With vaccines providing some light at the end of the long, dark COVID-19 tunnel, the global economy is expected to enter a period of recovery in 2021. However, recovery will be fragile, and remains dependent on a number of essential and changeable factors

Recently established music royalty investment trusts such as Hipgnosis Songs and Round Hill Music seek to establish music as just another asset class

After seeing a surge of account openings and investment transactions during the pandemic, Philippine bank BDO Unibank rethought its strategy

With the help of fintech, XSpot Wealth has been able to bring top-class wealth management services to smaller investors, to much success

China’s Belt and Road Initiative promises to boost development in poorer nations. But the spread of SARS-CoV-2 means many countries may now struggle to pay back the loans they have accepted from Beijing

Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment Programme provides individuals with the ideal opportunity to support public and private sector projects in the country while gaining unfettered access to a unique and beautiful part of the world

Passing wealth on to future generations is one thing, but individuals often want to impart their values, too. Fortunately, there is a wide range of options for discerning clients who wish to achieve both

Among mainstream markets, volatility threatens to derail many investment strategies. The fine wine market provides a stable, tax-efficient environment with international appeal, even during times of economic turbulence

Today, investors care about more than just making good returns. Increasingly, they place a great deal of importance on sustainability, with governments and private sector firms alike helping them make ethical choices

If Africa is to fully participate in global trade, it must first invest in the skills of its people and increase the value of its natural resources

With Thailand set to benefit from Chinese firms hoping to escape US trade tariffs, it’s a great time for investors to get involved in the country. UOB Asset Management (Thailand) is ready to offer support and advice to individuals or corporations looking to enter the market

Despite the focus on renewable energy sources, society remains heavily reliant on oil and gas to meet global demand. Players in the sector must continue to attract investment if they are to support our energy requirements

It’s been more than five years since Russia annexed Crimea, but with contrasting financial reports emanating from the peninsula, it’s difficult to determine just how beneficial the move has been for Moscow

As Saudi Arabia moves to diversify its economy away from oil, its private sector is beginning to truly thrive

The situation for the MENA region in 2019 has remained skewed to the downside. A wealth of factors including volatility in oil prices, US sanctions on Iran and public-sector debt burdens are impeding development, while conflicts in countries such as Libya have brought investment to a halt