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US healthcare system largest in the world

We are cautiously optimistic about emerging market (EM) equities this year. Valuations are reasonable and risks look to be largely contained.

Monetary policy killed the market-based economy

Cryptocurrencies, specifically Bitcoin, have been a hot topic among the retail and professional investment community in the US.

Next withstanding pressure

The increase of M&A activity in the UK year to date is dramatic with take-outs announced across the market by size in a variety of sectors.

PARTNER INSIGHT: Matt Murphy, Institutional Portfolio Manager at Eaton Vance, says the primary source of risk in emerging-market debt is benchmark construction

Outlook for fixed income investors is grim

Last year, we concluded it was probable markets would have a last hurrah and that maybe even Asian equities would catch a bid.

Global equities have delivered ample volatility, but very little return for investors so far this year.