Developing markets now have deeper capital markets as well as local investors, meaning they are much better placed to weather global crises

We stand at the threshold of a new 3D virtual world of the metaverse. Where are the opportunities for investors?

Technology stocks hit record valuations during the pandemic but have seen dramatic falls of late. Fund managers are optimistic that the sector will recover though 

The benefits to running sustainable portfolios as standard for clients are widespread, but private banks must overcome a number of hurdles if they are to achieve this

Asset managers and regulators have both been keen to show they are in step with sustainability 

The wealth management industry is under considerable pressure to clarify how it deals with assets linked to authoritarian regimes

Many of the boons of an interconnected world – low inflation, peace and the spread of prosperity – are now being reversed, argues Mike O’Sullivan

Already battered by Covid, Europe is ill-prepared to weather the inflationary storm which has been magnified by war in Ukraine. Will the continent find unity in adversity?