Equities

US tariff threats spark market concerns

Run by Schroders' Philip Matthews since 2014

Japanese yen a safe haven

Cyber-security is an 'escalating threat'

Trump's gamble could backfire

Focus on consumer discretionary

Enables clients to buy and sell some of the largest cryptocurrencies

‘Logical extension’ of firm’s long-only equity range

2017 was a bad year to invest in a new structured product. In an ideal world (where volatility is high and markets have fallen), new structured products can deliver higher potential returns and lower market entry points.

Japanese GDP is likely to expand an average 1.7% through March 2019. Growth should be about 1.6% in April through December this year, rising to 1.8% next January through March.