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Faced with a more challenging outlook for returns, real-estate equity investors must get more sophisticated and active, argue Ben Sanderson and David Hedalen.

China looks set for a rapid economic rebound in the first quarter after finally abandoning its zero-COVID policy. But will the recovery prove temporary as longer-term dynamics reassert themselves?

Investors must push companies to play their part in tackling the climate crisis by adopting science-based targets, argues Rick Stathers.

Litigation is mounting, regulation is tightening, and 3M will exit the production of PFAS. Will others follow suit, and can we remove PFAS and other forever chemicals from our drinking water?

Energy analyst Kingsmill Bond considers if peak fossil-fuel consumption has been reached and whether investors appreciate the implications.

Multi-strategy portfolios have come a long way in embedding ESG into the investment process, but there are gaps to fill, as Jennie Byun explains.

Millions of hours have been spent negotiating net-zero targets, but many human-led climate impacts are already locked in. Our credit and equities portfolio managers explain where they see opportunities in solutions providers that will help society adapt for the new reality.

Zoe Austin makes the case for a multi-asset investment approach in real assets.

Justine Vroman and Tom Chinery discuss the opportunities in investment-grade credit to drive climate action.

Renos Booth, Isabel Gossling and Kris McPhail discuss what real estate long-income strategies can deliver in the face of spiking inflation across Europe.

Barney Goodchild, Francois De Bruin and Richard Saldanha set out the thought process behind our Global Equity Endurance strategy.

Despite the recent upturn in global equities, Richard Saldanha explains why investors should be cautious in chasing a cyclical rally.

While uncertainty around the US rate-hiking cycle is affecting appetite for emerging-market debt, discerning investors can still find attractive opportunities in 2023, say Aaron Grehan and Carmen Altenkirch.

Many diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives have seen improvements in recent years, but neurodiversity has not progressed at the same pace. Abigail Herron explores what can be applied from other successful DE&I campaigns to put neurodiversity firmly in the spotlight.

The interlinked nature of multiple global events – known as the polycrisis – can create challenges and opportunities for investors. Sunil Krishnan explores the potential winners, losers and areas of change.

The war in Ukraine has thrown up huge uncertainties around the role of gas in the energy system. Experts from our credit, ESG and real assets teams discuss the implications for traditional energy and renewables companies.