Despite the success of this regional advice hub, advisers like Kane Leersen aren’t out to rule the world. Instead, they have an ambition to “grow by good” by serving the people that make up their local community.
Another significant recruit has joined the new venture, with ex-Mutual Trust family office adviser Angus Mann bringing a wealth of experience and a reputation for holistic client care to Viola Private Wealth.
A rocky net zero pathway: Amundi
In 2022, the war in Ukraine impacted the energy supply outlook and also had implications for the net zero path. Security, affordability (in volume and prices) and sustainability of the energy supply were challenged, driving the need to diversify the energy supply mix. While this has somewhat accelerated the shift towards greener energy sources, it has also led to a more uncoordinated response, as each country moved to secure its own needs. These developments come on top of inflation remaining high, having originally stemmed from the Covid-induced supply bottlenecks, which are becoming less sticky.
Taking a long-term view of these disruptive trends, and their implications on long-term asset class forecasts and strategic allocation, Amundi shares its updated annual capital market assumptions publication.
