Welcome to AIQ
A publication that brings together the collective insight of Aviva Investors’ teams from across the globe on the key themes influencing investment markets.
AIQ issue 006
The latest issue of AIQ explores the uses and abuses of data. Our cover story on behavioural finance looks at how digital technologies are helping economists and financial professionals improve decision-making. But as we find out in an article on the ‘digital detox’, the use of data also has a dark side, raising privacy and rights issues. Also in this issue, we investigate the intangible economy, trade protectionism and the pros and cons of diversification. Other stories explore the ‘ticking time bomb’ of public debt, the future of fixed income, frontier markets and Abenomics.
AIQ issue 005
In our cover story, we challenge the stereotypes surrounding the millennial generation and explore the investment implications of their spending habits. Also in this issue, we speak to economist Andrew Scott about the opportunities and challenges presented by rising longevity. Other stories investigate the battle for innovation between China and the West; cryptocurrencies; smart cities; the health of the US economy and the EM election cycle.
AIQ issue 004
In our two-part cover story, we explore how Xi Jinping’s government is shaping China’s future at home and abroad. Elsewhere in this issue, we look at some of the major themes impacting other emerging markets, including reform and education. In our Big Interview, economist Pippa Malmgren shares her thoughts on Trump, Brexit and technology. Other articles examine the risks posed by inequality, asset bubbles and global debt.
AIQ issue 003
Our cover story focuses on the revolutionary area of artificial intelligence which, depending on your perspective, will transform humankind for the better or lead to a dystopian future where machines control the planet. Technology features prominently elsewhere in this issue, as we look at Big Data and 3D printing. We also consider a world without central bank support and the future of asset management.
AIQ issue 002
In our cover story, we look at whether national self-interest in the US, China and Russia will lead to the emergence of new ‘spheres of influence’, and the potential economic and market ramifications. In this issue, we also take a look at how robo advice is shaking up the intermediary market, the fintech revolution in China and why demographic shifts will be a major driver of investment performance.
AIQ issue 001
Our cover story looks at the insatiable ambition of Amazon to conquer new markets. Also in this issue, Aviva Investors’ CEO Euan Munro outlines what the asset management industry needs to do to win back public trust; while US policymaker Andy Stern makes his case for a universal basic income.
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