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In this article we ask the three portfolio managers of the AIMS Target Return fund to explain the new ways in how they utilise options within the portfolio, the potential benefits of this and the rationale behind some of their more recent strategies.

A wave of relief swept investors this week, as easing tensions between the US and Iran pushed oil prices lower and improved confidence, helping markets regain momentum.

How can investors align their credit allocations to net-zero commitments and maintain returns?

How can institutions forge impactful climate strategies that are right for them and their end beneficiaries? Our “Confidence in a changing climate” guide showcases some of the solutions we have developed to help. 

As central banks unwind quantitative easing (QE), liquidity is increasingly being provided through repo operations instead of continuous asset purchases by the banks. How resilient is this new approach?

Tokenisation is more than a technical novelty. Our simple guide explains how blockchain turns assets into digital tokens and examines the potential benefits and risks.

We believe understanding sustainability factors and trends is fundamental to effective asset management. This report sets out our approach and includes an overview of our holistic stewardship activities over the past year

In our Q1 2026 deep dive, our research team crunched the data to explore how evolving macro conditions are reflected in private debt returns.

In 2026, a lot of capital is chasing few genuinely deliverable infrastructure assets, while geopolitical turmoil is reshaping energy markets. Darryl Murphy, head of infrastructure, delves into what this means for investors.

Supporting employment, skills and training opportunities for local people produces lasting social value. But it is also key to delivering long-term investment returns.

Taiwan and South Korea are outpacing some of Europe’s largest stock markets, driven by demand for AI technology.

New guidance on the rules governing European money market funds should strengthen the market’s foundations and provide a firm footing for innovation and growth, argues Alastair Sewell.

The widespread adoption of Artificial Intelligence is expected to cause significant disruption across many industry sectors, and markets are already pricing in the potential impacts. But is it too soon to identify the winners and losers in the AI revolution? 

Emerging markets have increasingly forged for themselves a path less dependent on external conditions, making local currency debt one of the most mispriced narratives in global markets.

Precious metals such as gold and silver, rare earth minerals, and industrial metals such as copper have been making headlines in recent months. We talked to a team of experts to discover what’s been driving investors’ appetite.

The ReturnPlus strategy invests in a broad range of liquidity sub-asset classes, while consuming limited regulatory capital. Our ReturnPlus team explains why investors should consider an allocation to the strategy.