Discretionary

After their post-Covid underperformance, Asia ex-Japan equities are poised for a turnaround. Key catalysts include anticipated Fed easing, China's policy reforms, and a burgeoning AI technology cycle, all aligning for potential outperformance.

2024 was always set to be a crucial election year - but we have encountered some unexpected twists so far. How can investors ready their portfolios for election market uncertainty?

The calm after the storm provides potential for re-entry into riskier assets against the backdrop of a soft landing.

As the insurance market grows, insurers are also seeking novel ways to meet liabilities with a yield kick on top. In Part I of this paper, we explore if emerging market hard-currency debt can be part of the solution.

Should tech investors switch on or reboot during this year’s spate of elections? We examine the far-reaching consequences for markets of fracturing in tech supply chains, generative AI and social-media.

Our Q3 outlook remains very positive, driven by strong Sharpe ratios, strategic diversification, and favourable market conditions despite geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties

A higher-for-longer environment has caused some cracks to emerge, while also creating idiosyncratic opportunities within credit

As we prepare to swap our screens for a sea view, speakers from our Unconventional Investing Conference share their recommendations

Dissonance between perception and reality persists, creating notable opportunity.

In direct lending, which market is ready for takeoff, and which needs to refuel? We examine how the US and European approaches differ and ask what the outlook is for each.

Hedge funds have had a terrific start to 2024, but what could go wrong? And importantly, what can be done about it?

Interest in direct lending has exploded over the past few years. But with increasing pressures from traditional players and an uncertain macro environment, this episode asks; can private credit weather the storm?