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In this outlook of forward-looking perspectives, experts provide specific, timely advice on how to articulate your unique vision for your wealth across key societal and financial themes for 2022 and beyond.

2022 should be viewed as a transition year as the global economic and investment environment evolves in search of a new reality. Inflation and central banks will be in focus, along with other shifts underway. For investors, all the change means having an effective risk management of portfolios that is complemented by longer-term considerations. Two essential components of it will be your strategic asset allocation and the ESG factor.

Last year was another challenging and disruptive year for public health and global trade. Despite pandemic-driven dislocations, supportive government policies propelled most economies and “risk assets” higher. With the potential for recent tailwinds to become headwinds, how should investment portfolios be positioned going forward?

Prioritize your risk strategies for 2022 and beyond with this 17th edition of the Global Risks Report, which explores the areas that your organization should safeguard against and capitalize on as part of your overall resiliency plan. The insights and predictions are drawn from a community of 950 experts and leaders around the world. The areas of focus include navigating the climate transition; protecting digital developments; pre-empting encounters in space; and refreshing resilience.

Responsible investing has taken the investment field by a storm and become mainstream. Looking ahead, investors continue to be particularly interested in two predominant ESG themes that have been main points of focus for the past several years: the climate and diversity.

Once a niche market within the investing environment, the idea of vision investing—the integration of values-alignment, investing with impact, and ESG into an investment process—has gone mainstream. In this special report, learn more about investing with a purpose and the challenges that are emerging as this landscape evolves.

While the climate crisis seems bleak, there are opportunities for a sustainable future with strong economic growth and prosperity, led by innovation and technology. It sets the stage for climate tech, where there is ample capital available to companies working on solutions for climate-related issues. In this report, we take a closer look at the risks, fundraising and investments, and the trends in this climate tech space on the path to sustainability.

Through interviews with dozen of donors, Legacy in Family Philanthropy: A Modern Framework, explores big concepts, such as how the ever-evolving idea of legacy relates to values-driven giving and a commitment to impact. While it offers an overarching framework and legal considerations, this companion workbook provides stories, practical tips, and discussion starters for families and donors.

Real assets, like income-producing ranches, provide a hedge against inflation, and are an attractive investment for a diversified portfolio when managed correctly. With the right business plan for your ranch investment and enterprise, you can build the resiliency needed to capitalize on it.

While marijuana is still illegal under federal law, what was previously considered a forbidden substance is now part of the mainstream. As public policy evolves, risk professionals must stay abreast of legal and political developments, review and update existing workplace policies, and carefully handle any workers’ compensation, employment practices liability, and other insurance claims in which marijuana use may play a role.