Biography
Main responsibilities
Since launching in 2016, the team behind AIQ have been driven by a common goal: to give our clients and other interested parties fresh insight into the biggest themes affecting financial markets and the global economy. We also offer insights on more specialised topics, such as portfolio construction and cashflow-driven investing.
Experience and qualifications
Too often, the content produced by the asset management industry is bland, jargon-heavy and self-serving. Recognising we don’t have all the answers, AIQ brings together the best independent experts and Aviva Investors’ investment professionals to offer a more rounded picture on the stories that matter. Open to fresh perspectives and committed to strong editorial principles, AIQ stands out. After all, it’s good to be different.
Our latest views
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The week in markets: Debt and deficits dominate
US fiscal concerns took centre stage this week, as investors reassessed the long-term sustainability of government debt.
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Multi-asset Bitesize: Why it pays to stay invested in the market
Welcome back to Bitesize, a monthly data-viz series in which we unpack market developments in a single chart (or two), giving you sharp insights in under five minutes. This month, we explore the recent gold rush, and the surprising implications of taking money out of the equity market during dips.
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Bucking the trend: Emerging market debt shows its mettle amid wider market turbulence
Emerging-market debt has proved a rare bright spot so far this year as investors struggle to assess the impact of US political upheaval. In this article, Carmen Altenkirch and Nafez Zouk advance reasons why the market is well placed to weather ongoing market turbulence.
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Sovereign engagement: Driving positive change while delivering long-term value
Investor engagement with governments on their climate commitments can be a powerful complement to other forms of stewardship. It can also help investors identify opportunities and mitigate risks, says Thomas Dillon.
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The week in markets: Markets bounce back
This week, equity markets have been riding a wave of optimism on the back of positive news flow, with the US stock market, as measured by the S&P 500, remarkably erasing its losses for the year.
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Illiquidity premia in private debt: Q1 2025
In our latest private markets deep dive, our research team crunches the data to see how evolving macro conditions are reflected in private debt returns.
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From tactical to strategic: How emerging-market hard currency debt fits in your fixed income portfolio
Investors should consider EMD hard currency for a long-term strategic allocation within fixed-income portfolios to boost portfolio returns, rather than just a short-term tactical play.
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The week in markets: Stress relief for markets
The investor fear gauge, otherwise known as the VIX Index, hit a four-week low as markets have now bounced back from their April nadir.
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Bond Voyage: A journey into fixed income
In May, our EMD team discusses the most effective way to manage fixed income through episodes of heightened uncertainty.
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The week in markets: 100 days of President Trump
Risk assets bounced back this week following increased hopes of a further de-escalation in the trade war and a positive earnings cycle.
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Climate Stewardship 2030 programme
Designed to support our holistic stewardship approach, Aviva Investors adopted its Climate Stewardship 2030 programme (CS30) in 2024.
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Decarbonising power: Challenges and solutions
Decarbonising power is essential to provide affordable, clean energy and deliver net zero ambitions. It also brings significant investment opportunities. We convened a range of industry experts to discuss the barriers and how to overcome them.
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The week in markets: Stocks rise but uncertainty lingers
Risk assets bounced back this week following increased hopes of a further de-escalation in the trade war and an easing in fears surrounding the independence of the US Federal Reserve.
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Multi-asset Bitesize: How multi-asset investing helps weather tariff turbulence
Welcome to Bitesize, our new monthly data-viz series where we unpack market developments in a single chart (or two), giving you sharp insights in under five minutes. This month, we look at the impact of President Trump’s latest tariffs—and how diversification can help investors stay resilient when markets wobble.
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The week in markets: Markets stabilise but caution remains
Following recent market turmoil, which saw the VIX (volatility) index reach one of its highest points this century, we saw a stabilisation in risk assets this week.
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Future proofing fixed income
Advances in data analytics and AI-driven insights are changing the landscape in fixed income investing, and the pace of change in innovation and technological adoption is remarkable.
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