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Investment themes

Every year, our Chief Investment Office predicts the key investment themes you need to know about for the year ahead. Our two flagship investment themes for 2022 are inflation and climate transition.

A closer look at inflation in 2022 - the outlook for investors
28 April 2022 in Global economies & markets, Investing, Investment themes, News & Views

What could rising inflation and low economic growth mean for the markets and investors in 2022? Here’s the latest from our investment experts.

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When is the right time to retire?
28 April 2022 in Retirement & pension planning, Investment themes, Inheritance tax services, Investing, News & Views

Ask yourself these eight questions to keep your retirement plans & your portfolio prepared for inflationary times.

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Is it time to invest in the metaverse?
28 April 2022 in Investing, Investment themes, Global economies & markets, News & Views

The metaverse may bring exciting opportunities but is it time to invest in it or is it too early to say?

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The impact of global events on investments
28 April 2022 in Global economies & markets, Investing, Investment themes, News & Views

Get the latest news and views from our experts on how investors might navigate these troubled times.

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Why aiming to beat inflation will be a key investment theme in 2022
4 January 2022 in Investment themes, Investing

Find out why we think inflation will be a major theme for investors in 2022, and the three key areas of investment offering opportunities to beat it.

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