Episodes

Friday May 09, 2025
Building success with a low client-to-adviser ratio
Friday May 09, 2025
Friday May 09, 2025
Prepared for UK professional advisers only. In this episode, host Charlie Parker visits Inverness to meet with professional advisers, Watson Wood Financial Planning.
Join us as Kevin Wood, founding director of the business, shares insights on their strategic business growth, maintaining a low client-to-adviser ratio, and the bespoke service that sets them apart from larger firms.
Kevin explains how the business supports clients during times of uncertainty, and how their strategy of resilient planning from the start underpins this. Charlie and Kevin go on to discuss the difficulties of attracting talent to the profession and possible solutions to this problem.
Website
To learn more about Albemarle Street Partners, visit aspim.co.uk
Important information
Wisdom Shared is exclusively for professional advisers only. Private investors should contact their financial adviser.
Past performance is not a guide to future performance. The value of your investments may go down as well as up and investors may not get back the amount originally invested. Capital is at risk.
Nothing in this podcast/video should be deemed to constitute the provision of financial, investment or other professional advice in any way. This podcast/video may include forward-looking statements that are based upon current opinions, expectations, and projections. All opinions are our own, or those of guest contributors, and we undertake no obligation to revise any forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in statements.
Issued by Albemarle Street Partners which is a trading name of Atlantic House Investments Limited (AHI), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”). The information, data, analyses, and opinions contained herein include the proprietary information of Albemarle Street Partners, may not be copied or redistributed without prior permission, do not constitute investment advice offered by Albemarle Street Partners, are provided solely for informational purposes and therefore are not an offer to buy or sell a security, and are not warranted to be correct, complete, or accurate. Albemarle Street Partners shall not be responsible for any trading decisions, damages, or other losses resulting from, or related to, this information, data, analyses, or opinions or their use.

Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
100 days of Trump
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Prepared for UK professional advisers only. This episode explores the first 100 days of Donald Trump's second presidency, looking at his impact on the economy, market volatility and shifting trade dynamics.
Albemarle Street Partners' Charlie Parker and Chris Holdoway take a close look at the impact of tariffs and the unpredictability that has characterised recent days. They analyse the market's response to Trump's actions and look ahead to potential future scenarios and how they could shape global economic trends.
Website
To learn more about Albemarle Street Partners, visit aspim.co.uk
Important information
Wisdom Shared is exclusively for professional advisers only. Private investors should contact their financial adviser.
Past performance is not a guide to future performance. The value of your investments may go down as well as up and investors may not get back the amount originally invested. Capital is at risk.
Nothing in this podcast/video should be deemed to constitute the provision of financial, investment or other professional advice in any way. This podcast/video may include forward-looking statements that are based upon current opinions, expectations, and projections. All opinions are our own, or those of guest contributors, and we undertake no obligation to revise any forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in statements.
Issued by Albemarle Street Partners which is a trading name of Atlantic House Investments Limited (AHI), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”). The information, data, analyses, and opinions contained herein include the proprietary information of Albemarle Street Partners, may not be copied or redistributed without prior permission, do not constitute investment advice offered by Albemarle Street Partners, are provided solely for informational purposes and therefore are not an offer to buy or sell a security, and are not warranted to be correct, complete, or accurate. Albemarle Street Partners shall not be responsible for any trading decisions, damages, or other losses resulting from, or related to, this information, data, analyses, or opinions or their use.

Friday Apr 11, 2025
Hot take: Markets react to surprise tariff changes
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Prepared for UK professional advisers only. Welcome to our latest episode, where we delve into the recent dramatic shifts in financial markets, particularly focusing on Donald Trump's unexpected tariff adjustments. We explore the potential impacts of these changes on markets and recession likelihoods, unpacking developments in equity and bond markets. We also examine the broader implications for global trade, emphasising negotiations with China.
We delve into how markets responded to the shock of tariff changes, identifying key influences such as US Treasury yields and institutional pressures. It offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of US /China relations and its broader economic consequences. As we navigate these turbulent times, we discuss strategic responses and portfolio resilience.
Website
To learn more about Albemarle Street Partners, visit aspim.co.uk
Important information
Wisdom Shared is exclusively for professional advisers only. Private investors should contact their financial adviser.
Past performance is not a guide to future performance. The value of your investments may go down as well as up and investors may not get back the amount originally invested. Capital is at risk.
Nothing in this podcast/video should be deemed to constitute the provision of financial, investment or other professional advice in any way. This podcast/video may include forward-looking statements that are based upon current opinions, expectations, and projections. All opinions are our own, or those of guest contributors, and we undertake no obligation to revise any forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in statements.
Issued by Albemarle Street Partners which is a trading name of Atlantic House Investments Limited (AHI), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”). The information, data, analyses, and opinions contained herein include the proprietary information of Albemarle Street Partners, may not be copied or redistributed without prior permission, do not constitute investment advice offered by Albemarle Street Partners, are provided solely for informational purposes and therefore are not an offer to buy or sell a security, and are not warranted to be correct, complete, or accurate. Albemarle Street Partners shall not be responsible for any trading decisions, damages, or other losses resulting from, or related to, this information, data, analyses, or opinions or their use.

Thursday Apr 03, 2025
The market keeps the score
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Prepared for UK professional advisers only. In this episode, Charlie Parker, managing director, and Fahad Hassan, CIO, discuss the foundations of Albemarle Street Partners' investment beliefs. In particular, the belief that most of the information available to investors has already been absorbed within the prices that are in the market. This means that the market is broadly reflective of the world as it is today.
In this close look at market efficiency and its impact on investment strategies, they go on to explore the challenges posed by market inefficiencies and how investment practices have changed in response to the amount of digital data now available in real-time. They explain how diversification helps to safeguard portfolios when balancing market information and effective investment strategy.
This is the second in a series of episodes focusing on Albemarle Street Partners' core investment principles.
Website
To learn more about Albemarle Street Partners, visit aspim.co.uk
Important information
Wisdom Shared is exclusively for professional advisers only. Private investors should contact their financial adviser.
Past performance is not a guide to future performance. The value of your investments may go down as well as up and investors may not get back the amount originally invested. Capital is at risk.
Nothing in this podcast/video should be deemed to constitute the provision of financial, investment or other professional advice in any way. This podcast/video may include forward-looking statements that are based upon current opinions, expectations, and projections. All opinions are our own, or those of guest contributors, and we undertake no obligation to revise any forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in statements.
Issued by Albemarle Street Partners which is a trading name of Atlantic House Investments Limited (AHI), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”). The information, data, analyses, and opinions contained herein include the proprietary information of Albemarle Street Partners, may not be copied or redistributed without prior permission, do not constitute investment advice offered by Albemarle Street Partners, are provided solely for informational purposes and therefore are not an offer to buy or sell a security, and are not warranted to be correct, complete, or accurate. Albemarle Street Partners shall not be responsible for any trading decisions, damages, or other losses resulting from, or related to, this information, data, analyses, or opinions or their use.

Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Uncertain world: Prepare don't predict
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Prepared for UK professional advisers only. In this episode, our managing director Charlie Parker and CIO Fahad Hassan dive into the core investment principles that guide our decision-making.
Charlie and Fahad discuss how focusing on preparation over prediction can lead to more robust and resilient portfolios, particularly in an unpredictable market environment. They explain how Albemarle Street Partners manages investment risks by preparing for the way asset classes behave under stress, through expertise in historical patterns, strategic asset allocation and adaptation techniques.
This is the first in a series of episodes focusing on Albemarle Street Partners' core investment principles.
Website
To learn more about Albemarle Street Partners, visit aspim.co.uk
Important information
Wisdom Shared is exclusively for professional advisers only. Private investors should contact their financial adviser.
Past performance is not a guide to future performance. The value of your investments may go down as well as up and investors may not get back the amount originally invested. Capital is at risk.
Nothing in this podcast/video should be deemed to constitute the provision of financial, investment or other professional advice in any way. This podcast/video may include forward-looking statements that are based upon current opinions, expectations, and projections. All opinions are our own, or those of guest contributors, and we undertake no obligation to revise any forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in statements.
Issued by Albemarle Street Partners which is a trading name of Atlantic House Investments Limited (AHI), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”). The information, data, analyses, and opinions contained herein include the proprietary information of Albemarle Street Partners, may not be copied or redistributed without prior permission, do not constitute investment advice offered by Albemarle Street Partners, are provided solely for informational purposes and therefore are not an offer to buy or sell a security, and are not warranted to be correct, complete, or accurate. Albemarle Street Partners shall not be responsible for any trading decisions, damages, or other losses resulting from, or related to, this information, data, analyses, or opinions or their use.

Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Managing volatility in the bond market
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Prepared for UK professional advisers only. With the bond market experiencing heightened volatility over the last three years, investors have been faced with both challenges and opportunities. In this episode Fahad Hassan, chief investment officer at Albemarle Street Partners, speaks to Shalin Shah, senior fund manager at Royal London Asset Management, to discuss how he has navigated these turbulent times.
In addition to discussing market volatility, this episode explores how inflation is shaping investment strategies and the impact of persistent inflation on gilt yields and global government bonds. Shalin and Fahad discuss the structural and cyclical dynamics affecting inflation and growth, particularly within the UK's challenging economic environment.
Finally, they examine the strategic importance of diversification and risk management in bond investment and how Shalin approaches credit risks and defaults.
Website
To learn more about Albemarle Street Partners, visit aspim.co.uk
Important information
Wisdom Shared is exclusively for professional advisers only. Private investors should contact their financial adviser.
Past performance is not a guide to future performance. The value of your investments may go down as well as up and investors may not get back the amount originally invested. Capital is at risk.
Nothing in this podcast/video should be deemed to constitute the provision of financial, investment or other professional advice in any way. This podcast/video may include forward-looking statements that are based upon current opinions, expectations, and projections. All opinions are our own, or those of guest contributors, and we undertake no obligation to revise any forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in statements.
Issued by Albemarle Street Partners which is a trading name of Atlantic House Investments Limited (AHI), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”). The information, data, analyses, and opinions contained herein include the proprietary information of Albemarle Street Partners, may not be copied or redistributed without prior permission, do not constitute investment advice offered by Albemarle Street Partners, are provided solely for informational purposes and therefore are not an offer to buy or sell a security, and are not warranted to be correct, complete, or accurate. Albemarle Street Partners shall not be responsible for any trading decisions, damages, or other losses resulting from, or related to, this information, data, analyses, or opinions or their use.

Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Bridging the advice gap: Engaging clients and navigating vulnerability
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Prepared for UK professional advisers only. Join us in the second episode of our series featuring Keith Richards, CEO and founder of the Consumer Duty Alliance, as we explore the issue of the advice gap and strategies to address it.
We discuss how independent financial advisers, regulators, and the government can collaborate to bridge this gap, ensuring that financial advice is accessible and effective for all. We look closely at how advisers can enhance communication with clients to build trust and improve their financial literacy, before going on to examine the concept of vulnerability, and the many forms it can take in terms of financial planning.
The checklist Keith mentions and other helpful resources can be found here.
Website
To learn more about Albemarle Street Partners, visit aspim.co.uk
Important information
Wisdom Shared is exclusively for professional advisers only. Private investors should contact their financial adviser.
Past performance is not a guide to future performance. The value of your investments may go down as well as up and investors may not get back the amount originally invested. Capital is at risk.
Nothing in this podcast/video should be deemed to constitute the provision of financial, investment or other professional advice in any way. This podcast/video may include forward-looking statements that are based upon current opinions, expectations, and projections. All opinions are our own, or those of guest contributors, and we undertake no obligation to revise any forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in statements.
Issued by Albemarle Street Partners which is a trading name of Atlantic House Investments Limited (AHI), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”). The information, data, analyses, and opinions contained herein include the proprietary information of Albemarle Street Partners, may not be copied or redistributed without prior permission, do not constitute investment advice offered by Albemarle Street Partners, are provided solely for informational purposes and therefore are not an offer to buy or sell a security, and are not warranted to be correct, complete, or accurate. Albemarle Street Partners shall not be responsible for any trading decisions, damages, or other losses resulting from, or related to, this information, data, analyses, or opinions or their use.

Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Hot-take: The limit of Trump’s power, lower UK rates and market signals update
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Prepared for UK professional advisers only. In this hot-take, Managing Director Charlie Parker and CIO Fahad Hassan examine whether the tariff drama of recent weeks has actually shown us the limits, rather than the extent of President Trump. They consider whether the Bank of England rate cut will let Rachel Reeves change tack as well as giving an update on the market signals that drive our tactical asset allocation.
Website
To learn more about Albemarle Street Partners, visit aspim.co.uk
Important information
Wisdom Shared is exclusively for professional advisers only. Private investors should contact their financial adviser.
Past performance is not a guide to future performance. The value of your investments may go down as well as up and investors may not get back the amount originally invested. Capital is at risk.
Nothing in this podcast/video should be deemed to constitute the provision of financial, investment or other professional advice in any way. This podcast/video may include forward-looking statements that are based upon current opinions, expectations, and projections. All opinions are our own, or those of guest contributors, and we undertake no obligation to revise any forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in statements.
Issued by Albemarle Street Partners which is a trading name of Atlantic House Investments Limited (AHI), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”). The information, data, analyses, and opinions contained herein include the proprietary information of Albemarle Street Partners, may not be copied or redistributed without prior permission, do not constitute investment advice offered by Albemarle Street Partners, are provided solely for informational purposes and therefore are not an offer to buy or sell a security, and are not warranted to be correct, complete, or accurate. Albemarle Street Partners shall not be responsible for any trading decisions, damages, or other losses resulting from, or related to, this information, data, analyses, or opinions or their use.