MoneyWeek Talks

#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 regulation and skills shortages to the high cost of innovation.The conversation explores how Horizon Europe funding has supported Electra’s growth, not only through investment in research and development, but by opening access to international partners, customers and markets. For a business operating in a space typically dominated by large global players, that combination of funding and collaboration has been key.We also discuss why support for SMEs matters more broadly (from access to talent and technology to guidance on entering new markets) and how businesses can approach innovation funding strategically.For SMEs looking to scale, this episode offers a practical perspective on how innovation, partnerships and support can help turn ambition into growth.

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 support, including the UK Government’s Help to Grow course, can help mission-led organisations strengthen strategy and long-term resilience. We discuss the practical realities of scaling impact, balancing purpose with commercial discipline, and why strong leadership is often the difference between a good idea and a lasting organisation.For founders and leaders looking to expand their impact while maintaining credibility, Riverlution’s journey offers valuable lessons.

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 Barclays, spoke to Kalpana Fitzpatrick about money and mental health, why Brits should start investing, and how to build long-term financial resilience.Alongside her role at Barclays, Clare is a trustee of the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, a charity whose mission is to help people with mental health problems protect themselves from financial difficulties and get out of debt.This episode contains mentions of suicide. If you or someone you know needs support with their mental health, you can contact the Samaritans. You can call them for free on 116 123, email them at [email protected], or visit samaritans.org to find your nearest branch.

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 has been a real eye-opener for her.Plus, she has some great life tips to motivate us all to hit our life goals. This episode is the inspiration you need to get up and get going.-- Find out more about eToro's Loud Investing initiative-- eToro on YouTube

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 when it comes to spending your money.This episode is therapy!

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 as Asia’s other Communist dynamo. Now it is growing faster than China. Thuy-Anh tells Andrew how liberalisation triggered a growth spurt, what Vietnam did to ensure the economy maintained momentum, and how it dealt with the Donald Trump administration’s tariffs earlier this year. We also explore some of the key holdings in Dragon’s investment Trust, Vietnam Enterprise Investments Limited.

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 editor, MoneyWeek

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

Welcome to MoneyWeek Talks - the podcast that helps you build wealth, invest smarter, and understand the concepts that help you manage your finances better.Brought to you by MoneyWeek, our guests include CEO, entrepreneurs, economists, investors and policymakers.We cut through the noise to bring you the best thinking on investments, wealth management, and financial freedom.Subscribe to MoneyWeek Talks now, and get ready to make it, keep it and spend it with confidence.