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Join me, Andrew Alexander as I once again talk to Rob Powell, Head of Thematic and Sector Product Strategy at Blackrock on the topic of clean energy and the investment opportunities within.  I have my regular guests, with Graham Nicholson covering off the past 5 days in foreign exchange markets and my colleagues Joe O'Brien and Neil Robertson illuminate me into what new stories have tickled their collective fancies this week.

We held a webinar this week...

Join me, Andrew Alexander, as I talk to Rob Powell, Head of Thematic and Sector Product Strategy at Blackrock.  We talk about thematic investing and in particular, the opportunities that arise from an aging global population.  

Graham Nicholson form Cornhill FX will outline the weeks economic data and how this has affected curency markets, whilst my colleagues Corryn Wild, Joe Obrien and Neil Robertson discuss the past weeks news headlines.  And because its Five Oclock Somewhere, we end the week with a cocktail in our usual style.

The Fed will do what the Fed needs to do.

Join me, Andrew Alexander, as I talk to Joe Capaldi of Charlotte Square on the fortunes of AIM stocks and why they have outperformed their larger UK counterparts during the pandemic.  Graham Nicholson of Cornhill Foreign Exchange covers off the week's economic data and my colleagues Corryn Wild, Joe O'Brien and Neil Robertson cover off their favourite news headlines of the past week.  To round things off, an autumnal feel to this week's "It's Five O'clock Somewhere".  

And remember, OBEY ZE CURFEW!!!!

The UK GDP figures are hot off the press...

Join me, Andrew Alexander, as this week I discuss investment opportunities within Medical Grade Cannabis with Rize ETF's Rahul Bhushan.  Graham Nicholson of Cornhill FX gives us a run down of the week in Foreign Exchange markets and my colleagues Corryn Wild, Joe O'Brien and Neil Robertson run through the past week's news stories.  I finish up with our usual way; a cocktail recipe, in "It's Five O'clock Somewhere."

It was all going so well until the wheels fell off.

Join me, Andrew Alexander as I talk to AXA Fintech manager Vincent Vinatier on the opportunities for investors within Fintech. 

I have my regular guest Graham Nicholson of Cornhill FX who has returned from his holiday refreshed and ready to update us all on the forex market.  I speak to my colleagues Corryn Wild, Joe O'Brien and Neil Roberston on the weeks news headlines and finish off the week with a homemade Covid-19 test, courtesy of Andrew Ayre.  Yes, you heard right.

There has been a significant announcement from the Fed this week and it will affect you.

Join me, Andrew Alexander as I talk to Jim Wright, manager of the Premier Miton Global Infrastructure Income fund on how the sector has performed during the pandemic and the how Jim is positioning the fund for the opportunities he is seeing ahead.  I also talk to my colleagues Corryn Wild, Joe O'Brien and Neil Robertson on the week's news headlines and I round the week off in our usual way; a cocktail recipe in "It's Five O'clock Somewhere".

Its celebration time as the US market breaks records.

Join me, Andrew Alexander, as I talk to Rosemary Banyard, UK investing legend and manager of the newly launched Downing Unique Opportunities fund on how the UK is positioned to deliver returns in the post-Covid environment.  I also have my regular guests, Graham Nicholson of Cornhill FX who will cover off the economic data of teh past week, along with my colleagues Corryn Wild, Joe O'Brien and Neil Robertson who will review the week's news.

I then finish off wth a cocktail, ths week courtesy of Port of Call in Seaham, County Durham.  Support your local business and get down there this weekend.

What do you do if your share price gets too expensive?

Join me, Andrew Alexander, as I talk to Martijn Rozemuller and Dominik Poiger of Van Eck who outline the investment opportunities with Video Gaming and E-Sports.  A gamer myself, this is a fascinating and fast-growing investment theme which is becoming more and more prevalent within investment portfolios.

I also have my regular guests; Graham Nicholson of Cornhill FX who will take us through the past week’s economic and foreign exchange news, followed by my colleagues, Corryn Wild, Joe Obrien and Neil Robertson who will discuss the past week’s finance news.  Including Donald Trump’s beauty regime.

And to conclude as usual, a cocktail, in this week’s Its Five Oclock somewhere.

This week is the third and final part of the series outlining the themes shaping our centralised investment portfolios.

Join me, Andrew Alexander, as I talk to Richard Lightbound, CEO of Europe and Asia for ROBO Global, the research company wholly focused on helping investors capture the unique opportunities of fast-growing robotics, artificial intelligence, and healthcare technology companies around the world.  Importantly, ROBO Global create and manage the Legal & General Investment Management Robotics and Automation fund index and Richard outlines the significant investment opportunities within this cutting-edge sector.

We also have our regular contributors; Graham Nicholson of Cornhill FX who will take us through the past week’s economic and foreign exchange news, followed by my colleagues, Joe Obrien and Neil Robertson who will discuss the past week’s finance news.

And to conclude in our usual weekend-beckoning style - a cocktail, in this week’s Its Five Oclock somewhere

This week is part two of a three part series into what themes are shaping our centralised investment portfolios.

Join me, Andrew Alexander as I discuss luxury brands with Swetha Ramachandran of GAM and the opportunites that investors may see during the global pandemic.  I am also joined by Graham Nicholson of Cornhill Foreign Exchange and he takes us through what has been influencing the markets over the past week.  I am also joined by my colleagues Corryn Wild, Joe O'Brien and Neil Robertson, where we will discuss the headlines in financial services over the past 7 days.  Finally, a cocktail; a luxury cocktail in, "It's Five O'clock Somewhere".

Roll up, roll up for the three themes that are dominating our investment portfolios for the coming year.  Well, at least theme number one this week...

Join me, Andrew Alexander as I discuss global decarbonsiation with Diedre Cooper, manager of the Ninety One Global Environment Fund and how this theme is dictating decisions made by the world's largest corporations.  I also have my colleagues Corryn Wild and Neil Roberston who disseminate the weeks Financial Services news.

Finally, celebrate the weekend with our usual cocktail recipe in "Its Five O'clock Somewhere".  The boss supplied it this week so it must be good. 

Right?

All that glitters is probably gold.  Join me, Andrew Alexander as I look at the yellow metal's unrelenting march towards all time highs.  I also have Rahul Bhushan, Co-founder of Rize ETF, who discusses the growing importance of the digital cyber security theme in global investing.  I also have my regular guests; Graham Nicholson from Cornhill FX and my advisory colleagues, Corryn Wild, Joe O'Brien and Neil Robertson, who discuss the fallout from this week's budget.  And to finish, celebrate the end of the working week with our usual cocktail recipe in "Its Five O'clock Somewhere".

Unemployment figures going up; unemployment figures going down.

Join me, Andrew Alexander, as I discuss the latest US jobs report, alongwith the latest announced job losses in the UK.  I also speak to Mike Fox, Citywire AAA fund manager and Head of Sustainable Investing at Royal London Asset Management on all things ESG.  We have our usual guests; Graham Nicholson from Cornhill FX and my advisory colleagues Corryn Wild, Joe O'Brien and Neil Robertson talking about the news this past week.  And finally, our cocktail of choice in, "Its Five O'Clock Somewhere".

The pandemic is not making investing easy, but its not supposed to be!

Join me, Andrew Alexander, as I consider the recent spike in coronavirus infections and the effect on the markets.  I also discuss the past 30 years with Managing Director and CIO of SVM Asset Management, Colin McLean, along with the week in currency markets with Graham Nicholson of Cornhill FX.  My colleagues and I chat about National Scam Awareness Week and the legend that is Akon.  Finally, a variety of Appletini's in "It's Five O'clock Somewhere". 

The fear of a second wave sends Central Banks into action.  

Join me, Andrew Alexander as I discuss the re-emergence of the pandemic and the trillions of dollars being thrown at the problem.  I also discuss currency markets with Cornhill FX's Graham Nicholson and cover off the headlines making this week's Financial Services news with my advisory colleagues, Corryn Wild, Joe O'Brien and Neil Robertson.  Finally, we have our regular cocktail recipe in "It's Five O'clock Somewhere".

Reality bites and has taken a chunk out of the market!

Join me, Andrew Alexander, as I discuss the market tumble as the perfect recovery begins to lose its shine.

I also discuss the weekly market news with Joe Capaldi of Charlotte Square in Edinburgh, along with how to make a Dirty Monkey.  Or two...

Whats that?  It's the silent killer of your weath.

Join me, Andrew Alexander as I discuss inflation and the problems that the current global fiscal stimuli could be building up.  I also talk to Joe Capaldi, Investment Manager from Charlotte Square in Edinburgh, about what have been the topics of the week.  Finally, I have a Lemon Drop recipe in "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere", for you to enjoy this weekend.