An unprecedented year across economies and financial markets.

• Brexit finalised, finally!

• Australian exports targeted by China.

• Global sharemarkets finish the year in positive territory.

• 2020's lessons are universal.

We could say there were few highlights and only one story, however...

• Governments moved swiftly to put in place stimulus support.

• Central banks supported fixed interest liquidity and slashed interest rates.

• Fixed interest provided invaluable support in portfolios.

• Unfortunately, sharemarkets across the world fell significantly.