Wealth news and insights

Some investors shun convertible bonds, finding them hard to pigeonhole, and mistrusting their 'geeky' reputation. Basically, though, they are misunderstood and deserve a place in your portfolios if you're thinking about investing in 2019, particularly at this time of rising interest rates.

In the 1980s, Latin America suffered from hyper-inflation, dictatorships and state-ownership of assets. Today there are long-term tailwinds that suggest the region could outpace its developed market rivals in the years ahead. This makes it an attractive prospect for investing in 2019.

After the global financial crisis and the introduction of quantitative easing, it became harder and harder to justify holding fixed interest securities in client portfolios, due to their lack of yield. Yet, across the Atlantic, the tide may now be turning.

One major investment theme of the last few years is sustainable investing: people wishing to express their beliefs and hopes in the way they allocate their money. In response, we have introduced our ESG Portfolio Service, to help our clients take a more responsible approach to investing.

We believe there are many compelling reasons to look closely at investing in Japan in 2019, including improvements in Japanese company balance sheets, thanks to their better profitability and innovative edge with relatively cheap stock valuations. Is the sun now rising over Japan?

It had been hoped that the US midterm elections on 6 November might prove to be a cathartic moment for markets and provide a positive turning point following the brutal October battering.