The FM Report

We believe it is worthwhile incorporating frontier market exposures within an emerging market portfolio

Here is who we think are leading the sustainable sector, and who are the ones fast approaching…

In the last 12 months, several high-profile consumer goods companies have issued profit warnings, most notably Kraft-Heinz. Some commentators have proclaimed the end of the era of big brands.

Emerging market stocks have had a rollercoaster ride in recent years.

The latest developments suggest that trade tensions between the US and China will be more protracted than previously expected.

Psychological research suggests that markets are not wholly efficient, but are swayed by behavioural biases.

Investors must reflect a changing climate in their base case assumptions and recognise that infrastructure investments are susceptible to faster-than-expected shifts.

While there might never be a perfect time, our calculations show that “dollar cost averaging” is a strategy that could help smooth out the experience, particularly when markets are volatile.

There are a number of reasons why the European financial sector looks in good health.