In this episode, Susannah and Sarah discuss the forecast for inflation, before speaking to Mike Brewer, Chief Economist at Resolution Foundation, to get his take on the tax changes in the budget. With a high inflation environment in mind, Sophie Lund-Yates highlights shares to watch for an ISA in the new tax year, and Emma Wall discusses our latest fund ideas. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so investors...
Apr 06, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode, Susannah and Sarah discuss inflation in commodity prices, before speaking to the Commercial Director of a global food distribution business. Sophie Lund-Yates highlights where some of the well-known commodity giants stand, and Emma Wall talks to Thomas Wells, multi-asset fund manager at HL Fund Management about navigating uncertainty. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so investors could ma...
Mar 23, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this episode, Susannah and Sarah discuss the question marks over the tech sector, before speaking to the CEO of a global IT solutions business about cyber security. Sophie Lund-Yates highlights where some big-name technology companies stand right now and Emma Wall talks to Jeremy Gleeson, manager of the AXA Framlington Global Technology fund about trends in cloud computing. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you seek advice. Investments rise and fall in va...
Mar 09, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode, Susannah and Sarah discuss the cost-of-living, price increases at the pumps and what’s happening in the automotive industry, with insight from the showroom floor from Nigel Goodwin who runs Carwise in Derby. Sophie Lund-Yates highlights stocks affected by trends in the automotive industry and the electric vehicle revolution. Head of Investment Analysis & Research, Emma Wall talks to Jeff Atherton, manager of the Man GLG Japan Core Alpha fund. This podcast isn’t personal advi...
Feb 23, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In our most recent episode, Susannah and Sarah discuss the cost-of-living, including the rise in the energy price cap and variable rate mortgages likely to be effected by changes to the base rate. They then look at opportunities and challenges the Greater China region presents for companies and investors, and speak to Carl Hunter, Chairman of a testing and monitoring systems business, to get his view from 20 years of exporting to China. Sophie Lund-Yates highlights what the prosperity of China c...
Feb 09, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode, Susannah and Sarah discuss the current challenges and prospects for the hospitality sector. Sophie Lund-Yates dives into what this means for individual listed companies. Head of Investment Analysis & Research, Emma Wall talks to Ben Whitmore, Head of Strategy for Value Equities at Jupiter Asset Management, for his view on the industry. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so investors cou...
Jan 26, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In our most recent episode, Susannah and Sarah discuss rising prices and taxes, how they affect our pockets and our investments, and how we can build our resilience to withstand the pressure. Hargreaves Lansdown CEO, Chris Hill, introduces the new tools developed to help people explore their own financial resilience. Sophie Lund-Yates highlights what the big squeeze means for companies, including some who could benefit when consumers look to cut costs. Head of Investment Analysis & Research,...
Jan 12, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In our most recent episode, Susannah and Sarah discuss trends affecting the markets as we head into 2022, before talking to experts from around HL about what the year ahead holds in store for them. Sophie Lund-Yates talks through 5 shares to watch over the coming year and Head of Investment Analysis and Research, Emma Wall talks through 5 funds to watch. Plus, updates from Senior Analysts, Helen Morrissey and Nathan Long on upcoming pensions and policy changes to look out for. This podcast isn’t...
Dec 29, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, Susannah and Sarah discuss shopping behaviour in the run up to Christmas, before focusing on the luxury retail sector as HL’s Sophie Lund-Yates gives her assessment on the outlook on some of the biggest brands in the category. Plus, HL’s Head of Investment Research, Emma Wall talks to Mark Nichols, manager of the Jupiter European Fund about the enduring appeal of luxury goods. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you seek advice. Investments ri...
Dec 15, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In our most recent episode, Susannah and Sarah talk tech with author and former BBC technology correspondent, Rory Cellan-Jones. HL’s Sophie Lund-Yates gives her assessment on the outlook for some of the giants from the sector. Plus, HL’s Head of Investment Research, Emma Wall talks to Tom Slater, co-manager of the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust, where they discuss the rise of tech and where it could go from here. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you se...
Dec 01, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In our most recent episode, Susannah and Sarah talk interest rates, before discussing the challenges facing the financial sector. HL’s Sophie Lund-Yates gives her assessment on a few key banks and their long-term prospects. Plus, guest interview with Gareth Griffiths, UK head of retail banking at Triodos Bank. HL’s Head of Investment Research, Emma Wall talks to Andrew Jones, a Portfolio Manager from Janus Henderson Investors, on the potential return of dividends and balancing a responsible port...
Nov 17, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, Susannah and Sarah discuss the recent Budget announcements, before looking at the prospects for recovery in the travel industry. HL’s Sophie Lund-Yates examines how the turbulence could affect shares, including British Airways owner, IAG. Plus, travel firm Managing Director, Brian Young gives insight into what it’s been like navigating the uncertainty faced by the sector. HL’s Head of Investment Research, Emma Wall talks to HL Select Fund Manager, Steve Clayton on what he makes ...
Nov 03, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode, Susannah and Sarah discuss the upcoming budget announcements from the Chancellor, before looking at the energy crisis and what this means for consumers, businesses and investors. HL’s Sophie Lund-Yates examines at the different approaches to lower carbon energy supply by two of the oil majors. Plus Nicholas Beatty, co-founder of Zenobe Energy, answers questions on the future of battery storage and its role in the switch to renewable energy. HL's Head of Investment Research, Emma...
Oct 19, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode of Hargreaves Lansdown's 'Switch Your Money On' podcast, Sarah and Susannah discuss the end of the furlough scheme and how it may affect the economy, before looking at disruption facing the retail sector. HL’s Sophie Lund-Yates gives us her views on trends in retail and who to keep an eye on, plus get the inside take from department store manager, Andy Birt. HL's Head of Investment Research, Emma Wall is also joined by Nick Shenton, Fund Manager, UK Income at Artemis, on the fund...
Oct 07, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode, Susannah and Sarah discuss the latest housing market figures and what’s driving them, before focusing on the recent headlines around logistics. They are joined by former haulier, Tom Reddy to look at the challenges of getting our favourite products on to the shelves, and HL’s Sophie Lund-Yates looks at the potential effects on individual companies and equities. HL's Head of Investment Research, Emma Wall is also joined by Artemis fund manager, Jacob de Tusch-Lec who gives his vi...
Sep 23, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In our pilot episode ’Eat and Greet’ our hosts Susannah Streeter and Sarah Coles talk inflation and cryptocurrency. Plus, a sector deep dive on the challenges facing the hospitality industry with a special guest, restaurateur Morfudd Richards. HL’s Steve Clayton and Sophie Lund-Yates also bring commentary on market trends and what’s coming in the world of equities. The full series will be starting later this year. Listen to the first episode now and let us know what you liked or what you’d like ...
Jul 26, 2021•41 min•Ep. 1
