Investors Chronicle

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