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Investment Insights by our experts and thought leaders
The reckoning of ESG: turning the backlash into opportunity
by , — 04 June, 2025
The backlash against ESG should be seen not as a setback but as a catalyst for progress. By embracing Rational Sustainability and focusing on financial materiality, asset managers can enhance their
investment strategies, fulfil their fiduciary duties, and meet the evolving expectations of their clients.
Balancing Act Monthly Insights: Global Multi-Asset (May 2025)
by — 29 May, 2025
In this month's Balancing Act we review Q1 corporate earnings, which have been more resilient than expected; from a defensive standpoint we also discuss our cautious view on gold.
On the ground in Asia-Monthly Insights: Asian Fixed Income (April 2025)
by — 23 May, 2025
Against a more challenging but still benign macroeconomic backdrop, we expect Asian corporate and bank credit fundamentals to stay resilient, aside from a few sectors and specific credits which may be
affected by tariff threats or geopolitical dynamics.
Harnessing Change-Monthly Insights: Asian Equity (April 2025)
by — 21 May, 2025
We can expect more aggressive policy support from Chinese authorities over the next several months for consumption and business activities, prompted by the still uncertain global trade situation.
Despite the ongoing volatility and uncertainty surrounding US-China tariff policies, there are encouraging signs that the situation may improve.
We are all Bayesians now: why the US bond market is pivotal
by , — 20 May, 2025
Moody's downgrade of the US offers a chance to assess the relationship between the US administration and the bond market and examine the implications of persistent budget deficits, market reactions,
trade tensions and policy decisions.
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.
