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The current political and financial climate has made fixed income markets volatile and uncertain around the world. However, taking an active approach may help build resilience to potential headwinds while gaining greater exposure to the opportunities that arise.

Never before in investment circles have three words divided opinion as much as 鈥渆nvironmental, social and governance鈥� (ESG). And yet divide opinion is exactly what it has done with its lack of transparent and standardised reporting, accusations of 鈥榞reenwashing鈥� and a bias towards climate-focused evaluations at the expense of 鈥榮ocial鈥� and 鈥榞ood governance鈥� considerations.

Amid rising market risk and bearish sentiment, Do-It-Yourself traders are switching tack and diversifying away from long-only trades.

In her first speech as Prime Minister, Liz Truss promised to 鈥済et spades in the ground鈥� to kick-start the economy. She has also pledged, repeatedly, to 鈥榙eliver, deliver and deliver鈥� - including delivering on her party鈥檚 manifesto promises from 2019.

The latest episode of the Silicon Valley Byte Size podcast explores valuations in the tech sector after recent market gyrations

Mixing business with pleasure is generally ill-advised. But Scotch whisky lovers who invested in their favourite tipple at the turn of the previous decade will have few regrets.

The latest episode of Connected Investor, the podcast from the Brunner Investment Trust

Smaller companies have shown their mettle through the pandemic. This is no accident, says Roland Arnold, portfolio manager of the BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc, these are dynamic and nimble businesses, that use capital effectively to drive innovation and deliver sustainable long-term growth.

Investing for dividends has remained an out of favour approach in 2021, even as companies resumed payouts to investors. However, as inflation pressures mount, investors may start to see the value in equity income.

Simon Gergel gives his view on what inflation may mean for markets in 2022