
Monthly Note - December
Global Review The UK has urged the EU to “stay calm” in the ever-escalating dispute over post-Brexit Northern Ireland. Concerns remain that the spat could turn into a full-scale trade war, with prime minister Boris Johnson threatening to pull out of parts of the withdrawal agreement and the European Union threatening to retaliate to the fullest of its ability. The European Central Bank could stop its bond buying programme as early as next September if inflation looks to have

Emerging Markets - The Investment Case
Often misunderstood by those of us living in the developed world, emerging markets (EM) represent some of the fastest growing economies on the planet, with younger populations and expanding middle classes set to boost output significantly relative to developed economies. EM countries now contribute over 50% of global growth and are predicted to contribute over 60% by just 2025. Let’s first define what an emerging market is, exactly. Of the 200 or so countries in the world, 80