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Partner Insight: As monetary policy begins to diverge, Michael Costa, assistant portfolio manager at Fidelity International, explains why having a proper allocation to alternative assets is becoming more important

Partner Insight: James Bateman, chief investment officer for Multi Asset at Fidelity International, argues investors need to ensure they are protected against negative market movements following February's pull-back.

The opportunities for advisers giving retirement advice in the UK are huge, and are set to keep growing, with the value of savings in defined contributions estimated to exceed £1 trillion by 2025.

Imagine a cautious 66-year-old using drawdown for income, and a 35-year-old, however cautious, saving with an ISA. The two are unlikely to be well served by the same process and investments. For clients who intend to use drawdown, the industry is now...

Partner Insight: The sector will need time and a 'degree of adjustment' if it is to steer away from its reliance on buyouts and move towards growth investing over the long-term.

The managers of the Aviva Investors Multi-asset Funds believe that small caps provide the best means of profiting from the emerging markets growth story. Through careful fund selection they aim to only invest in high- quality companies with sustainable returns, bright prospects and a proven track record.

Chris Hutchinson, director at Unicorn Asset Management, reveals how the group has retained a conservative approach to investing even when dealing with Aim's early stage and smaller businesses.

Since the pension reforms of 2015, investors have a greater degree of flexibility and choice when accessing their savings. Significant though the reforms were, they have to be seen within the context of other changes affecting retirement, particularly...