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Bloomberg
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Merryn Talks Money: Bitcoin Treasuries: Inflation Hedge or Hype-Driven Bubble?
You've heard of Bitcoin, but have you heard of 'Bitcoin treasuries?' From Japan's MetaPlanet to UK firms like Coincilium and The Smarter Web Company, 61 publicly listed companies have now adopted the strategy of holding Bitcoin on their balance sheets—not just as a speculative bet, but as a hedge against inflation and a way to lure investors hungry for crypto exposure. In this week's episode of Merryn Talks Money, host Merryn Somerset Webb and Money Distilled author John Stepek are joined by Dominic Frisby, author of The Flying Frisby investment newsletter, to unpack this new strategy and whether the hype is grounded in value or hot air.
Bloomberg
17-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Doing Your Due Diligence on Private Markets
Subscribe to Merryn Talks Money on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to Merryn Talks Money on Spotify Private markets by their very nature lack the same transparency that's standard in public markets. But Morningstar, a leading provider of independent investment insights and ratings, is conducting more due diligence on private markets to help investors navigate the sector. Morningstar Chief Executive Officer Kunal Kapoor joins host Merryn Somerset Webb on this personal finance edition of Merryn Talks Money to tell us more. There's been a massive influx of capital into private markets. Kapoor highlights that the number of companies in private markets that have accepted funding from private equity is 'far exceeding what's available in the public markets . In Europe alone, you have double the number of PE-backed companies relative to public companies.' Times are changing. Traditionally, companies seeking investment might first consider a bank or publicly traded markets on the basic assumption that they would be a cheaper source of funding. But Kapoor explains that's not necessarily the case anymore. The pair also discuss semi-liquid funds, private asset-portfolio allocation and why investors should expect lower returns from both public and private markets.
Bloomberg
10-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
We Can Fix UK Markets If We Want To — Here's How
Newsletter Money Distilled A healthy equity market matters. Scrap stamp duty, reform ISAs, and nudge pension funds to invest at home. Welcome to the award-winning Money Distilled newsletter. I'm John Stepek. Every week day I look at the biggest stories in markets and economics, and explain what it all means for your money. Today I'm excited to say we have a guest appearance from my colleague Merryn Somerset Webb, who is growing a little concerned about the incredible vanishing UK equity market. Over to Merryn.
Bloomberg
10-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
How Do You Pick the Best Wealth Manager?
By and Merryn Somerset Webb Save Subscribe to Merryn Talks Money on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to Merryn Talks Money on Spotify The more than $100 trillion wealth transfer that's projected to be passed down from older to younger generations over the next quarter century is set to reshape the wealth management industry. And younger investors plan to move their money to new advisors, according to a report by IT services and consulting group Capgemini.
Bloomberg
30-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Forget Everything You Know About Money
By and Merryn Somerset Webb Save Subscribe to Merryn Talks Money on Apple Podcasts Economist Felix Martin joins host Merryn Somerset Webb for this week's episode of Merryn Talks Money to discuss the common understanding of, well, money. Specifically, why the typical conception of what constitutes it may be inaccurate.
