Investors Chronicle

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

Lower valuations make now a good buying opportunity for long-term growth in the biotech sector  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 economy  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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

Shareholder activism, gold/silver ratio and how to invest in a low interest rate world in this week's IC Companies & Markets podcast  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

No activists please, we're British: John Hughman and the team discuss how US-style activism could be good news for UK shareholders  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.