Our cover story looks at the insatiable ambition of Amazon to conquer new markets. Also in this issue, Aviva Investors’ CEO Euan Munro outlines what the asset management industry needs to do to win back public trust; while US policymaker Andy Stern makes his case for a universal basic income.

Welcome to AIQ... a new publication that brings together the collective insight of Aviva Investors’ teams from across the globe on some of the key themes influencing investment markets.

Our cover story looks at the seemingly insatiable ambition of Amazon to conquer new markets. From books to music; fresh food to car parts; few companies have exerted such influence over the global retail sector. But what can its competitors do to withstand the Amazon onslaught?

Also in this issue, Aviva Investors’ CEO Euan Munro gives his thoughts on what the asset management industry needs to do to win back public trust; while US policymaker Andy Stern makes his case for a universal basic income for all.

Other articles look at the considerable influence of sovereign wealth funds, the return of credit risk, the pros and cons of military rule and why the anti-globalisation movement can no longer be dismissed. We hope you enjoy the first issue