&beyond Issue 10 Out Now!

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Perhaps it’s a reflection of our entering a brave new decade together, but this issue of &Beyond has a distinctively progressive slant. We cover all sorts of new developments on the horizons of technology, finance…and beyond!

Starting off the issue, our tech reporter Oliver Benjamin takes a look at an emerging technology that’s near and dear to all of our hearts — alternative energy vehicles (Driving Into the Future, p 4). Given what’s going on in our world politically, economically and ecologically, this is a subject sure to remain in the spotlight for years to come.

The future of automobiles may affect many of us, but the future of medicine is surely even more far-reaching. Ironically it seems that new developments in medicine may draw on the oldest healing process in the world — the one delivered by our own minds. In Placebo, Please (p 5), Oliver explains how the placebo effect has proven so powerful that scientists are now harnessing it to develop new ways of treating patients, even as it causes problems in the development and marketing of ‘real’ medicine.

Infinity prides itself on being at the forefront when it comes to market strategy, and they’re no laggard in style either; in reviewing and redesigning their brand, they’ve made sure that their outward appearance accurately reflects their cutting-edge attitude. Learn more about it in A Bright New Look on page 6.

At times, moving into the future entails not a grand leap forward, but the taking of a few steps back. A series of articles on investment strategies take a look at a brave new world that will require as much bravery as it will novelty to become fully realised.

In Hot Properties Jim Algie looks at new developments in the global real estate market (p 7) and provides a measured and consolidated view of expert opinion on the matter. Forward-thinking strategies are just as important when considering investment funds. In Using Structured Products in Wealth Management (p 8), Olivier Spoor tackles the intriguing hybrid solution of structured products. Next up, Man Investments’ article, A Brave New World (p 10) examines global macro futures and compares them with more traditional investments, finding their performance superior in both times of safety as well as duress. Finally, Peter Fitzgerald takes a broad look at the market in his Market Report (p 11), finding a mixed bag of indicators and outcomes and providing plenty of tips for the savvy investor.

To help us unwind after all this futurism, Cameron Cooper takes a look at the current state of an admittedly retro-style of travel — by train. Cameron helps to remind us that the future need not be fast and unfamiliar (Training Days, p 12). By unwinding on one of the fascinating train journeys we can truly learn to enjoy the ride and enjoy the viewpoints, no matter how many twists and turns it has in store for us up ahead.

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