Given the low yield environment, fixed income investing is less able to play its traditional role. But rather than taking on more risk to hunt for yield, should bonds be used in a more defensive manner to diversify portfolios? 

With a new government in place, Brazil looks set to leave its economic woes behind, which bodes well for the region as a whole

Brexit, the US election and the rise of populism are just some of the geopolitical risks stalking global markets. How significant are these threats, and how should private portfolios be positioned in response?

Fears of an imminent US recession have abated and recent economic data looks strong, but is the country really in as good a shape as its record-breaking equity markets would suggest?

The prospects for emerging markets look better than they have done for some time while equity valuations remain attractive. Is now the time to invest?

Jersey is becoming something of a centre for alternative investments while there are also signs of private banks returning to the island

Have markets lost faith in central banks? Have their policies failed? What happens next? Mark Haefele, global chief Investment officer at UBS Wealth Management, Didier Saint-Georges, MD and member of the Investment Committee at Carmignac and Paul Lambert, head of currency, Insight Investment give their views on how investors should be reacting

Both retail and high net worth investors are showing more interest in multi-asset products, proving a major draw due to range and flexibility