Hughman and the team discuss how US-style activism could be good news for UK shareholdersInvestors' 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 the basis of this year's share price gains, you could be forgiven for thinking diversified miner BHP Billiton is in recovery mode. But near-term uncertainty dominates the investment case. In this special podcast we find out why, and ask whether now is the time to get optimistic about the company's future.IC natural resources reporter Alex Newman reports for this special podcast.Produced by Dominic Toms. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.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 deputy personal finance editor Kate Beioley asks special guest Mihir Kapadia, chief executive officer of Sun Global Investments, whether the rally in emerging markets debt can continue.The team also discuss what effects the Olympics could have on the Brazilian market and how the first UK interest rate cut in seven years affects savers and investors.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.

Family fortunes: IC 'patriarch' John Hughman and the team discuss why family businesses make great investments, and air their views on a busy week on the 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.

In this week's personal finance podcast the team consider whether Japan's strong performance of recent years can continue. They are joined by Darius McDermott, managing director at Chelsea Financial Services.They also look at what markets have been doing in July and highlight a commodity fund which has turned its performance despite a difficult time for this 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.