Merryn Talks Money

In this week's roundup, Merryn Somerset Webb, speaks with Money Distilled newsletter author John Stepek about new proposals to get pension funds to invest more in the UK, whether ISA allowances should be adjusted and UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves's current performance.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and John Stepek continue their mini-series on UK housing, with a focus on conveyance. In this context, that means navigating the paperwork and legal requirements involved in the home-buying process, from making an offer to receiving the keys.  They speak with Laura Conduit, a specialist property solicitor and partner at Farrer and Co LLP. The trio discuss how to balance price and value when paying for a conveyancer, common stumbling blocks that can derail a sale and why conveyance on a flat can be more expensive than a house.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

In this week's roundup, Merryn Somerset Webb speaks with Money Distilled newsletter author John Stepek about the Bank of England's somewhat surprising decision, the 'Buy the Dip' mentality that still surrounds US markets, and the UK-US trade pact.  Research Merryn references:  https://www.convexitymaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Convexity-Maven-Chekhovs-Gun.pdf [https://www.convexitymaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Convexity-Maven-Chekhovs-Gun.pdf] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

In this episode of the Merryn Talks Money UK housing mini-series, hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and Money Distilled author John Stepek delve into the complexities of freehold and leasehold properties with guest Anthony Emmerson, who has worked in the mortgage industry for 20 years and is currently director at Trinity Financial.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The dollar is wobbling. Not everyone is mad for Treasuries anymore. The US is likely headed for recession and it looks like the future of technology might be in China. What’s an investor to do? Move with the times, says Gavekal founding partner and Chief Executive Officer Louis-Vincent Gave. In other words, you don’t have to invest in the US, and in conversation with Merryn this week, he shares his thoughts on the best places to move your money.  Gavekal Research: https://research.gavekal.com/article/prejudice-and-china/ [https://research.gavekal.com/article/prejudice-and-china/] Erik Prince video Louis mentions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsKtfLRSo2c [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsKtfLRSo2c] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.