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Active investing: insights from nearly 40 years of experience
by , — 19 May, 2025
Our belief is that there are three key ingredients of success that active managers should deliver to make outperformance more likely: culture, philosophical path and process design.
Global Equity Quarterly (Q1 2025)
by — 16 May, 2025
We firmly believe that markets remain inefficient, and the last few months are testament to that. Hence we face today's uncertainty level headed, attentive to where risks lie while also inquisitive
about the potential opportunities.
Balancing Act: Global Multi-Asset Quarterly (Q1 2025)
by — 15 May, 2025
Speculation over the actions of the US administration had a major impact on asset markets throughout the January-March quarter, with volatility dominating towards the end. We trimmed our overweight
score in growth assets during the quarter, while we kept our view of defensive assets marginally positive.
New Zealand Equity Monthly (April 2025)
by , — 14 May, 2025
The upcoming New Zealand earnings reporting season is set against a backdrop of intricate global economic factors and trade tensions. Amidst the uncertainty, we assess New Zealand's exposure to the global trade tumult, highlighting potential challenges and supportive factors for the country's economy and companies.
New Zealand Fixed Income Monthly (April 2025)
by , — 13 May, 2025
In our view, New Zealand’s status as a safe haven during times of turbulence has often exceeded that of other markets. Although the New Zealand market is relatively small, it also offers a high degree of quality, and the country's bond and asset prices rarely see as much volatility as in the rest of the world.
Trump’s first 100 days: a new economic regime takes shape
by , — 12 May, 2025
With a new economic regime potentially taking shape, we believe that now is an opportune time to consider an active global fixed income approach to navigate what is likely to be a prolonged period of
uncertainty.
Navigating Japan Equities: Monthly Insights From Tokyo (May 2025)
by , — 09 May, 2025
While the “tariff crisis” may have clouded Japan’s economic outlook, the prospects are certainly not opaque as it may look to reduce the role of US exports. Trade tensions have also prompted the Bank
of Japan to hold monetary policy steady, but the central bank is still seen to be on course to hike interest rates in the longer term as it takes into account the continuous rise in domestic
inflation.
Balancing Act Monthly Insights: Global Multi-Asset (April 2025)
by — 30 April, 2025
One major “plotline” central to the recent series of tariff moves is the tense trade relationship between the US and China. In this issue, we will explore how Chinese bonds have historically offered defensive characteristics and their portfolio roles moving forward.
Financing nature at scale
by , — 24 April, 2025
Nature-related risks and opportunities are rising fast on the global investment agenda. Yet for many investors, finding scalable, credible ways to finance biodiversity remains a challenge. Sovereign green bonds may offer one of the most effective channels to direct capital toward nature-positive outcomes—at scale, and with transparency.
Harnessing Change-Monthly Insights: Asian Equity (March 2025)
by — 18 April, 2025
China’s focus on boosting domestic consumption as their top policy priority in 2025 sets a positive trajectory. The ability of individual countries to provide domestic stimulus is going to be crucial
in limiting the impact of global growth slowdown brought on by US policy uncertainty.
