

Word on the Street
Barclays
Welcome to Word on the Street, a weekly podcast from Barclays Bank where our experts help ordinary investors make sense of the latest news and events impacting the world’s financial markets.
Please note that past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. All investments can fall as well as rise in value and you can lose some or all of your money. Additionally, this podcast does not constitute an investment recommendation.
Please note that past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. All investments can fall as well as rise in value and you can lose some or all of your money. Additionally, this podcast does not constitute an investment recommendation.
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Jan 14, 2022 • 23min
#146 What opportunities could emerging markets bring this year?
This week, we talk about the value of emerging markets, how we approach investing in these countries, and what opportunities this year may bring, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Wealth & Investments), Luke Pearce (Senior Investment Strategist), Rob Mansell (Senior Investment Manager), and Andrew Spivey (Discretionary Portfolio Manager). o learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786
To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/
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Jan 7, 2022 • 17min
#145 How to set yourself up for investing success in 2022
This week, we look ahead to 2022 and how best to set yourself up for success with investing, with a special focus on financial planning, with Phil Attreed (Head of Wealth Specialists), Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance), and Lee Platt (Wealth Planning Director). To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786
To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/

Dec 31, 2021 • 13min
#144 Why are markets riding high and should inflation worry investors in 2022?
As 2021 ends, we look at why stock markets are so buoyant while Omicron cases rise worldwide and whether rising inflation should worry investors in the new year, with Phil Attreed (Head of Wealth Specialists) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer). To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786
To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/

Dec 17, 2021 • 9min
#143 How will the Bank of England’s rate rise and Omicron affect UK investors?
This week, we talk about the Bank of England’s decision to raise interest rates and how the global markets are responding to the Omicron variant surge, with Phil Attreed (Head of Wealth Specialists) and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer). To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786
To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/

Dec 13, 2021 • 18min
Monthly Market Insights: The final sting in the pandemic’s tail?
As part of our aim to keep clients informed of our current investment views and how these themes are impacting your discretionary portfolios, Phil Attreed, Head of Investment Consulting, talks to Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer, about how the new Omicron variant and rising inflation could affect markets going into 2022. To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: https://soundcloud.com/user-222972786
To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/

Dec 10, 2021 • 26min
#142 UK round table: A year to remember or a year to forget?
In this month’s UK round table, we review another year to remember (or forget) and our in-house experts preview the economic, political, and corporate outlook for the UK, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Ross Dalzell (Head of Customer Business Relationships), Olivia Gleeson (UK Government Relations Expert), and Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer). To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786
To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/

Dec 3, 2021 • 25min
#141 What are the seven top tips for managing risk effectively?
This week, we talk about the right (and wrong) ways of approaching risk and share our seven top tips to help you manage your risk successfully, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Alan Budenberg (Investment Consultant), and Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance). To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786
To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/

Nov 26, 2021 • 11min
#140 What are the considerations for investors if rates rise?
This week, we look at what’s happening in the UK and whether UK investors should be worried if the Bank of England decides to raise interest rates, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments) and Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation). To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786
To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/

Nov 23, 2021 • 19min
Fund manager insights: Jupiter Asset Management's focus on sustainable solutions
We talk to Jon Wallace from Jupiter Asset Management on how he and his team select to invest in the most-promising companies that provide sustainable solutions. He talks about his team’s focus on environmental themes and the challenges of identifying the solutions that successfully deliver positive returns. To find out about starting your investing journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co/uk/investments
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-digital-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-wealth-and-investment-management/

Nov 19, 2021 • 27min
#139 Can investment managers save the world?
This week, we look at the outcomes of the COP26 climate conference and what role investment managers can play to help achieve climate stability, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), My-Linh Ngo (Head of ESG and specialist fixed income manager at BlueBay Asset Management), and Ian Aylward (Head of Manager Selection and Responsible Investing). To learn more about investing and managing your money, subscribe to our monthly podcast series Barclays UK Money Plan: @user-222972786
To find out about starting your investment journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co.uk/investments
You can also follow us on LinkedIn for more Barclays investment updates - www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclay…tal-investments/
And for Barclays Wealth Management updates - www.linkedin.com/company/barclays…ment-management/