China is often seen as either an unstoppable superpower or a risky bet – but what’s the real story? In this episode of the Money Wise UK Podcast, George sits down with Megan Ie, Senior Equity Analyst at GIB Asset Management, to unpack the nuances of investing in China. From common prosperity to geopolitical tensions, policy shifts, and overlooked growth opportunities, Megan brings fresh insights into one of the most complex and misunderstood markets in the world. A must-listen for curious investors.

Book: Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie

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In this insightful episode of the Money Wise UK Podcast, George Ladds is joined by Kunal Desai, co-fund manager of the Emerging Markets Active Engagement Strategy at GIB Asset Management. They cut through the noise to discuss why emerging markets deserve more attention in today’s globalportfolios. From political risk to valuation opportunities, from sustainable investing to bespoke engagement strategies — this episode is packed with practical insights, real examples, and powerful ideas.

Key themes include:

• Why emerging markets remain underrepresented in global portfolios despite driving global GDP growth
• How GIB’s “PACE” framework identifies hidden value through active engagement
• The case for blending passive and active strategies in emerging markets
• A candid discussion on corruption, fragility, and the misunderstood risk of concentrated investing

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Books:

Michael J Mauboussin – Expectations Investing

Ayn Rand – Atlas Shrugged

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In this episode of the Money Wise UK Podcast, George is joined by Ben Palmer, Senior Portfolio Manager at LGT and former Head of Responsible Investment at Brooks Macdonald, for a wide-ranging and honest conversation about sustainable investing.

From the evolution of ethical investing to today's ESG, impact, and transition strategies, Ben explains the terminology, challenges, and real-world investment opportunities with clarity and balance.

We go beyond the headlines—exploring whether “woke is broke” is true, why investment trusts might still play a role in ESG portfolios, and whether governments, investors, or individuals are the real agents of change. We also dig into controversial topics like COP30’s rainforest conundrum, Trump’s “drill baby drill” energy stance, and whether EVs and renewables can truly make a difference.

Ben offers insight into how sustainability and economics increasingly go hand in hand—and why acknowledging imperfections matters more than chasing perfection.

💬 Topics Include:

• What ESG, impact, and sustainable investing really mean

• The FCA’s new fund labelling system

• Investment trusts and sustainability

• Climate science vs. political noise

• Can investment really drive global change?

🔗 Plus, learn more about LGT’s approach to responsible investing and why long-term thinking is core to their DNA.

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