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Why we are counting every woman
The financial services industry should be known as one where women can have long, successful and highly rewarding careers and we are encouraged by the fact that companies across the European financial services markets now have gender diversity on the agenda.
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The economic implications of the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement
When the US withdrew from the historic Paris Agreement in June, it drew criticism from around the world.
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The outcome of Brexit matters for the UK’s balance of payments
Ben Rodriguez argues that Brexit could have a significant impact on the UK’s balance of payments, which would, in turn, influence returns from UK assets.
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Insights from an asset allocation veteran
We’re about eight years into the current bull market and from the very lows of the bottom of the financial crisis, the S&P 500 has nearly quadrupled.
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Concentrated long-short investing to achieve absolute return
Lower future equity market returns are expected to increase the importance of alpha in portfolios.
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Asia’s ‘great moderation’ holds promise for equities
Soo Nam NG argues that China’s economy is entering a more moderate and stable period, which will benefit Chinese and Asian equity markets.
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In Credit: Monetary policy on (Jackson) hold?
The annual Jackson Hole symposium left the market with little new information about central bank policy intentions in either the US or Europe.
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In Credit: Summertime...and policy conditions remain easy
The US dollar continues to weaken driven by relatively weaker US economic prospects and ongoing political turmoil domestically.
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Dynamic Asian fixed income market continues to drive strong returns
The Asian fixed income market has had a fantastic three-year total return performance.
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South Korean equities shrug off concerns
A myriad of anxieties has failed to stem this year’s KOSPI surge and now investors are encouraged by a reform-minded new president.
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Hong Kong faces an unstable future
China’s increasing control of Hong Kong’s political and economic activities raises concerns about the territory’s role as financial hub.
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Thailand adapts to a new normal
The military government has ambitious plans to reshape the country’s economy as well as its constitution.
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Is China’s economy turning Japanese?
Three decades after Tokyo’s property bubble burst, causing severe damage, there are fears that Beijing faces a similar fate.
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Five reasons to hold technology stocks
Technology breakthroughs herald a new era in the way we live, work and relate to each other.
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In Credit: Beware of Greeks bearing bonds
The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged last week as expected, while its statement intimated that the balance sheet unwinding process should begin soon.
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In Credit: Calm seas don’t make good sailors
After the sharp decline in bond prices a couple of weeks ago calm seems to be returning.
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In Credit: In the firing line...
Core government bonds ended the week little changed in spite of a backdrop of geo-political tensions, with the Korean Peninsula nuclear threat and the terrorist attack in Barcelona.
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Are ‘linkers’ the best way to guard against inflation?
With rising UK inflation, questions are increasingly being asked about the best way to protect the real value of investments.
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China-US détente eases investor fears
International investors have greater opportunity to benefit from China’s continued rise.
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The beginning of India’s transformation
Events in 2017 confirm that that India is at a turning point, with Narenda Modi’s reformist BJP party winning a sweeping victory in the state of Uttar Pradesh.