MoneyWeek Talks

The world is in the midst of an oil crisis. The war in Iran has thrown the markets into turmoil, with the price of oil soaring to around $100 a barrel.
The oil shock has repercussions that are far wider than just the price of petrol. MoneyWeek editors Kalpana Fitzpatrick, Andrew Van Sickle, and Cris Sholto Heaton make sense of what is happening now, where the crisis could go next, and what you should do to protect your portfolio.

Inheritance tax is a tricky topic. Taboos around speaking about money and the emotion that comes with thinking about death create a perfect storm for misunderstanding it. But with such complex rules around inheritance, it is a topic well worth talking about – and sooner rather than later.
Lisa Conway Hughes, a certified financial adviser and founder of LCH Wealth, speaks to MoneyWeek's Kalpana Fitzpatrick about how the inheritance tax regime is changing from April 2027, the quirks of the new system, and why it could be a good idea to visit a financial adviser.

What force will shape the world in the next 20 years? The answer is China's drive to financialise, according to Diana Choyleva, founder and chief economist at Enodo Economics.
Diana speaks to MoneyWeek's Cris Sholto Heaton about how the AI race differs in China versus the west, the transformation of the country's equity market, and the breakdown of globalisation.

Andrew Van Sickle speaks to Charles Jillings, co-fund manager of Utilico Emerging Markets Trust, about the outlook for emerging economies, the challenges posed by the latest oil shock, and long-term investment opportunities in infrastructure and utilities.

#Ad In this episode, we speak to Cocoba, a Kent-based chocolate brand, about its growth journey and expansion into international markets.
The conversation explores the practical realities of exporting for SMEs: from managing cash flow and production cycles to navigating the challenges of fulfilling larger overseas orders. It highlights how delays between production and payment can place pressure on working capital, and why access to finance and insurance is often critical when scaling internationally.
We also discuss the role of UK Export Finance in supporting businesses as they expand into global markets, including how government-backed trade finance can help reduce risk and provide greater confidence when taking on new contracts.