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Susannah and Sarah break down last week’s Autumn Budget, diving into its potential impact on savers, investors, and pensions. They cover key topics like inheritance tax changes and their effect on pensions and AIM investments, capital gains tax hikes, employer national insurance adjustments, and the freezing of income tax thresholds. They’ll also look at how the speech influenced markets and the confusion around possible changes to pension tax-free cash, which has left many facing a financial headache. Emma Wall, our head of investment analysis and research, speaks with Henry Lowson from Royal London Asset Management. And Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at HL, tells us which stocks to keep an eye on following the Chancellor’s budget. 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 make a loss. Tax rules can change and any benefits depend on your personal circumstances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susannah and Sarah discuss politics both sides of the pond: UK Budget speculation and what rumoured changes mean for investors, plus what impact the US election is having on companies and markets.They are joined by Ben Page, chief executive of IPSOS, who explores opinions and behaviours around elections. Emma Wall, our head of investment analysis and research, speaks to Ziad Gergi, head of multi-manager funds at Hargreaves Lansdown. And Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at HL, will assess how some shares will be affected by the US election result – Microsoft, Ashtead and D. R. Horton. 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 make a loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susannah and Sarah discuss the future of the EV industry in the wake of the China vs US trade war.Top Gear’s Quentin Willson talks about the trends in EV ownership and how the manufacturers are faring. Emma Wall, our head of investment analysis and research, has a deeper look at China’s prospects. As usual, Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at HL, also spotlights some shares to watch in this sector – TSMC, BMW and Tesla. 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 make a loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susannah and Sarah discuss the pressures on buy-to-let mortgages, from legislation to mortgage rates, house prices and the impact of changes to capital gains tax - with property veteran, Jeremy Leaf. Helen Morrissey, head of retirement research, explores buy-to-let for retirement and the expected upcoming boost to the state pension. Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at HL, also spotlights some companies to watch in the sector, including Taylor Wimpey and Ibstock. 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 make a loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.