This year’s cover underscores the connections between global markets and the ability of investors to engage with opportunities anywhere in the world. By placing the globe inside a landscape, the illustration not only highlights our ability as advisors to bring the world to our clients but also emphasises the increasing importance of environmental considerations as the next generation begins to create and manage wealth portfolios.

The illustration conveys the scale of both the uncertainty and the prospects that investors face. As we note in this edition, while volatility in economics and geopolitics appears to rise inexorably, the prospects for growth remain compelling for those brave enough to look beyond the risks.