Trapped by inflation? The return of financial repression

In this episode, hosts Edmund Greaves and Chris Tuite explain the concept of financial repression, a policy that affects savers by forcing them to earn returns below inflation. They explore newly-announced government reforms aimed at creating pension mega funds, illustrate the historical context of financial repression and examine its impact on retirees and savers.Disclaimer:The Mouthy Money podcast is produced for general informational purposes only. It should not be construed as investment, legal, tax or other forms of financial advice. If in any doubt about the themes expressed, consider consulting with a regulated financial professional for your own personal situation. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investments can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you started with. Investments are speculative and can be affected by volatility. Never invest more than you can afford to lose. For more information visit fca.org.uk/investsmartFollow us on: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mouthy Money (@mouthymoney) • Instagram photos and videos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(20) Mouthy Money : My Company | LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(99+)mouthymoney (@mouthymoney1) | TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(10) Mouthy Money (@mouthymoney) / X⁠⁠