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Euro investment grade: A test of discipline in 2022
Tim Winstone, corporate credit manager, discusses how a cautious and steady approach to steering through 2022 makes sense for both the European Central Bank (ECB) and investors.

Fed Up? The fallout from overly sweetened monetary policy
Portfolio Managers Dan Siluk and Jason England believe that the tide may have turned and that financial markets are forcing the hands of global central banks to react to brewing inflation.

Multi-asset in 2022: Prepare for all seasons
Paul O’Connor argues that conditions look good for another year of solid growth, but investors should expect occasional market setbacks.

Emerging Market Debt: A pivotal year for China
Jennifer James, emerging market corporate credit manager, explores how China is key to driving emerging market opportunities and performance in 2022.

Easing bottlenecks a sign of weakness not strength
Signs that supply constraints are easing do not warrant cyclical optimism because the turnaround is being driven by softer demand, argues Simon Ward, Economic Adviser.

Will US consumers spend their money stash?
High household money balances may not signal pent-up consumer demand, argues Simon Ward, Economic Adviser.

Natural resources: the nexus of sustainable development and decarbonisation
The outlook for natural resources as decarbonisation and the growing emphasis on sustainability create multi-decade investment opportunities.

ESG: Forks in the road
2022 will be pivotal for ESG investing but there are key questions the industry needs to navigate to deliver hoped-for outcomes.

Alternatives 2022: has the bull gone far enough?
Looking ahead to 2022 and considering the value of an allocation to truly diversified strategies after a year of record-breaking market highs.

Despite headwinds, progress continues for US equities
Portfolio Manager Jeremiah Buckley sees continued progress in US equities amid the economic recovery.

Sustainable equities: maintain focus on long term secular growth
Don’t be wrong-footed amid increased market volatility in 2022, says Hamish Chamberlayne.

Global property equities: evolving for the better into 2022 and beyond
The Global Property Equities Team look back on 2021 and discuss the key trends impacting the global real estate sector.