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Tech companies shone out as a ray of hope in 2020. But are the tech titans today just too big and too powerful? With the prospect of regulation hitting the tech sector in 2021, what will happen to valuations - should we still be investing in tech?

In 2020, COVID-19 had an extreme impact on the global economy and financial markets. Even with the successful development of vaccines, we believe the coronavirus will continue to dominate developments in 2021.

As we enter 2021, CIO Michel Perera looks at the political backdrop; what do the inequalities resulting from COVID-19 mean for investors, what is the post-Brexit reality and what are the main political challenges in the US? 

In this article, Justin Oliver, Deputy CIO explains why interest rates are set to stay low for the forseeable future and looks at the options available to income seeking investors - where are the opportunities in 2021 and what should investors consider avoiding?

With large companies wising up to the importance of adopting and promoting sustainable business practices – and with the influence, affluence and expectations of Millennials set to peak over the next decade –  our guest contributor Will Oulton, Global Head, Responsible Investment, First State Investments, considers the impact on the investment industry, and the increasing need to balance social and environmental responsibility with positive financial performance.

If you have been keeping cash deposits in formerly reliable accounts such as National Savings & Investments, Premium Bonds or government bonds, and you have seen interest rates falling, it's time to rethink your arrangements. At Canaccord Genuity, we will be happy to discuss alternative ways of investing your capital while aiming to achieve returns above inflation.