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In this episode Christian talks to music industry veteran Merck Mercuriadis, a former manager of acts including Elton John and Beyoncé whose FTSE-listed investment firm has just hit a £1bn market cap after snapping up the rights to hits including Livin’ on a Prayer, Back to Black, Uptown Funk, Single Ladies and Don't Stop Believing. Music rights is big business, and Merck's company Hipgnosis counts heavyweight Investec, Schroders and Aviva as shareholders. He discusses the growth potential of streaming services; the criteria for selecting an investable song; and why he believes his operation is good for investors as well as song-writers. 


Also in this episode, Christian reflects on his own return to the office in the City of London.

In this episode Christian talks to music industry veteran&nbsp;Merck Mercuriadis, a former&nbsp;manager&nbsp;of acts including Elton John and&nbsp;Beyonc&eacute; whose FTSE-listed investment firm has just hit a &pound;1bn market cap after snapping up the rights to hits including&nbsp;Livin&rsquo; on a Prayer, Back to Black, Uptown Funk, Single Ladies and Don't Stop Believing. Music rights is big business, and Merck's company Hipgnosis counts heavyweight Investec, Schroders and Aviva as shareholders. He discusses the growth potential of streaming services; the criteria for selecting an investable song; and why he believes his operation is good for investors as well as song-writers.&nbsp;
 Also in this episode, Christian reflects on his own return to the office in the City of London.

The City View is a new podcast from City A.M. - London's daily business and finance newspaper. City A.M. was launched 15 years ago under the strapline "business with personality" - and The City View podcast follows the same philosophy. Every day, City A.M. Editor Andy Silvester will open the podcast with a quick look at the headlines from the worlds of business, finance, economics and politics, before introducing his guest of the day. Guests will be industry leaders, economists, pundits, investors, journalists, politicians and senior figures from the City of London. Expect insight and analysis mixed with good conversation, humour and expertise as Andy and his guests attempt to make sense of the world in extraordinary times. 

The City View is a new podcast from City A.M. - London's daily business and finance newspaper. City A.M. was launched 15 years ago under the strapline "business with personality" - and The City View podcast follows the same philosophy. Every day, City A.M. Editor Andy Silvester will open the podcast with a quick look at the headlines from the worlds of business, finance, economics and politics, before introducing his guest of the day. Guests will be industry leaders, economists, pundits, investors, journalists, politicians and senior figures from the City of London. Expect insight and analysis mixed with good conversation, humour and expertise as Andy and his guests attempt to make sense of the world in extraordinary times.&nbsp;

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