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Schroders Adviser Forum: investor insights in a world of evolving risk and opportunities

16 February 2026

The gold price reached 45 new all-time highs during 2025, and the 65% price gain in the year dwarfed anything experienced in the 2000s bull market.

Private markets move from institutional niche to adviser reality

16 February 2026

Private markets, once the preserve of banks and institutional investors, are opening to retail portfolios as asset managers broaden access beyond traditional listed markets. FAnews attended a recent Cogence presentation to learn more about how financial advisers should position their clients for this asset allocation trend shift.

Sanlam Private Equity’s first Fund II investment accelerates healthcare innovation in Southern Africa

11 February 2026

Sanlam Private Equity (SPE) has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Medhold Group, one of Southern Africa’s largest distributors of world-class medical devices and hospital equipment. The landmark deal marks SPE’s first investment in SPE Mid-Market Fund II and positions Medhold to expand access to life-saving technologies, strengthen hospital infrastructure and enhance patient care across the region.

Growth, Risk and the Future of Technology Investing

11 February 2026

Markets in early 2026 are showing a mix of optimism and caution. US equity valuations remain elevated, and the dominance of mega-cap technology companies is impossible to ignore.

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Central bank independence under threat - the true impact of Trump's involvement in Fed decisions

10 February 2026

Secured Investment: Worth another look?

10 February 2026

Taking flight and taking fright

09 February 2026

Forecasts pale next to planning

09 February 2026

Cogence 2026 Market Outlook: Building resilience in a year defined by structural change

06 February 2026

What investors can expect in 2026