INVESTMENTS UPDATE

Outlook for the Economy and Income Investments

28 February 2021
One hour viewing time

David Ryder, Senior Investment Writer and Analyst, is joined by Steve Mann, Head of Investment Specialists, to discuss the outlook for the global economy. Guest speaker Rupert Rucker, Head of Income Solutions at Schroders Investment Management, then takes an in-depth look at income investments.

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