While our politicians, the media and many investors have their attention fixated on the Brexit negotiations, UK management teams have been getting on with the day job - and deal-making is on the agenda.
After many years, Indian corporate earnings seem to be accelerating, with around 20% growth expected over the next couple of years.
As we begin 2019, there are several key risks facing global asset markets.
We are excited and bullish about the opportunity set in Japan both from an equity and multi-asset, risk-adjusted perspective.
As 2019 gets underway, the macro environment is worsening.
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When it comes to the Japanese market currently, cash is in abundance, valuation metrics are not stretched and corporates have the capacity to increase returns to shareholders.
Caught between the growth potential of emerging economies and US tech, and the relative comfort of the UK domestic market, European equities are often overlooked by UK investors.