Indicators of a potential global recession are being anxiously watched as global trade wars heat up, but there may be investment opportunities for the brave to pursue even while caution reigns.

Derisory savings rates, the threat of pension scams – or gender-based shortfalls – along with excessive investment management fees are all hot topics as the mercury rises this August.

Alternative investments can play a vital role in delivering true portfolio diversification and therefore managing risk. Those focusing solely on equities and bonds are likely to have serious investment blind spots.