Knowledge and insight

After an austere run for many years, the mood music for global companies seems to have stepped up a beat. Businesses are splashing the cash and investing for a new future.

With a growing awareness of environmental and social issues we take a look at what this means for the future of ESG. Panellists discuss the megatrends of sustainability and the importance of active ownership and corporate engagement. Listen to Kate Elliot, head of ethical, sustainable and impact research and panellists discuss.

Breaking the inertia of old habits can be revitalising. Brits are up for a change and that could spark a regional economic revival.

Inflation concerns aren’t receding despite policymakers’ best efforts. Expect more inflation scares to trigger further stock and bond market volatility.

Inflation is all investors can think about right now, causing stock markets to wobble a bit. More focus should be on the steady march to recovery. There’s fun to be had.

2020 was a year of incredible stress in markets, so how did multi-asset investing perform and is it fit for purpose in 2021? How are multi-asset managers using alternatives and what is the role of fixed income at a time of rising yields? Listen to David Coombs and panellists discuss this and much more.

Be the change you want to see in the market. When it comes to economics, sentiment is a heavy influence. That bodes well for the rest of the year.

It’s been a tough few years on the domestic market, however this could be set to change as the UK begins to open up.  Alexandra Jackson and panellists discuss the outlook for UK Equities, inflation and UK dividends. The outlook for IPOs and M&A activity in 2020; as well as, how companies are looking to take advantage of post-lockdown economic opportunity.