Wealth (February 2018)

2018's big picture

2018's big picture

By now, most readers will have listened to and studied their financial advisers' recommendations for 2018.

Key themes to chew on in 2018

Key themes to chew on in 2018

With markets ending on a buoyant note in 2017 and seemingly blue skies ahead for this year, strategists weigh decisively in favour of equities. But the big question is - how long will the party last?

2018: A year of two halves

2018: A year of two halves

Market momentum going into 2018 is "very strong'' but the question is - when will markets start to look at central bank balance sheets and start to be concerned?

Powering ahead

Powering ahead

Our panellists assess the major macro-themes for 2018 and give their take on the biggest risks and the hunger for yield

Timeless brillance

Timeless brillance

"Affordable luxury" is now the mantra of luxe watch brands, but some have managed to buck the trend

Living it up on the Highlands

Living it up on the Highlands

From a train journey to a ship cruise, there is no lack of options to behold Scotland's scenic Highlands and islands

On the green path

On the green path

A handful of carbon-reduction companies have set up pilot plants to suck carbon dioxide directly from the air to help meet climate goals. Will anyone give them the money to succeed?

Hype & hustle beckon in 2018

Hype & hustle beckon in 2018

As economy and sentiment improve, interest in property investment is primed to rise this year

Riding the AI wave

Riding the AI wave

Allianz Global launches an artificial intelligence fund that offers investors a chance to invest at a relatively early stage of AI development

Venture & conquer

Venture & conquer

A formidable mix of determination and intellect makes co-founder of Vickers Venture Partners' Finian Tan one of the world's most successful venture capitalists