Merryn Talks Money

Offshore Bonds: What They Are and Who They’re For

Curious about how offshore bonds really work, and whether they’re worth it? In this week’s Merryn Talks Your Money, Merryn Somerset Webb sits down with veteran financial adviser Paula Steele, director at John Lamb Hill Oldridge, to unpack the truth behind this often-misunderstood investment wrapper. From hidden tax traps to smart long-term planning strategies, this episode will inform how you think about where (and how) to grow your wealth. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Where to Invest $1 Million Right Now

Bloomberg personal finance reporter Suzanne Woolley is back on Merryn Talks Your Money. She discusses her latest in the 'Where to Invest' series, where investment experts share suggestions on where they'd put $1 million right now. Ideas include precious metals, luxury real estate and healthcare. https://www.bloomberg.com/features/how-to-invest-a-million-dollars-q4-2025/?srnd=undefined  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

UK Renters’ Rights Act: What Tenants and Landlords Need to Know

Host John Stepek and author of the Money Distilled newsletter is joined by Bloomberg reporter Helen Chandler-Wilde and Stuart Trow, author of “Young, Poor and Totally Screwed” to unpack one of the Labour government's key reforms; the Renters’ Rights Act. The act, which has just received Royal Assent, aims to moderate rent increases, ban “no-fault” evictions, and end fixed-term tenancies. But without any meaningful supply side reforms, there are questions over how effective the new policy will be. Indeed, there are risks that it could do more harm than good, particularly to those already struggling to find accommodation, as tighter regulation and higher costs encourage more landlords to leave an already overly-tight market. Read more: https://www.bloomberg.com/explainers/how-to-uk-landlord-new-renters-rights-bill?utm_source=website&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=copy [https://www.bloomberg.com/explainers/how-to-uk-landlord-new-renters-rights-bill?utm_source=website&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=copy]  Sign up for the budget event: https://go.bloomberg.com/attend/invite/post-budget-merryn-talks-money/ [https://go.bloomberg.com/attend/invite/post-budget-merryn-talks-money/]   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Crypto ETNs: How Dangerous Are They?

In this episode of Merryn Talks Your Money, Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek unpack the FCA’s decision to lift its ban on retail access to crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs). They discuss what ETNs are, how investors can buy them, and whether these regulated products really make crypto investing safer—or simply more accessible. Along the way, they debate crypto’s place in a portfolio, regulatory motivations, and the ongoing risks behind this “innovative finance” frontier. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

We Speak to the Pensions Expert Who is Taking His Tax-Free Cash Now

John Stepek, senior reporter and author of the Money Distilled newsletter, is joined by pensions expert Tom McPhail to talk about pension protection. It's no secret that UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is looking for ways to raise cash to balance the nation's books in the upcoming November budget. Stepek and McPhail discuss ways to keep your pension protected and keep more of your money. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.