The holy grail of immortality
Scientists are making rapid progress in deciphering the mechanics of ageing Much extended human lifespans no longer belong to the realm of fantasy Plenty of beneficiaries beyond transformational or technology companies
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‘Tis the season of gaming
A new cycle begins, with Sony and Microsoft’s next-generation consoles The entire food chain stands to benefit Other tech, but also media, actors are vying for a part in this 10th art
Beyond cash
The Covid-19 pandemic has upped the speed of digitisation of financial services Online lending, P2P transactions, mobile wallets, cryptocurrencies: fintechs are reshaping the industry Regulators will be the ultimate judges, balancing the benefits and risks of an increasingly cashless society
Retail investors strike back
Day trading platforms like Robinhood have attracted scores of new users this year… … contributing to a self-fulfilling rally in equities, but also greater polarisation and volatility History is not kind as to how such bubbles end – although the turning point may not be imminent
Clean hydrogen’s moment
Building a hydrogen eco-system will be key in attaining carbon-neutrality targets Investors have been flocking into companies that promise a revolution in transportation For less hyped and more indirect investment opportunities, look rather to the industrial space
The rise of e-sport
Virtual competitions helped keep fans, broadcasters and sponsors satisfied during lockdown The Covid-19 pandemic may well be serving to accelerate the transformation of the sport ecosystem Streamlined events, less travel, greater digitalisation: the characteristics of tomorrow’s sporting world?
Saddle up!
As they ease lockdown measures, authorities are unveiling ambitious schemes to increase cycling Demand for e-bikes, in particular, is booming – a silver lining of the coronavirus A thriving biking ecosystem offers many opportunities for investors
The race for a vaccine
Exiting lockdowns will take time and involve systematic testing & tracing Defeating Covid-19 requires an effective vaccine – still at least 12 months away Cooperation, between countries but also companies, will be essential in this effort
Isolated yet connected
Social distancing brings many challenges but also the opportunity to study and work differently Artificial intelligence (AI), chatbots and extended reality are transforming the online learning experience Remote working is a win-win solution – for employees, employers but also the environment
Fly Me To The Moon… And Beyond
A new era of space exploration is dawning Governments, but also private investors, aim to send humans to distant orbits The toughest challenge may well lie in drawing up the laws of a Galactic Republic
Health-e Connections
Medical information-sharing & intelligent devices are transforming the healthcare industry. But data security and privacy concerns must be addressed to embrace this revolution. MedTech companies, new entrants, IT/healthcare partnerships: investment opportunities abound.