The rate at which the COVID-19 vaccination is rolled out will have a far greater impact on global markets in 2021 than fiscal and monetary policies.

The US economy is expected to strengthen, but this will not mean the US stock market will outperform other international markets.

The Chinese stock market is tipped to offer some solid investment opportunities in the year ahead built on early growth in the Year of the Ox.

JP Morgan Asset Management has launched Australia’s first liquid alternative sustainable fund following a successful roll-out in Europe.

Investments in cash will remain flat through 2021, requiring investors to look at other defensive assets for income returns.

Growth assets are expected to be the best performers in 2021 as economic conditions improve, triggered by the distribution of a coronavirus vaccine.

A global funds management house expects alternative investments to provide greater support for traditional asset classes in the coming 10 to 15 years.