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We spoke with Ian Jenks, executive chairman of Brady, about how the company's business model is changing and what the future might hold. Listed on Aim, Brady provides trading and risk management software to the global commodity and energy markets.
On this week's investment trust special James Carthew, head of research at QuotedData, joins the team to explain the importance of discounts and premiums to NAV, and some ways in which trusts boost their income. They also consider whether Asian investment trusts offer particular value and whether UK smaller companies trusts are a bargain.
On this week's show IC editor John Hughman is joined by news editor Emma Powell and tips editor Algy Hall to discuss his annual Phileas Fogg-inspired investment trust odyssey, overheating tech stocks and why mergers in the retail energy market might be little more than talk.
Great technologies do not always make for great investments. For much of the last decade, gas-to-liquids specialist Velocys has been an example of this occasional feature of disruptive companies, remaining loss-making despite its world-class capabilities in renewable fuels. In this episode of Boardroom Talk, resources writer Alex Newman asks Velocys chief executive David Pummell why he thinks the tide has turned for his company, and what investors can expect in the coming years. Produced by Dominic Toms.
In this week's show Rachel Winter, senior investment manager at Killik, explains what the implications are of the first interest rate rise in ten 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.
Editor John Hughman is joined by Emma Powell, Megan Boxall and Simon Thompson to discuss the main news in this week's Investors Chronicle
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 the technologies set to change the world. Plus the latest ideas from stockpicking expert Simon Thompson.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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