In this podcast episode, Harjas Singh, co-founder of Shares, a social investing platform, is interviewed by hosts Simon Charles and Charlie.

Harjas discusses his background and the inspiration behind Shares, highlighting its unique social aspect that allows users to connect and make better investment decisions.

He emphasises the platform's focus on trust, sustainability, and security.

Harjas also talks about the challenges faced in building Shares, its business model, and future plans.

Felicia Hjertman, founder and CEO of Tillit, a UK-based retail investment platform, joins Simon and Charlie to discuss her company's mission to empower individuals to make informed investment decisions.

She talks about the importance of trust in the financial services industry and how Tillit aims to earn the trust of its customers.

Hjertman also discusses the company's unique approach to investing, focusing on funds, investment trusts, and ETFs for long-term investing.

She highlights the importance of sustainability and ethical investing, and how Tillit provides detailed information about each fund's approach.

Additionally, she discusses Tillit's commitment to transparency in their fee structure and the benefits of their portfolio builder tool.

In this episode of That Investing Podcast, host Simon, and senior stock analysts, Charlie Archer and John Chong, discuss the week's financial news. They analyze the potential long-term growth of EasyJet despite its recent stock decline and the impact of oil prices.

The conversation then moves to Deliveroo's Q3 numbers and the competition it faces from Uber Eats.

They also explore the CPI index, noting an increase in services inflation driven by higher costs in recreational activities, restaurants, and hotels. The episode concludes with a discussion on the potential impact of wage growth on inflation.

Charlie interviews Jeppe Kirk Von, a renowned stock analyst, investor and  copytrader on eToro. Jeppe discusses his background, investment strategies, and advice for new investors.

Jeppe emphasises the importance of having a macro view of the market and understanding valuations. He primarily allocates his portfolio to buying stocks, believing they offer the best long-term potential for growth. He also discusses the advantages of investing in property.

Jeppe also shares his approach to decision-making, the challenges of analysing smaller companies, and the limitations of the eToro platform. He shares his goals of surpassing Warren Buffett's lifetime return and focuses on managing his investment portfolio.

We hope you enjoy That Investing Podcast and invite you to follow us on Substack for a breakdown of the week's stock market news, analysis and general observations on the state of the UK economy.

Simon and Charlie interview Asher Tan, the CEO of CoinJar, a regulated crypto exchange. They discuss the upcoming crypto regulations by the FCA, CoinJar's registration with the FCA, and the potential impact of the regulations on unregulated exchanges.

Asher also talks about the evolution of wallet security, CoinJar's criteria for selecting cryptocurrencies, and why retail investors should choose CoinJar. They touch on the future of cryptocurrency, Asher's personal investment strategy, and the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency.

The conversation ends with a discussion on risk warnings for cryptocurrency exchanges and the risks and potential returns of investing in cryptocurrencies.

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Simon and Charlie discuss various topics related to the FTSE 100, including recent earnings reports, the quarterly review of the index, and the significance of Persimmon Homes being demoted from the FTSE 100.

They also touch on the current state of UK banks and insurers, highlighting the impact of interest rates on profitability and discussing specific companies like Lloyds, Legal & General, and Aviva.

The conversation then shifts to accounting standards, business development costs, and dividend payments where they compare the FTSE 100 with the S&P 500 and discuss the potential performance of both indices.

They conclude by emphasising the importance of diversifying investments and considering individual circumstances.

Simon and Charlie welcome Dominic Berger and Neil Smith from LifeSafe Technologies PLC, where they discuss the journey of LifeSafe and the investment opportunities it presents.

Dominic shares his initial encounter with LifeSafe in 2015 and his belief in the company's innovative fire safety product. Dominic decided to invest in the company through convertible loan notes rather than equity. In 2018, he became a director to protect his investment.

In 2020, Neil joined the team and launched their first product, the Stay Safe 5-in-1. They expanded their brand to North America, Europe, and other channels in the UK. The conversation also addresses the presence of copycat products on Amazon and the protection provided by patents.

Neil discusses the unique features and benefits of LifeSafe's fire extinguisher product, including its patented, environmentally friendly, and versatile nature. They also discuss their partnership with Amazon Launchpad and their efforts to explore the insurance route for distribution.

The decision to go public with an IPO is also discussed, as well as the issue of fires caused by e-scooters and the need for a solution. 

Simon and Charles are joined by Chris Murphy, the founder of Klink Finance, to discuss their gamified investment platform.

Chris talks about his background in big tech companies and his experiences in the startup world. He explains how Klink works, offering a digital version of prize savings and the benefits over traditional fixed interest accounts.

Chris also discusses the protections in place for crypto accounts and their vision to become a leading platform in the industry. He further discusses their licensing, unique model, and plans for future features.

Chris also shares his insights on the cryptocurrency market and offers views on his preferred cryptocurrencies to hold.

We hope you enjoy episode 222 of That Investing Podcast and invite you to follow us on Substack for a breakdown of the week's stock market news, analysis and general observations on the state of the UK economy.