Carl Richardson, Joint Managing Partner - Richardson Capital LLP
As we stand on the cusp of a new year, 2024 promises more fireworks than just those that millions of people will see at iconic landmarks around the world as clocks strike midnight on the 1st January.
Somewhat incredibly, 2024 looks almost certain to be the first year since 1964 when a US Presidential and UK General Election will coincide. Close to 400 million voters will go to the polls to decide who will take up – or remain – in residence in both the White House and 10 Downing Street, unless of course Rishi Sunak does run the clock on his term right through to January 2025.
While domestic politics and the drama that will play out across the pond will no doubt dominate our airwaves, we should note that elections are also due to be held in India (population 1.4 billion), Indonesia (population 275 million), Bangladesh (population 170 million), Mexico (population 130 million) and South Africa (population 60 million) a...
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