A Value View - The Merchants Trust PLC Podcast

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A Value View is a series of topical podcasts from The Merchants Trust, focusing on developments affecting the UK market environment and how the trust navigates them. So what does this mean for investors? – join portfolio manager Simon Gergel as he offers his thoughts

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Episodes

Looking Forward, Looking Back

In his latest broadcast, Simon takes a look back at the first half of the year, a fascinating period that’s been characterised by global political challenges. Simon also considers market prospects for the rest of 2018 and the factors that may have an impact. Produced and recorded by Lansons, at the Lansons studio in Farringdon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 23, 2018•12 min•Ep. 5

Of Trust(s) and Transparency

In the latest podcast, Simon is joined by Mary Ann Sieghart, one of Merchants’ Non-executive Directors, who joined the board in November 2014. Together, Mary Ann and Simon explore the importance of transparency in communication. Produced and recorded by Lansons, at the Lansons studio in Farringdon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 09, 2018•9 min•Ep. 4

Respect the Investment Environment

In this latest interview, Simon throws light on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues and what it all means for investors. He explains why sustainability and the ethical impact of investing rank high amongst the broad range of criteria that investors and fund managers consider these days. Produced and recorded by Lansons, at the Lansons studio in Farringdon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 09, 2018•11 min•Ep. 3

The Health of the UK PLC

In this episode, we ask: are London listed equities as UK focused as we think? Why should investors choose the UK? Where are we with interest rates in the UK? And if a rate rise goes ahead how it would affect the outlook of the UK? Produced and recorded by Lansons, at the Lansons studio in Farringdon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 04, 2018•9 min•Ep. 2

Brexit and the UK economy

Welcome to “A Value View”, the first in an exciting series of topical podcasts from The Merchants Trust. Each month Simon Gergel, fund manager of The Merchants Trust, will offer his thoughts on developments affecting the UK market, and what they mean for investors. Produced and recorded by Lansons, at the Lansons studio in Farringdon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 02, 2018•9 min•Ep. 1

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