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According to Smith & Williamson's Chris Ford

Concern over central bank actions

This year has seen the return of market volatility, with the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX, the 'Fear Index') having averaged 16 for the year so far.

'Prepare to go off the beaten track'

Increased share buybacks

While the recent unpredictable geopolitical news flow has created challenges within Russia, it has served to mask a wealth of investment potential.

How new technology is the key ingredient to its growth

How disruptive technologies are booming in Asia and Africa

Once the stuff of science fiction, artificial intelligence (AI) is fast becoming part of our day-to-day reality.

Global markets have fluctuated since the end of 2017, due to the Federal Reserve's accelerated tightening, trade frictions and European political risks.