Victoria Stevens, fund manager at Liontrust, joins us on our 50th episode to talk about what's happening in the UK smaller companies space. Recent performance has been challenging but she makes a compelling case as to why investors should revisit this neglected part of the market.

In episode 49, Jonathan and James break down the recent tariff news and discuss what it might mean for companies, the economy and financial markets.

Jonathan and James were joined by Stephen Yiu, lead manager of the Blue Whale Growth fund, to discuss Active vs Passive, AI opportunities and which of the Mag 7 can continue to perform.

This week I am joined by Kallum Pickering, Chief Economist at Peel Hunt, and Sam Boot, Investment Manager, to discuss, AI, tariffs, geopolitics and the prospects for the UK

We are joined by returning pod champion Dario Perkins, Head of Global Macro at TS Lombard, to chew the fat over where we are in the 'cycle', AI and productivity and indeed his time working with Rachel Reeves in the Treasury. Some great insight as always.

Hughesy and I dissect the major developments and stories from 2024, which ultimately ended up being a good year for diversified investors. Strap in for 2025!

QC's Global Head of Technology Ben Barringer joins us for a somewhat impromptu run through on all matters technology.

Veteran Emerging Markets fund manager Rob Marshall-Lee joins us to explain how he looks for great Emerging Markets companies to invest in and Hughesy is reunited with his AirPod.

Financial Planner Megan Rimmer joins us to delve into the detail of the recent changes to the pensions landscape in particular at the recent budget. We also touch on the changes to Capital Gains Tax and Business Property Relief.

We are joined by former Chief of Staff to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Adam Smith who shares some words of wisdom from his time in Whitehall, while breaking down the Autumn Statement and discussing what it really means for your money.