Shows
Piercefield Oliver PodcastCurrent Financial and Economic Outlook with Lothar MentelIn this podcast Louise Oliver and Matt Rowe discuss the current global economic environment including geo-political issues, interest rates, inflation and the cost of living crisis and the impact on investors currently.
2023-10-2328 minPiercefield Oliver PodcastThe Lab of Life with Tom GriffinIn this episode Louise Oliver interviews Tom Griffin founder of ‘The Lab of Life’ Tom is a writer, mentor, coach and successful entrepreneur. Tom helps people who are going through extraordinary things achieve extraordinary things. Tom shares his journey from his early career, building a successful marketing business, selling it and what happened next. Tom’s journey is a true inspiration with some key learning points which many of us will relate to.
2023-10-2326 minPiercefield Oliver PodcastPensions and how to future proof your divorce!Louise Oliver Chartered Wealth Manager in discussion with Sonia Limbada, divorce recovery coach. A conversation with ‘top tips’ in respect of pension sharing and the importance of emotional support during and post-divorce. This podcast provides valuable guidance in respect of considering life beyond divorce and gaining clarity on your finances not just now but into the future.
2023-10-1721 min
AnalysisWhat are companies for?Ruth Sunderland, the group business editor of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday, asks industry leaders and thinkers about the purpose of companies. Should they be organisations designed to generate profits for the benefit of shareholders, or do they have a bigger role to play in society? What part do they play in environmental policy? Ruth investigates ESG investments, which claim to promote environmental, social and corporate governance best practice, and have become a trillion pound industry. Why has ESG become a flashpoint in the US political culture wars and could the same happen in the UK?
2023-06-1227 minPiercefield Oliver PodcastHow to ‘Tame the Lizard’In this podcast Matt Rowe, Chartered MCSI (Financial Planner at Piercefield Oliver) and Ben Kumar (Head of Investment Strategy and Behavioural Finance Specialist at Seven Investment Management) discuss how financial markets can trigger our ‘Lizard Brain’ instincts, resulting in a ‘fight or flight’ response. They discuss how different psychological influences affect our savings and investment decision making and explain why it’s important to control this behaviour during short term market fluctuations.
2023-04-1928 min
Piercefield Oliver PodcastA insightful Interview with Hugh Phillimore founder of Sound Advice, Director of the Stroud Sub Rooms and Creator of the unique Cornbury Festival.
2023-03-0231 min
Your Financial Planning MaestroS5:E5 Running a successful FP business, women in finance and what the Government needs to do!In this week's episode we talk to Louise Oliver CFP™ co-founder of Piercefield Oliver, a very successful financial planning business.
We cover a wide range of subjects in this enlightening conversation, including:
* How you can set up and run a boutique financial planning business,
* How to attract more women into the profession and why more should be encouraged to become client facing advisers for the long-term benefit of clients.
* The good and bad things the Government are doing in the field of financial education and what they should be...
2023-02-0941 min
Piercefield Oliver PodcastFinancial & Economic Outlook for 2023A discussion with Lothar Mentel, Chief Investment officer of Tatton Investment Management on global economies and financial markets for 2023.
2023-01-3130 min
Piercefield Oliver PodcastAmicable Divorce – no fault divorce legislationIn this episode Louise Oliver interviews Kate Daly Co-Founder of Amicable about the biggest change in divorce legislation for 50 years.
2022-04-0426 min
Piercefield Oliver PodcastAgainst Financial Abuse – Confidence to CureIn this podcast Louise Oliver interviews Certified Financial Abuse specialist Michelle Hoskin on the area of economic and financial abuse. This is a powerful, shocking and informative insight in what is an increasingly prevalent issue in our society today.
2022-02-2428 min
Piercefield Oliver PodcastThe Year of the Squeeze – interview with Justin Urquhart StewartIn this webcast Louise Oliver & Justin Urquhart Stewart discuss ‘The Year Ahead’ for 2022 and the challenges and opportunities for investors.
2022-02-0831 min
Piercefield Oliver PodcastDefining & Exploring Sustainable InvestingStephen Willis explores with guest George Crowdy of Royal London Asset Management the current landscape for investing sustainably. This podcast explores the current challenges in defining Responsible investment, Sustainable investment & Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) investing and the dangers of Greenwashing, as the investment world looks to capture market share of the growing appetite from investors to invest in this sector. During this podcast the question is asked, is investing sustainably a current fad and could this lead to a bubble resulting in a boom, bust situation?
2022-01-1723 min
Piercefield Oliver PodcastNovember Monthly FlashbackThis podcast looks at rising inflation and is it now more structural than transitory as first thought by Central Banks. We explore the financial implications of the Government’s Social Care Reforms & clarify what individual spending counts towards the £86,000 cap. Recent surveys point to a rising appetite for income protection amongst 18-34 year olds, the need for women to save £185,000 more than men to equalise retirement income and adults receiving financial advice and financial planning have above average mental health.
2021-12-0911 min
Piercefield Oliver PodcastPiercefield Oliver October 2021 Monthly FlashbackOur latest podcast is a short flashback for the month of October 2021 covering the financial news items which caught our attention. In this podcast we cover inflation, the Autumn budget and the key points arising.
2021-11-0907 min
Piercefield Oliver PodcastCharitable GivingThis podcast explores the various tax benefits of charitable giving as well as the overall feel good factor which comes with supporting a cause you feel passionate about. Giving as a legacy and lifetime gifts are explored and the pros and cons of each. During this podcast special guest Norman Hudson OBE, Chairman of Historic Houses Foundation, shares his passion for funding specific restoration and preservation projects for the benefit of the nation.
2021-10-2220 min
Piercefield Oliver PodcastWhat is Wealth without Health part 2This is a sequel to our discussion about health and wealth, Dr Estrellita Van Rensburg and Issy Warrack, authors of ‘Eat Well or Die Slowly’ share their thoughts on diet. This includes the scientific and biological benefits of eating the correct food groups.
2021-10-0517 min
Piercefield Oliver PodcastSeptember 2021 Financial News FlashbackA brief lookback at the topical financial issues during the month of September.
2021-10-0509 min
Piercefield Oliver PodcastWhat is Wealth Without Health?Louise Oliver discusses the impact of health in relation to being able to fulfil life’s intentions, goals and dreams. Guests for this podcast, published authors Dr Estrellita Van Rensburg and Issy Warrack, provide engaging and informed input highlighting the problems in the medical world and the mis-information with regard to diet and ultimately the impact on long term health.
2021-08-2517 min
Piercefield Oliver PodcastLong Term CareThis podcast explores the current situation within the UK for individuals requiring long term care both in a residential or nursing home setting, the anticipated costs, who’s responsibility it is to pay and the challenges for individuals and families to plan to fund the costs.
2021-07-2618 min
Piercefield Oliver PodcastAll you need to know about Lasting Powers of AttorneyThis podcast discusses the reasons for establishing LPA’s, what they are, the process and how they operate. It covers the careful consideration of the Attorney’s duties, what they can and can’t do and some examples of what can happen if they are not in place.
2021-06-2320 min
Piercefield Oliver PodcastPre & Post Nuptial Agreements, What, Why and When!This podcast discusses what Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements are, why you should consider them for protecting personal wealth or inherited assets in the event of divorce and when is the best time to implement one.
2021-06-1111 min
Piercefield Oliver PodcastCurrent Outlook for Financial Markets with Lothar MentelStephen Willis and Matt Rowe of Piercefield Oliver interview Lothar Mentel CEO & CIO of Tatton Investment Management on the current global economic outlook and the implications on global financial markets.
2021-05-1021 min
Piercefield Oliver PodcastWills and how to Avoid Contested WillsThis podcast discusses the importance of having a valid Will to reflect your current wishes and if applicable protect the family bloodline. We highlight what steps you can take to avoid your wishes being contested by interested parties.
2021-03-3026 min
Piercefield Oliver PodcastCryptocurrency - Why, What, How?This podcast explores why cryptocurrency was created, what is cryptocurrency and blockchain technology and how does it work in comparison to traditional currencies.
2021-03-3024 min
Piercefield Oliver PodcastBeware of Cyber Fraud and ScamsThis podcast explores the scale and financial harm caused by cyber fraud and scams. We highlight the top scams and discuss how best to protect yourself from becoming a victim.
2021-02-2327 min
Five Star Insights with Arti HalaiLouise Oliver - UK President of the British Association of Women EntrepreneursMy guest on Five Star Insights is Louise Oliver who has worked in the financial services sector for over 30 years and is co-founder and director of Piercefield Oliver.
She is also UK President of the British Association of Women Entrepreneurs – affectionately known as BAWE.
A membership organisation, BAWE is a network for women who have considerable experience in running their own businesses.
In her day to day work Louise is a certified Financial Planner and Chartered Wealth Manager, helping families and individuals going through life’s changes with a particular focus on divorce, busi...
2021-02-1022 min
Piercefield Oliver PodcastOptimism for Global Financial Markets in 2021In this podcast we discuss how the Coronavirus Pandemic has been a huge accelerator of structural shifts in how economies and societies now operate. We consider key transformations in how we consume information and products including a shift to sustainability, which sectors are benefiting and what impact, if any, on Globalisation.
2021-01-2824 min
Money BoxBeware student loan overpaymentsMore than 90,000 graduates were refunded hundreds of pounds last year after HMRC took payments for their student loan even though they had paid it off. Money Box has discovered these overpayments are routinely taken for many months because HMRC fails to communicate properly with the Student Loans Company. The programme hears from graduates who've experienced this and from tax expert Graham Farquhar at RSM.The UK's biggest doorstep lender is in trouble. Shares in Provident Financial plummeted 65% at the end of August. They have recovered slightly but now the company has issued another profit warning after trying...
2017-09-0224 min