Podcast Episodes

Security, Bookmarked: Finance (Sponsored Content)

Financial institutions have been a leading target for cyber crime since the dawn of the internet. But phishing schemes have become far more intricate, and cyber heists go beyond stealing money from a…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Has the British Equities Market Been 'Hollowed Out'?

Mark Slater, chairman and chief investment officer of Slater Investments Ltd., joins host Merryn Somerset Webb to discuss the state of the UK stock market, the missed opportunity of the British Indiv…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Roundup: Nervous Markets, The Oil Price Slide, UK Pensions to the Rescue

In this week's roundup, Merryn and Money Distilled newsletter author John Stepek discuss:

1. Why Markets Are Still So Nervous
2.The Oil Price Slide - Red Flag or Small Mercy? 
3. The Shunning of UK Stoc…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Should You Pay Your Child’s University Fees?

In this personal finance edition of Merryn Talks Money, Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek weigh the pros and cons of taking out a student loan.

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Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

How the Election Will Affect US-China Relations

Merryn Somerset Webb and Diana Choyleva, chief economist at Enodo Economics, discuss what Choyleva considers one of the most important relationships in the world: US and China. What will change if Vi…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Roundup: Why Gold Is Having a Moment, UK Eco Health and A Tricky Day for Markets

We're trying something new: weekly episodes dedicated to Merryn and senior reporter and Money Distilled newsletter author John Stepek discussing the biggest stories in markets and economics at the mo…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Live from Fringe: Why No One In Government Understands Anything with Ed Conway

From Day 3 of the Merryn Talks Money panel at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival from Adam Smith's Panmure House, our special panel discusses the economics behind net zero and how the UK isn’t on track to…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Live from Fringe: How to Tax the UK’s Richest

From Day 2 of the Merryn Talks Money panel at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival from Adam Smith's Panmure House, our special panel discusses the Labour government’s effort to right the budgetary ship and…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Live from Fringe: What Would Adam Smith Think of the UK Deficit?

Ruffer Fund Manager Duncan MacInnes, Dominic Frisby, British author and comedian, and Adam Dixon, Adam Smith Chair in Sustainable Capitalism join Merryn for the first day of her run at Adam Smith's P…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Listen Now: Misconception

Reality TV stars are freezing their eggs on camera. Lawmakers in DC are debating federal protection for IVF. Hundreds of millions of dollars are being invested in slick startups that market fertility…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago