IPOs are currently providing investors with a limited number of opportunities across fewer sectors to participate in capital raisings.

The bottom of the current market downturn has yet to arrive, meaning investors need to seek stability ahead of outperformance.

A standard around ESG investing is unlikely in the short term as regulators focus on the words and actions of investment firms.

Investors should be looking at income-producing assets rather than investment themes to offset the impact of muted economic growth and rising inflation.