Word on the Street
Episodes
#159 Why should investors be looking for support from investment professionals?
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we look at the challenges facing investors and the benefits of having investment professionals by your side, with Phil Attreed (Head of Wea...
#158 With recent world events impacting the UK market, what is the outlook for investors?
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we look at the outlook for the UK market, whether its unloved, cheap stocks are set for a revival, and if the energy crisis and world event...
Monthly Market Insights: War in Ukraine, the next recession, and what’s in store for investors
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As part of our aim to keep clients and customers informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting our portfolios and funds,...
#157 What can we learn from the most famous investors during these volatile times?
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about the latest hopeful news coming out of Ukraine, whether we should be worried about the next recession, and what can we learn f...
#156 UK Round Table: What does the Spring Statement mean for your finances in 2022?
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this month’s UK Round Table, we discuss the UK Spring Statement and the measures for individuals and businesses against a backdrop of continued e...
#155 How will global central banks’ interest rate rises affect our customers and clients?
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we share our responses to the top questions and concerns from our customers and clients, including the latest on the US and UK interest rat...
#154 How will Russia’s invasion of Ukraine affect the UK economy?
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we look in a little more detail at how events such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine could affect UK investors and the UK economy, with Ni...
Monthly Market Insights: The impact of the pandemic and war in Ukraine
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As part of our aim to keep clients and customers informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting our portfolios and funds,...
#153 Should investors be concerned about rising inflation?
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we continue to follow the latest news from Ukraine and its effects on markets, as well as looking at whether the trend towards increased sa...
#152 Ukraine and the impact on markets
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we look at the Russian invasion of Ukraine, how it has impacted markets and what, if anything, investors should do in response, with Miles ...
#151 UK roundtable: Why international investors are flocking towards UK opportunities
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this month’s UK roundtable, we discuss why international investors are currently flocking to UK opportunities in spite of the many near-term chal...
#150 What can we learn from the US market’s technology sector?
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we delve into the US market to see what we can learn from the recent activity in the technology sector, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Wealth a...
#149 What is the impact for the UK of ‘Black Thursday’?
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we look at the fallout in Westminster following the release of Sue Gray’s report and the impact of ‘Black Thursday’ with the UK facin...
#148 UK roundtable: The political crisis in the UK and the impact for UK businesses
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this month’s UK roundtable, we discuss how the UK is managing its political crisis and what UK businesses need to focus on to stay ahead, with Ni...
Word on the Street special: What is behind the latest market sell-off?
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Word on the Street special, we discuss the latest market volatility amid rising tension in Ukraine and central bank plans for increasing inter...
#147 What do you need to know about UK politics, rate rises, and Ukraine’s troubling markets?
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we look at the simmering political crisis in the UK, the threat of war in the Ukraine, central banks’ rate hikes, and what investors can ...
#146 What opportunities could emerging markets bring this year?
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about the value of emerging markets, how we approach investing in these countries, and what opportunities this year may bring, with...
#145 How to set yourself up for investing success in 2022
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we look ahead to 2022 and how best to set yourself up for success with investing, with a special focus on financial planning, with Phil Att...
#144 Why are markets riding high and should inflation worry investors in 2022?
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As 2021 ends, we look at why stock markets are so buoyant while Omicron cases rise worldwide and whether rising inflation should worry investors in th...
#143 How will the Bank of England’s rate rise and Omicron affect UK investors?
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about the Bank of England’s decision to raise interest rates and how the global markets are responding to the Omicron variant sur...
Monthly Market Insights: The final sting in the pandemic’s tail?
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As part of our aim to keep clients informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting your discretionary portfolios, Phil Att...
#142 UK round table: A year to remember or a year to forget?
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this month’s UK round table, we review another year to remember (or forget) and our in-house experts preview the economic, political, and corpora...
#141 What are the seven top tips for managing risk effectively?
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about the right (and wrong) ways of approaching risk and share our seven top tips to help you manage your risk successfully, with N...
#140 What are the considerations for investors if rates rise?
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we look at what’s happening in the UK and whether UK investors should be worried if the Bank of England decides to raise interest rates, ...
Fund manager insights: Jupiter Asset Management's focus on sustainable solutions
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Jon Wallace from Jupiter Asset Management on how he and his team select to invest in the most-promising companies that provide sustainable ...
#139 Can investment managers save the world?
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we look at the outcomes of the COP26 climate conference and what role investment managers can play to help achieve climate stability, with ...
Monthly Market Insights: Stagflation fears abate
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As part of our aim to keep clients informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting your discretionary portfolios, Phil Att...
#138 UK Round Table: Will UK supply chains ever get back to normal?
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this month’s UK round table, we look at how the UK’s supply chains have suffered under unprecedented forces – from the coronavirus to Brexit ...
#137 Is now still a good time to invest?
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about whether it’s still a good time to invest and if positive investment returns can still be achieved in an environment of low ...
#136 UK Autumn Budget Special: How can investors prepare for 2022?
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss the UK Autumn Budget, how it impacts investors and what they should do to prepare for the year ahead, with Nicky Eggers (Head of...
#135 Matt Hammerstein, CEO of Barclays UK, and his vision for the future
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we have Matt Hammerstein (CEO of Barclays UK) as special guest, joining Phil Attreed (Head of Investment & Credit Distribution) and Will Ho...
#134 UK Round Table: A focus on the energy crisis and beyond
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this month’s UK round table, we talk about the energy crisis and beyond and what it means for the UK’s small and medium-sized business communit...
Monthly Market Insights: Lower returns but still inflation beating
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As part of our aim to keep clients informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting your discretionary portfolios, Phil Att...
#133 What is the outlook for inflation and interest rates?
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we look at the outlook for inflation and interest rates, with the UK facing skyrocketing gas prices and an endemic labour shortage, as well...
#132 Should UK investors be worried about China’s Evergrande?
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we look at the state of global markets and if the trouble brewing at Evergrande Group in China should worry UK investors, with Nicky Eggers...
#131 UK Round Table: A focus on the property sector, both commercial and residential
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this month’s UK round table we focus on the seismic developments in the property sector, both commercial and residential, looking at the drivers ...
#130 How has going back to ‘normal’ changed investment opportunities?
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss how the transition back to ‘normality’ has influenced fund managers and changed where they invest their clients’ funds, wi...
#129 What does the increase to National Insurance contributions mean to investors?
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss Westminster’s decision to raise National Insurance contributions and what it means for investors and the UK economy, with Nick...
#128 What are the opportunities within technology and innovation?
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at the exciting opportunities within technology, as innovation continues to disrupt our lives, with Phil Attreed (Head of Inv...
#127 What are the top three topics on investors’ minds so far this year?
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we look at the top three topics that investors have focussed on so far this year and how we suggest investors should approach them, with Ni...
#126 Should the pandemic change our view of investing in health care?
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue our series on investing in innovation and discuss opportunities in the health care sector, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Inv...
#125 UK Round Table: All things UK including the major corporate, economic, and political news
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we present our inaugural monthly round table on all things UK where we look at the major corporate, economic, and political goings on, with...
#124 How can investors avoid fund managers’ most common pitfalls?
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we look at what investors can do to avoid the most common pitfalls we see fund managers make, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Mike...
#123 How is innovation in sustainability shaping the future of investing?
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we begin a series on the importance of innovation and how it lies at the core of investment opportunities. For this episode, we look at the...
#122 What does the rising demand for commodities mean for investors?
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss the resurgent interest in commodities, as seen in the rising demand for gold and higher oil prices, and what this could mean for...
#121 How has investor sentiment been affected by the economic shutdown?
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss how investor sentiment has been affected by the economic shutdown, the rise of the Delta variant, and the prospects for easing r...
Monthly Market Insights: Will inflation and stock prices put off investors?
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As part of our aim to keep clients informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting your discretionary portfolios, Phil Att...
#120 Why do fewer women than men choose to invest their cash?
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we look at why fewer women than men choose to invest, explore what’s putting them off, and explain why investing could be worth consideri...
#119 Can severe economic downturns affect future generations of investors?
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we look at some of the topics as suggested by our listeners, including whether severe economic downturns can affect future generations of i...
#118 Are we on the brink of the “Fourth Industrial Revolution”?
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we look at how the pandemic and our reliance on technology may have accelerated the “Fourth Industrial Revolution”, with Nicky Eggers (...
#117 How can we ensure our investments support real, meaningful change?
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss the surprising influences of global economic growth and, in the face of a climate emergency, how we can ensure our investments s...
Monthly Market Insights: When should we expect the all-clear?
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As part of our aim to keep clients informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting your discretionary portfolios, Phil Att...
#116 How do fund managers assess companies before they invest?
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss how fund managers assess companies before they invest, and whether the past year has changed what and who they invest in, with N...
Quarterly Charity Special: Is it time to rethink income and capital spending?
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this quarterly Charity sector update, we discuss the challenges faced by trustees, how the pursuit of income has changed, and the impact of climate...
#115 What are the government’s challenges with their handling of the pandemic?
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about the challenges the government are having over their handling of the pandemic, the prospects of Scottish independence and what...
#114 Value versus growth stocks – is one really better than the other?
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we look at value versus growth investment styles, examining what they mean, their differences, and if you should prefer one over the other,...
#113 How has the pandemic affected when to invest cash?
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss the most common questions from our clients and customers, such as how has the pandemic affected investing? Is now a good time to...
Monthly Market Insights: Sell in May and go away?
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As part of our aim to keep clients informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting your discretionary portfolios, Phil Att...
#112 Should we be concerned about talk of rising inflation?
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we look at whether the recent market setback and increasing concerns about rising inflation are warning signs for investors or only short-t...
#111 What’s become of the Brexit catastrophe and what are the dangers of QE?
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we look at the missing Brexit catastrophe, the continued ascent of cryptocurrencies and the dangers of quantitative easing, with Nicky Egge...
#110 Should you “sell in May”?
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we revisit the old investment adage “Sell in May and go away”, discussing whether it’s wisdom or whimsy, and if this year markets wil...
#109 Will newly adopted spending habits continue as lockdown eases?
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss the various changes to spending habits brought on by three successive lockdowns and whether they will persist as restrictions ea...
Monthly Market Insights: Can stock markets continue to rise?
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As part of our aim to keep clients informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting your discretionary portfolios, Phil Att...
#108 Is a healthy population critical to strong economic growth?
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about how the past year has shown that health and economic activity are intrinsically linked, and how this relationship affects the...
#107 How are fund managers adjusting to post-pandemic investing?
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about how fund managers are adjusting their views for a post-pandemic world to better assess where new investment opportunities cou...
#106 What opportunities may emerging markets hold for UK investors?
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss emerging markets, which have bounced back strongly since the start of the pandemic. Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Rob Mans...
#105 How can inflation affect the prospects for a ‘rip-roaring’ UK recovery?
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss the topic increasingly on everyone’s minds: inflation. While the Bank of England’s chief economist predicts a great, post-cor...
#104 Could ‘home bias’ make many investors miss out on global growth?
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about ‘home bias’ and how the attraction of investing in your local market could mean missing out on global growth opportunitie...
#103 Is the UK market as attractive as it seems to investors?
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about the recent market rally, what lies behind the recent boom in mergers and acquisitions, and new stock market listings, and how...
Monthly Market Insights: Too much of a good thing?
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As part of our aim to keep clients informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting your discretionary portfolios, Phil Att...
#102 UK Spring Budget Special: A road to recovery?
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss the UK Spring Budget, what changes investors should take note of and what surprises, if any, were revealed, with Nicky Eggers (H...
#101 What are the reasonable arguments for owning Bitcoin?
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about Bitcoin, discussing the reasonable arguments for owning it and why we are sceptical about it as an investment, with Nicky Egg...
Fund manager insights: How does Allianz Global investors decide where to invest?
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Marcus Morris-Eyton from Allianz Global Investors on how he and his team research companies. He explains to us what he and his team look fo...
#100 Are a rapid vaccination programme and digital adaptions the key to ending the crisis?
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this 100th weekly episode, we discuss what a rapid vaccination programme could mean for the UK economy and whether the digital adaptations we've s...
Monthly Market Insights: The end of the digital revolution?
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As part of our aim to keep clients informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting your discretionary portfolios, Phil Att...
#99 Scottish independence, Bitcoin, and what are the prospects for tax rises in the UK?
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about Scottish independence, the prospects for tax rises in the UK, and Bitcoin, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Olivia Gl...
#98 Government debt levels, market valuations, what questions are our clients asking?
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about the most popular questions we are getting from our clients at the moment – from worries about government debt levels to que...
#97 What can investors learn from stock market bubbles?
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss stock market bubbles and what investors can learn from them with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Rob Smith (Head of Behaviou...
#96 With changes in the US and a post-pandemic economy, how do we organise our clients' investments?
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we discuss the changing regime in the US and how we are organising our clients' investments to make the most of the post-pandemic ec...
#95 With political changes, a strong market start, and Brexit, what does 2021 have in store?
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we look at what to expect in 2021 from Brexit, including its impact on the UK’s financial services sector, the political challenges ahead...
Quarterly Charity Special: Has the pandemic changed how charities operate?
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the inaugural quarterly Charity sector update, this first episode in the series introduces some of the many and varied opportunities and challenges...
#94 The events in the US, Bitcoin’s price surge and how will the latest lockdown affect the economy?
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we look at the momentous events unfolding in the US, from the storming of the Capitol building to the Democratic victory in the Senate run-...
#93 Are we nearly there yet? Looking ahead to 2021
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we have Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting) talking to Hao Ran Wee (Senior Investment Strategist) about the key news headli...
#92 Brexit unwrapped - A deal under the Christmas tree?
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we have Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting) talking to Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Relations Expert) and Hao Ran Wee (Sen...
#91 Preparing for 2021, what has 2020 taught us?
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this investment outlook special, Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting) talks with some of our most senior investment experts to draw out the...
Monthly Market Insights: 2021 - a new normal?
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consultants) talks with Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) about a most unusual 12 months and what we can expect f...
#90 Will we get a Brexit deal by Christmas?
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments) discusses the latest developments in the Brexit saga with Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Relations...
#89 How has the latest vaccine news and market optimism affected investors?
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss the recent surge in financial markets and the latest on the imminent roll-out of a vaccine in the UK. We look at how investor op...
#88 How optimistic is it that a Brexit deal may be secured?
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about the latest market rally and the growing optimism that a Brexit deal may be secured and ratified in time, as well as some of t...
#87 Do volatile markets and high trading volumes affect your ability to trade?
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s episode, Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments) talks to Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) and Stephen Peters (Investment Specialist...
Monthly Market Insights: Vaccine and Brexit breakthroughs?
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting) talks to Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) about the US election result, a potential coronavirus vacc...
#86 Are women in business the key to economic recovery?
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments) talks about the latest vaccine and market developments with Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) and Mi...
Market Update - Vaccine breakthrough and all-time highs in stocks
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this extra episode, we digest the positive news out this morning on one of the front runners for a viable vaccine against this latest coronavirus....
#85 The most consequential US election to date?
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode we diagnose what many are calling the most consequential US election in living memory with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Will H...
#84 Will the upcoming US election affect economies forced back into lockdown?
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we discuss the impending US elections and the gathering gloom in Europe, as several of the major economies are forced back into lock...
#83 Will the pandemic and Brexit force us to make any permanent changes?
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about how the pandemic and its restrictions have affected world markets and whether we need to change the way we look at macroecono...
Monthly Market Insights: Consumption to the rescue ... so far
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Attreed (Head of Investment Consulting) talks to Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer) about the recent rally in stock markets and the latest cha...
#82 UK business: What are the common factors for those who have been successful at adapting?
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), talks to Ross Dalzell (Head of Product and Proposition in the Business Bank), and Will Hobbs (Chi...
#81 Where are the economic opportunities now and which lifestyle changes are permanent?
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about the latest on the UK economy and ask where the opportunities are, how many of the changes we’ve seen to our lifestyles are ...
#80 What has been affecting world markets?
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss what’s been affecting world markets and how to select a great fund, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Ian Aylward, (Hea...