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Jupiter AM: Bonds: Finding value in a lopsided world
Mark Nash, Huw Davies and James Novotny discuss the divergence in monetary policy between the US and Europe and how thats creating opportunities in the bond markets.
Jupiter AM: Japan: good value, or just cheap?
Dan Carter and Mitesh Patel address the topic of share price valuations in the Japanese market. Theyre undeniably low, but are Japanese stocks good value, or just cheap?
Pictet: What's in a label? A closer look at sustainable corporate bonds
Fixed income investors can now make a valuable contribution to the building of a sustainable economy. But its not as simple as just buying a green bond.
Columbia Threadneedle: Can the UK & Europe escape a US recession?
Is the US heading for recession? Steven Bell, Chief Economist EMEA, thinks it is but explains why Europe and the UK could escape.
Schroders: Peter Harrison: The City needs to embrace risk
Proposals to overhaul listings rules are a step in the right direction but much more work needs to be done.
Pictet: Barometer: Slim pickings outside emerging markets
We remain confident in the prospects for emerging market stocks and bonds but don't share the same enthusiasm for developed market equities.
Allianz Global Investors: Impact private credit: investing beyond the bottom line
Investors can help to address some of the global economys most pressing challenges through impact private credit, an emerging asset class focusing on a broader perspective of business value than profits to incorporate people and the planet.
Columbia Threadneedle: CT UK Social Bond Fund - education, learning and skills
Discover how the strategy seeks to make investments that contribute to widening participation and expanding access to education.
Schroders: Podcast: Three rules of investing in a recession
As recession fears grow, Tina Fong, a strategist at Schroders, joins the show to discuss the rules of investing in a downturn.
Allianz Global Investors: Gender diversity: fixing the pipeline
Our experience of active engagement with companies tells us that efforts to increase female representation must be holistic rather than solely focused on leadership roles.
Schroders: Regime shift: How exposed are corporate bond issuers to higher interest rates?
As corporate bond issuers now face a higher cost of borrowing, we examine what that will mean for investors.
Schroders: Schroders Equity Lens May 2023: your go-to guide to global equity markets
This month's edition looks at the credit rating profiles of different equity markets as well as the resurgence of Big Tech, alongside our usual wrap-up of everything you need to know in equity markets.
Allianz Global Investors: The China Briefing - The unsatisfying rebound
April was a frustrating month for investors. While the economy is clearly recovering, the equity markets are not for now at least.
Prudential: Top 10 Spring Budget Lifetime Allowance questions
We were all expecting an increase in the Lifetime Allowance (LTA) in the spring budget to 2023, so to say the announcement that it was to be abolished and nobody would face LTA charges in 2023/24 was something of a surprise.
Columbia Threadneedle: Global Sustainable Outcomes Q1 2023
Is our 'stolen focus' one reason for the world's slow response to the climate crisis?
LV= Smoothing, done differently
Explaining smoothing to your clients doesnt need to be complicated. Its easy for your clients to understand as its based on whats already happened - rather than what might happen in the future.
Columbia Threadneedle: Will the next stage of the US banking crisis lead to a recession?
Steven Bell, Chief Economist EMEA, on why the next stage of the US banking crisis might lead to recession.
AXA IM: How DNA changed the world of medicine and drives investment opportunities today
The discovery of DNA and the Human Genome Project have paved the way for innovations in biotech and healthcare
Baillie Gifford European Equities: reflections and opportunities
In this recent webinar, investment manager Chris Davies reflects on a tumultuous 18 months for European Equities, and where he thinks the opportunities lie.
Allianz Global Investors: US banks: five factors to watch after First Republics collapse
As other banks make the headlines, there might still be stress ahead and we identify five factors to monitor in the months ahead, including a heightened risk of digital bank runs.
Orbis: Memory: Industry cycles, not the business cycle
The financial press often focuses on the short-term business cycle of interest rates and recessions. But for bottom-up investors, it can be more useful to focus on industries, like memory semiconductors, that march to their own cycles.
AXA IM: UK Reaction: Labour market slack emerging, but pay moderation needed for BoE pause
The UK unemployment rate rose to 3.9% in March 2023 (consensus 3.8%); employment rose by a staggering 182,000 but was offset by even larger rises in economic activity as more workers returned to the labour market.
Fidelity Adviser Solutions: The lifetime allowance and the Spring Budget what does it all mean?
Although the removal of the LTA tax charge is good news for pension savers, there are aspects of the lifetime allowance system that need further examination. Here Fidelity Adviser Solutions look at what we know so far. Download now
T. Rowe Price: What Does the Stress in Regional Banking Mean for U.S. Smaller Companies?
The impact of recent failures in the U.S. banking sector, and the rapid withdrawal of deposits across some regional U.S. banks, has been profound.
PruFund Quarterly Update event
Join Prudential for their PruFund Quarterly update event, where Cat McInally, Business Development Manager, will review both the Expected Growth Rates (EGRs) and Unit Price Adjustments (UPAs) for the PruFund Range of Funds and how the funds have performed over the last quarter.
Pictet: Bright landscape for Emerging Market Debt
After a tough year for financial markets in 2022, emerging market bonds offer strong prospects for investors in 2023.
T. Rowe Price: Fostering Change With Impact Investing
Impact investing has gained traction in recent years to address the needs of investors seeking a more values?based investment approach. We brought together our three impact portfolio managers to discuss the rise of impact investing and how they see the sector evolving.
Register for the Baillie Gifford Asia ex Japan Webinar
Join investment manager Roddy Snell and client service director Qian Zhang for a live webinar on Wednesday 17th May as they discuss current views and portfolio positioning. Tune in to find out why they believe this is the most attractive region globally for growth investors.
Baillie Gifford: Baillie Gifford Managed Fund asset allocation: five burning questions
Asset allocation is never predetermined. Baillie Giffords Managed Fund takes a view on it against its strategic starting point each quarter. Capital at risk.
Schroders: Are investors picking up enough pennies in front of the inflation steamroller?
Emerging from last year battered and bruised by bonds as inflation ripped through the global economy, many investors are understandably asking whether they should continue to own them. Can bonds still fulfil their roles as diversifiers and yield generators in multi-asset portfolios?
T. Rowe Price: US Equities: Outlook amidst the volatility
In this interview recorded with Asset TV, Eric Veiel, Head of Global Equity & CIO at T. Rowe Price, opens up on lessons learnt from the challenging markets of recent years. He also discusses the mid- to long-term outlook for US equities, how prospects compare to other parts of the world and highlights sectors where our analysts are finding some interesting opportunities.
Baillie Gifford: From Yahoo to Z Holdings: the evolution of an online pioneer
How savvy strategy and powerful alliances helped Yahoo! Japan become an online powerhouse learning from others mistakes and leveraging business links helped it come out on top. Baillie Giffords Thomas Patchett explains more.
Baillie Gifford on the changing face of growth
Growth doesnt necessarily depend on favourable macro conditions and falling interest rates. Instead, it is driven by shifts in behaviour and technology. By investing in companies at the frontiers of change, we can pursue much greater returns.
Jupiter: Square Mile Talking With Matt Beesley
Jupiter's CEO Matt Beesley talks to Richard Romer-Lee at Square Mile. Matt discusses how he started in the industry, his experience and what he does to relax.
Jupiter: Gradually, then suddenly: monetary tightening starts to bite
Accidents have already disrupted markets, but are there more to come? How soon might the Federal Reserve loosen policy? Ariel Bezalel and Harry Richards, co-managers of the Jupiter Strategic Bond Fund give their view.
Introducing Jupiter Merlin Select range
In response to client interest, Jupiter have created a complementary suite of multi-manager portfolios which will sit alongside the existing Merlin range.
Schroders: A snapshot of the global economy in April 2023
As US interest rates hit 5.0% we ask if a slowing housing sector is evidence that higher borrowing costs are feeding through to the wider economy.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments: ESG Viewpoint: Putting the brakes on Fast Fashion
Cheap and on trend clothing but at what cost? We assess the implications of Fast Fashion and explore a more sustainable approach to clothing manufacture.
Fidelity Adviser Solutions: Your 10 must-do tasks for the start of the 2023/24 tax year
Following the Autumn Statement and the March budget, many tax allowances have either been cut or frozen while the Lifetime Allowance charge has been abolished. Here, Fidelity Adviser Solutions provide a number of ideas to ensure your clients are making the most of their savings and investments.
Quilter Cheviot: Taking Stock - Pivot Party
The UKs headline interest rate is 4.25%. The annual return that you get from lending money to the government for two years, as I write this, sits at 3.75%.