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New Zealand Fixed Income Monthly (February 2025)
by , — 12 March, 2025
We believe that the Official Cash Rate’s projected path to the 3% level, which we consider likely to be the lowest point of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s current easing cycle, may be more noteworthy than the interest rate cut in February.
New Zealand Equity Monthly (February 2025)
by , — 11 March, 2025
February was a challenging month for New Zealand’s stock market following a weak corporate earnings season. Looking ahead, however, we remain confident about the market in 2025 and after. A key reason
for this is the interest rate cutting cycle by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand that is currently underway.
Navigating Japan Equities: Monthly Insights From Tokyo (March 2025)
by , — 10 March, 2025
We assess the factors behind the recent surge in Japan's long-term yields and its implications for equities; we also analyse the robustness of corporate earnings amid the structural economic changes
taking place.
Global Equity Quarterly (Q4 2024)
by — 06 March, 2025
Our focus on franchise and management quality allows us to look forward with optimism, whilst balance sheet quality and valuation discipline provide comfort for when the fireworks start for all the
wrong reasons.
Sustaining the future: the ongoing case for sustainable bonds
by , — 05 March, 2025
Despite a retreat from sustainability initiatives in the US, the sustainable bond market, particularly green bonds, remains strong globally due to continued investor demand, attractive bond yields and
increasing participation from countries like Japan.
Balancing Act Monthly Insights: Global Multi-Asset (February 2025)
by — 27 February, 2025
For January, we reduced our overweight position in growth while maintaining our overweight position in defensives. With respect to growth assets, Trump's second presidency ushers in a new era of US
exceptionalism which has implications on the rest of the global markets.
What the return of interest rates means for Japan
by , — 26 February, 2025
In January, the Bank of Japan raised short-term interest rates to 0.5%, the highest level seen in 17 years, as it continued with its slow but steady withdrawal of accommodation. As the Japanese economy shows ongoing signals of recovery from decades of stagnation, we assess the impact the return of interest rates could have on the country’s households, firms and government.
The Indian healthcare sector is projected to become one of the top global markets by 2030, driven by demographic changes, rising incomes, and expanding insurance coverage, presenting long-term investment opportunities.
Harnessing Change-Monthly Insights: Asian Equity (January 2025)
by — 25 February, 2025
We believe the introduction of DeepSeek may cause a recalibration of capital expenditures. Its introduction has initiated a shift towards a more cost efficient, scalable, and accessible AI landscape.
On the Ground in Asia-Monthly Insights: Asian Fixed Income (January 2025)
by — 21 February, 2025
We see Asian local government bonds being supported by accommodative central banks amid an environment of benign inflation and moderating growth. Within the region, we expect investor appetite for
higher carry bonds such as those of Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines to stay firm relative to their regional peers.
