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The case against oil bashing

Under mounting pressure, Big Oil is struggling to shake off its negative image Yet, many producers – notably European – are actively transitioning their business Being invested means having a say in this change… and reaping attractive returns?

And the winner is… Switzerland

This month will – at long last – see 24 nations contend for the Euro 2020 trophy Defying football odds, our macro scoring system puts Switzerland as the favourite Defence, midfield, attack: to perform well a portfolio must be strong all-round

Anyone for a meatless burger?

Eating too much meat is bad for the health, the environment and the conscience The market for plant-based substitutes is transitioning from niche to mainstream Sensory experience, price and availability: the three hurdles to mass adoption

Gender diversity matters

The trend towards ESG investing continued unabated in 2020 Social and Governance issues took centre stage, in a troubled context Diverse leadership brings clear benefits – not just in the corporate world?

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

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