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The Guide: Investing in Global Opportunities

  • Gain an understanding of the outlook for global markets
  • Comprehend the attractions of infrastructure investment
  • Grasp the implications of sustainable investing in China
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The Guide: Investing in Global Opportunities

Introduction

Investment markets may have got off to a good start in 2017, given the potential headwinds such as Brexit and the new US president. But as we move into the second quarter, where should investors be looking for the best opportunities on a global basis?

In this special report

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  1. In March, UK inflation rose to 2.3 per cent, above the Bank of England's 2 per cent target for the first time since when?

  2. On what date is the European Council, minus the UK, expected to meet to adopt the guidelines for Brexit negotiations?

  3. In their article Craig Bonthron and Ryan Smith suggest sustainable investing in China could benefit from optimism that the country is endeavouring to tackle environmental challenges. This is "evidenced" by what?

  4. Dan Brocklebank states in his article there have been five major developed market bear markets since 1900, and of these the only time emerging markets underperformed developed markets was in 2009. True or False?

  5. In his article Jean Medecin suggests Japanese banks present an attractive combination of cheap valuations with a price-to-book ratio of what?

  6. In her article Fiona Reynolds references a study by the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate, which suggests how much will need to be spent on infrastructure to avoid climate change?

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  • Comprehend the attractions of infrastructure investment
  • Grasp the implications of sustainable investing in China

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