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What’s inside the latest issue
AI, global trade, investor support – and money in sport
Here’s a taste of what’s inside this edition:
Long on bots: AI is reshaping wealth management
Agentic AI is coming – and it could outperform human investors. David Birch explores how tech will transform wealth planning.
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It’s not about tariffs: the real trade revolution
Forget the tariff talk – the future of trade is faster, regional and digital. Think real-time payments, not red tape.
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Opening wider: what the FCA’s review means for investors
Retail investors could soon get more tailored support – starting with pensions. Here’s what the FCA’s advice review means for you.
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No Trump card: global trade’s next chapter
A new trade order is emerging – but it may not look how US policymakers expect.
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Planning wealth for a career in sport
Meet Emmelia Powell – the financial planner helping young sports professionals take charge of their futures.
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