Companies are spending trillions on AI, governments are ripping up the old economic rulebook, global power is shifting, and populations are getting older. But what do these changes mean for your money?
Hosted by multi-award-winning financial broadcaster Georgie Frost, Investing Unlocked takes you beyond the latest market stories to explore the people, ideas and forces shaping our financial futures.
From the future of gold and the promise of AI to what’s really driving Japan’s resurgence and how we should think about wealth, tax and the Budget, Georgie and an impressive lineup of expert guests go beyond the headlines to ask the questions that matter for investors,
Clear, honest, intelligent and entertaining conversations with experts who make complex ideas easy to understand. Whether you're new to investing or want to see the bigger picture, Investing Unlocked will help you feel more confident, better informed and more in control of your financial future.
Investing Unlocked is sponsored by PensionBee.
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Is Longevity the Next Big Investment Boom? (with David Sinclair)
Episode 26
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 • Duration 45:37
We’re living longer and having fewer children. But are the effects of longevity an economic threat or a huge investment opportunity?
In this episode of Investing Unlocked, Georgie Frost and guest host Maike Currie (PensionBee) are joined by David Sinclair, Chief Executive of the International Longevity Centre, to explore what longer lives and falling birth rates mean for investors.
They look at the impact of a shrinking workforce and whether AI and automation can help plug the labour gap, as well as the investment opportunities emerging from the ageing population and the so-called ‘silver economy'.
In a world where people are living for longer, can the traditional ‘learn, earn, retire’ model survive? And if longevity becomes one of the biggest investment themes of the coming decades, are investors ready for it?
Please remember: this podcast is for information and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Capital is at risk.
Thank you to our sponsor PensionBee - a leading online pension provider who’s on a mission to build pension confidence so that you can enjoy a happy retirement. With PensionBee, you can manage your pension savings with ease and can combine and contribute all from one app. If you're over the age of 55 (rising to 57 from 2028) you can start making pension withdrawals with ease and in a way that suits you.
Is the AI Investment Boom Outpacing Reality? (with Spencer Kelly)
Episode 25
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 • Duration 43:39
Trillions of dollars are pouring into artificial intelligence. But is the AI boom outpacing reality?
In the Season 2 premiere of Investing Unlocked (sponsored by PensionBee), Georgie Frost and guest host Russ Mould talk to BBC technology broadcaster Spencer Kelly about what the AI boom means for your money.
They explore the echoes of the dot-com bubble, how exposed investors really are to a handful of AI and tech giants, and look beyond the obvious names to the ‘picks and shovels’ of the AI revolution: chips, data centres and cooling systems.
Are businesses spending more on AI than they can realistically turn into profits? Or can the trillions being poured into the technology ultimately deliver trillions back?
Please remember: this podcast is for information and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
Capital is at risk.
Thank you to our sponsor PensionBee - a leading online pension provider who’s on a mission to build pension confidence so that you can enjoy a happy retirement. With PensionBee, you can manage your pension savings with ease and can combine and contribute all from one app. If you're over the age of 55 (rising to 57 from 2028) you can start making pension withdrawals with ease and in a way that suits you.
PensionBee’s website and award-winning app make retirement planning simple with helpful tools like a Pension Calculator,, and a monthly podcast -.
Season 2 Trailer | Investing Unlocked with Georgie Frost
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 • Duration 01:11
Companies are spending trillions on AI. Governments are ripping up the old economic rulebook. Global power is shifting and populations are getting older.
The world is changing. But what does that mean for your money — and where you invest it?
Hosted by multi-award-winning financial broadcaster Georgie Frost and sponsored by PensionBee, Investing Unlocked returns for a second season, taking you beyond the latest market stories to explore the people, ideas and forces shaping our financial futures.
From the future of gold and the promise of AI to what’s really driving Japan’s resurgence and how we should think about wealth, tax and the Budget, Georgie and an impressive lineup of expert guests go beyond the headlines to ask the questions that matter for investors,
Clear, honest, intelligent and entertaining conversations with experts who make complex ideas easy to understand. Whether you're new to investing or want to see the bigger picture, Investing Unlocked will help you feel more confident, better informed and more in control of your financial future.
New episodes drop on Wednesdays.
Please remember: this podcast is for information and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
Capital is at risk.
Thank you to our sponsor PensionBee - a leading online pension provider who’s on a mission to build pension confidence so that you can enjoy a happy retirement. With PensionBee, you can manage your pension savings with ease and can combine and contribute all from one app. If you're over the age of 55 (rising to 57 from 2028) you can start making pension withdrawals with ease and in a way that suits you.
What Does It Take to Be A Successful Investor? (with Anna Brading)
Episode 24
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 • Duration 42:53
What separates a successful investor from everyone else – and why do so many of us feel like we're getting it wrong?
In the season finale of Investing Unlocked, Georgie Frost and Simon Lambert are joined by financial educator and author of Money Mentor, Anna Brading, to explore the notion of money dysmorphia – the disconnect between your actual financial situation and how you perceive it
Together, they examine what's really holding investors back from success – from persistent gender gaps and generational pressures to the impact of recent changes to ISAs and pensions - and why, when it comes to investing, confidence often matters more than knowledge.
This season concludes with Georgie and Simon revealing how they would choose to invest an unexpected £1,000. But don't worry, you won't have to wait long. Season 2 is already in the works...
Please remember: this podcast is for information and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
Capital is at risk.
Thank you to our sponsor PensionBee - a leading online pension provider who is on a mission to build pension confidence so that you can enjoy a happy retirement. With PensionBee, you can manage your pension savings with ease and can combine and contribute all from one app. If you're over the age of 55 (rising to 57 from 2028) you can start making pension withdrawals with ease and in a way that suits you.
AI Is Changing the World. But Is It a Bad Investment?
Episode 23
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 • Duration 27:43
AI is transforming the world – but does that automatically make it a good investment?
In this episode of Investing Unlocked Extra, Georgie Frost is joined by Andrew Oxlade, Director at Fidelity Personal Investing, to unpack one of the biggest questions facing investors today.
Are AI stocks genuinely worth their eye-watering valuations, or are we seeing echoes of the dot-com bubble? And if you're invested in a pension, ISA or global tracker fund, how much AI exposure do you already have without realising it?
Together, they explore whether Nvidia, SpaceX and the Magnificent Seven have become too dominant, how to assess AI valuations, why passive investing may be increasing concentration risk and whether now is the time to rebalance your portfolio. They also discuss active versus passive investing, diversification, FOMO, market psychology and the practical steps investors can take to manage risk while staying invested.
Whether you're excited by AI or worried you've become overexposed, this episode will help you understand the opportunities, the risks and what they could mean for your portfolio.
Please remember: this podcast is for information and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
Capital is at risk.
Thank you to our sponsor PensionBee - a leading online pension provider who is on a mission to build pension confidence so that you can enjoy a happy retirement. With PensionBee, you can manage your pension savings with ease and can combine and contribute all from one app. If you're over the age of 55 (rising to 57 from 2028) you can start making pension withdrawals with ease and in a way that suits you.
How to Build a Solid ETF Portfolio (with Steve Palmer)
Episode 22
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 • Duration 45:01
How do you build a solid ETF portfolio when there are currently over 10,000 Exchange-Traded Funds to choose from?
ETFs are often sold as the ultimate low-cost, hassle-free way to invest. But with a market that’s more volatile than ever, knowing how to choose the best ETFs is much harder than it used to be.
In this episode of Investing Unlocked, Georgie Frost and Simon Lambert are joined by Steve Palmer, Head of ETF Solutions at Royal London Asset Management, to break down everything you need to know about ETF investing.
From their surprising origins following the 1987 Black Monday crash to their rise as the ultimate tool for modern portfolio diversification, Steve explains how ETFs really work, the hidden risks that rarely make the headlines and how to navigate an overwhelming explosion of choice.
Please remember: this podcast is for information and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
Capital is at risk.
Thank you to our sponsor PensionBee - a leading online pension provider who is on a mission to build pension confidence so that you can enjoy a happy retirement. With PensionBee, you can manage your pension savings with ease and can combine and contribute all from one app. If you're over the age of 55 (rising to 57 from 2028) you can start making pension withdrawals with ease and in a way that suits you.
PensionBee’s website and award-winning app make retirement planning simple with helpful tools like a Pension Calculator, , and a monthly podcast - .
Investment trusts: Discounts, SpaceX and a battle for control
Episode 21
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 • Duration 23:39
Investment trusts have been around for more than 150 years – but plenty of investors still aren't quite sure what they are, how they work or why they might want one in their portfolio.
In this Investing Unlocked Extra, Georgie Frost is joined by Annabel Brodie-Smith from the Association of Investment Companies to get under the bonnet of one of investing’s oldest – and perhaps most misunderstood – structures.
How can you buy £1 worth of assets for 90p? Why can investment trusts borrow money to invest? And how have trusts opened the door to everything from infrastructure and private companies to SpaceX and Anthropic?
Plus, we look at the battle with activist investors that has shaken up the industry, why ordinary shareholders have more power than they might realise, and what you should look for before investing in a trust yourself.
Please remember: this podcast is for information and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
Capital is at risk.
Thank you to our sponsor PensionBee - a leading online pension provider who is on a mission to build pension confidence so that you can enjoy a happy retirement. With PensionBee, you can manage your pension savings with ease and can combine and contribute all from one app. If you're over the age of 55 (rising to 57 from 2028) you can start making pension withdrawals with ease and in a way that suits you.
PensionBee’s website and award-winning app make retirement planning simple with helpful tools like a Pension Calculator, , and a monthly podcast - .
Bonds: The Missing Piece In Your Investment Portfolio (with Professor Moorad Choudhry)
Episode 20
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 • Duration 44:12
Bonds are powerful financial instruments that dictate mortgage rates and can bring down governments in a matter of days. Liz Truss learnt this the hard way in 2022. Yet, most retail investors still don't own them – or even fully understand what they do.
In a world obsessed with fast growth, is ignoring the bond market a costly oversight for retail investors?
In this episode of Investing Unlocked, Georgie Frost and Simon Lambert sit down with Professor Moorad Choudhry – fixed income expert and former JP Morgan banker – to demystify one of investing's most misunderstood asset classes.
They break down exactly what a bond is, how gilt yields secretly affect your mortgage rate, and the key differences between buying bonds directly versus using a fund.
Moving past the textbook definitions, this episode confronts the real rates, risks, and returns of the bond market today – and why every investor needs a strategy for them.
Please remember: this podcast is for information and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
Capital is at risk.
Thank you to our sponsor PensionBee - a leading online pension provider who is on a mission to build pension confidence so that you can enjoy a happy retirement. With PensionBee, you can manage your pension savings with ease and can combine and contribute all from one app. If you're over the age of 55 (rising to 57 from 2028) you can start making pension withdrawals with ease and in a way that suits you.
Capital Gains Tax: What Investors Need to Know
Episode 19
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 • Duration 23:07
Capital Gains Tax is back in the spotlight, with growing speculation over whether the new Prime Minister could overhaul the system. But what exactly is CGT and what would any changes actually mean for investors?
In this episode, Georgie Frost is joined by Jason Hollands, Managing Director at Evelyn Partners, to unpack how Capital Gains Tax works, why it's taxed differently from income, and what proposed changes could mean for investors, business owners and the wider economy.
They discuss whether higher CGT would make the tax system fairer, why inflation matters more than many people realise, how previous tax changes have altered investor behaviour, and why HMRC's own modelling suggests raising rates doesn't necessarily mean raising more money.
Plus, practical ways investors can think about managing Capital Gains Tax without making hasty decisions based on political speculation.
Please remember: this podcast is for information and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Capital is at risk.
Thank you to our sponsor PensionBee - a leading online pension provider who is on a mission to build pension confidence so that you can enjoy a happy retirement. With PensionBee, you can manage your pension savings with ease and can combine and contribute all from one app. If you're over the age of 55 (rising to 57 from 2028) you can start making pension withdrawals with ease and in a way that suits you.
PensionBee’s website and award-winning app make retirement planning simple with helpful tools like a Pension Calculator, , and a monthly podcast - .
How Much Do You Need to Retire? | Pensions with Maike Currie
Episode 18
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 • Duration 49:22
Most people have no idea how much they need in their pension to retire. Almost half of UK adults don't even know how much is in their pension pot.
Jobs for life and final salary pensions are a thing of the past – and with the recent shift from defined benefit to defined contribution pensions, retirement has become one of the biggest financial challenges of our time.
In this episode of Investing Unlocked, Georgie Frost and Simon Lambert sit down with Maike Currie – investment commentator and VP of Personal Finance at PensionBee – to make sense of the recent policy changes and help you to take control of your pension.
They cover what to look for in a modern pension, the golden number for retirement, and how to make sure your pension money is working hard enough – even if you've started late.
How much income could your pension generate in retirement? Use PensionBee's Pension Calculator to find out your pension forecast.
Please remember: this podcast is for information and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
Capital is at risk.
Thank you to our sponsor PensionBee - a leading online pension provider who is on a mission to build pension confidence so that you can enjoy a happy retirement. With PensionBee, you can manage your pension savings with ease and can combine and contribute all from one app. If you're over the age of 55 (rising to 57 from 2028) you can start making pension withdrawals with ease and in a way that suits you.
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