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First thing first, when we talk about small-cap equities (or small caps), it’s important to understand what “cap” refers to. Cap is short for capitalisation, which in turn is short for market capitalisation.

The first few months of 2024 have come as somewhat of a surprise to investors. For example, US growth has stayed resilient, continuing to defy the odds of recession, so markets have had to reevaluate their expectations for the year. And we are no different. Investing is about finding the right balance between having conviction in your long-term strategy and being conscious of the opportunities in the short term.

Living longer brings the prospect of exciting opportunities in retirement but making the most of them requires careful planning.

The way people think about money and investing has changed. Today, your kid’s favorite sneaker brand, in which you might be an investor, must not only produce cool shoes but also use eco-friendly materials and ensure fair wages. That's the ongoing transformation we are witnessing in sustainable finance.

As the curtains rise on London Fashion Week, the world's fashionistas eagerly anticipate the unveiling of the latest trends destined to define autumn and winter 2024.

After three decades of globalisation, could reshoring change the global order?