Inspired by Simoney Kyriakou 🇨🇦 to try a bit of Christmas baking of my own. Was a little bit touch and go and times but pleasantly surprised with how it turned out!

While AI could transform some businesses, it also poses a risk to others. An investment manager discusses strategies for evaluating the effects AI could have on individual companies to inform investment decisions. Partner Content by Aurora UK Alpha on.ft.com/3PiLDpu

What next for Macao? Previously known for tourism, the Special Administrative Region has launched a blueprint for economic diversification in search of a more sustainable future. on.ft.com/3DIKBRb Partner Content by IPIM - Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute

As trade evolves, what role will free zones play in shaping the global economy? Abdulla Bin Damithan from DP World discusses the future for Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone. on.ft.com/428ku0m Partner Content by @JafzaDubai

Qatar – a top destination for business? This Middle Eastern nation wants to transform into a diverse, knowledge-based economy by developing strengths in the manufacturing, logistics, tourism and technology sectors. on.ft.com/3WbPAQR Partner Content by Invest Qatar

I'm on the lookout for any young advisers or adviser in training to feature in FT Adviser's New Voices series. If you, or anyone you know, would make a good fit, have any burning opinions on the industry, or just deserve to be shown off, please get in touch! [email protected]

Here we go... the shortlists for the #HMAwards25! First, our Mortgage & Property Journalist of the Year (B2B) category, sponsored by Skipton Press Office Congrats to Jess Bird, Hannah Duncan, Tom Dunstan, Jessica O'Connor, annasagarMS & Shekinah Tuahene 🍾

Yet another story about conditional selling (they never seem to end). Thanks to Emily Franks for sharing this with me ftadviser.com/mortgage-broke…

Ahead of the Panorama documentary on #estateAgents and conditional selling, here's our history of investigations into estate agents and their poor practices: ftadviser.com/conditional-se…

From FT Adviser and Emily Franks - the petition! Regulate UK Estate Agents to Ban #Conditional Selling - Sign the Petition! chng.it/qpqycktj7t via Change.org UK