Latest multi-asset & multi-strategy thinking
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Multi-asset allocation views: What’s behind Japan’s stock-market sugar rush?
8 Mar. 2024
Following unsuccessful attempts in the past, the Japanese government’s structural reforms now seem to be bearing fruit. This has contributed to a record high on the Japanese stock-market, but is it sustainable?
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Heading for a soft landing? A Q&A with Peter Fitzgerald and Ian Pizer
14 Feb. 2024
The managers of the AIMS Target Return strategy explain why equities look to be a better option than bonds given growing expectations the US central bank has engineered a “soft landing”.
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Elections, rates, AI and China: Four disruptive themes shaping the multi-asset outlook
14 Dec. 2023
Sunil Krishnan highlights the key themes for multi-asset investors to monitor in 2024.
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Softly does it? A Q&A with Peter Fitzgerald and Ian Pizer
24 Oct. 2023
The managers of the AIMS Target Return strategy explain why the prospects for a range of asset classes suddenly look much brighter.
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Integrating net zero in sovereign bond portfolios: Understanding the impacts, risks and opportunities
2 Oct. 2023
Investing in climate transition and adaptation plans today adds to governments’ funding needs, but over time should make for stronger, more resilient economies. How should investors approach this to embed net-zero considerations into their sovereign bond portfolios?
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China versus the West:The ongoing rise of economic nationalism
2 Oct. 2023
The US and China continue to trade blows as each side looks to limit the other’s access to vital products. With industrial policies also making a comeback, companies are having to navigate a rapidly changing business environment. We look at the key implications for investors.
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Multi-asset allocation views: Cutting through the noise
26 Sep. 2023
Issues around US tech, China, US Treasuries and Japanese monetary policy have hit the headlines in recent weeks. Sunil Krishnan explains how taking a long-term view can help multi-asset investors cut through the noise.
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The cash conundrum: Five things to know about cash, saving and investing
14 Sep. 2023
In this article, we explore the logic behind holding assets in cash, the difference between saving and investment, and why a longer-term focus may help investors achieve their objectives.
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The big dig: How mining could power a greener future
12 Sep. 2023
Clean energy technologies are set to drive growth in demand for critical minerals over the next two decades, throwing up a rich seam of investment opportunities – and challenges.
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What does the data say? Five charts for multi-asset investors
9 Aug. 2023
We take a visual approach to explain what’s happening with UK inflation, web traffic for ChatGPT and Threads, and the slower-than-expected recovery of China’s economy.
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Multi-asset allocation views: A silver lining for gilts
4 Aug. 2023
UK gilts have underperformed other government bonds over the last year. Sunil Krishnan explains why the worst may be over.
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Multi-asset allocation views: An emerging direction
29 Jun. 2023
With economies getting stronger and interest rates nearing their peak, the environment looks supportive for equity and bond markets, but emerging markets face challenges. Sunil Krishnan assesses the implications for multi-asset investors.
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