Welcome to our end of year special, a total of 16 features guiding you through all the important asset classes and investment themes for the coming year.
Insider's guide to small-cap investing
Simon Thompson offers his inside guide to stockpicking in the small-cap space, and highlights some of the investment strategies he plans to adopt in 2017, and some of the valuable lessons he has learnt in the past year.
Eight charts highlighting some of the biggest financial stories of the year
UK equities: Goldilocks killed the bears
Whatever you do, don't mention the Brexit, says Ian Smith
Next year is likely to see slower growth, higher inflation, lower real returns on cash and a squeeze on profit margins, says Chris Dillow
Brave new world for US equities
American companies and the US economy face an uncertain future under Donald Trump, says Theron Mohamed
Europe awaits an earnings recovery
Investors should look past European political upheaval towards cyclical value in 2017. Daniel Liberto reports.
2017: emerging recovery or collapse?
The tentative emerging markets recovery established during 2016 could be washed away by US trade policies, monetary policy and fragile commodity markets, reports Emma Powell
It's been a year of political turmoil and economic volatility. So what do UK investors need to be aware of heading into 2017
Will political uncertainty stifle 2017 M&A?
Brexit, Donal Trump and European elections make for fraught market conditions, but there could be drivers for deal making which will endure regardless. Bradley Gerrard reports.
With inflation and rate rises on the cards, there are better places than government bonds, says Kate Beioley.
What fund managers expect in 2017
Leonora Walters asks equity fund managers about their expectations for the year ahead.
Winners and losers on Aim in 2016
Which sectors weathered the storms of a turbulent year and look set to do well in 2017. Megan Boxall finds out.
Kate Beioley and James Norrington suggest two portfolios where risks may be rewarded in an uncertain environment.
Is there energy left in the bull run? Alex Newman and Mark Robinson report.
Real estate - Expect more of the same, but less of it
Uncertainty and the economy will be key factors influencing housebuilders and real estate in 2017, but the underlying picture remains pretty robust, Jonas Crosland reports.
2016 has been a fairly forgettable year - but how much of it do you remember? Complete our Christmas quiz to win a case of Laurent Perrier Cuvee Rose champagne
Private Investor's Diary: The year that was
Former City fund manager John Rosier says this year has proved just how difficult is it to predict poll results, let alone the ramifications.
