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White papersNavigating uncertainty: The case for active in fixed income
Benjamin Franklin said “the only thing certain in life is death and taxes”. We might add ‘market uncertainty’ to that. From the pandemic to the trade war, investors are constantly having to adapt. When volatility and uncertainty are the watchwords of the day, active management in fixed income investing could be more important than ever.
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White papers2026 Fixed Income Default Study: Proprietary analysis conducted by our dedicated team of career credit analysts
We’ve just published our 2026 Fixed Income Default Study covering global high yield, Asia and emerging markets.
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VideoTalking Markets – Premier Miton (Ireland) Global Dynamic Credit Fund
What will steer bond markets in the months ahead? Lloyd Harris, Fund Manager of the Premier Miton (Ireland) Global Dynamic Credit Fund, shares why he believes the US is poised to stimulate both the economy and markets, and what this could mean for interest rates, credit spreads and bond valuations. He also considers the geopolitical risks currently sitting in the background, how these could feed through into higher commodity prices, and why that matters for inflation and bond investors.
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White papersFixed income: Resilient markets, selective opportunities
Fixed income markets stay robust, with attractive opportunities emerging through active, selective positioning.
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VideoTalking Markets – US Opportunities, January 2026
What if market consensus has it wrong? In this edition of Talking Markets, Hugh Grieves, Fund Manager of the Premier Miton US Opportunities Fund, unpacks the biggest shocks of 2025 - from abrupt tariff escalations and AI‑driven exuberance to an unexpected economic revival. He also explains why he believes high‑quality businesses are currently undervalued, and shares his outlook for what 2026 may bring.
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White papersIndustrials: An AI beneficiary with broader catalysts
Industrials stand to gain from AI investment cycles, alongside reshoring, infrastructure spending, and automation.
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White papersGlobal Emerging Markets: ESG Materiality H2 2025
In the latest issue of Global Emerging Markets (GEMs) ESG Materiality, we provide an update on our voting and engagement activity over the last 12 months, and shine a spotlight on our approach to climate-adjusted valuations.
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White papersAsian Credit Outlook 2026: Finding opportunity beyond the cycle
Asian credit enters 2026 supported by a constructive combination of technical factors and gradually improving fundamentals. Accommodative funding conditions across the region, disciplined issuance and sustained investor demand have underpinned the market’s recovery since late 2023. Valuations continue to offer a meaningful income cushion relative to global peers, while improving credit metrics have expanded the opportunity set for selective investors.
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White papersFinding the AI Megatrend Through Bonds
The AI capex boom is creating a compelling fixed income opportunity, as leading tech firms increasingly fund investments through sizeable AI‑linked bond issuance, offering investors an alternative way to gain AI exposure beyond equities.
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VideoThe 2026 Global Equity Playbook
Nelson Yu, our Head of Equities, discusses key strategies to help investors address the challenges that lie ahead.
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White papersEquity Outlook 2026: Mapping a New Spectrum of Return Drivers
Our playbook for 2026 aims to address real risks by expanding allocations in new directions.
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White papersThe Bull, the Bear and the Bubble
Many bull markets lead to bubbles, then bears, but the present bull is no bubble…yet.
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White papersEquities: Stay Invested, Stay Diversified
Looking back over the past year and ahead to 2026, it feels especially relevant to re-emphasize the importance of staying invested and diversified.
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White papersKeeping the lights on: How utilities are meeting AI’s energy needs
As we head into year-end, the question on many investors’ minds is: “What’s next?” While some themes have run their course, one opportunity continues to stand out - listed infrastructure. In this note, Jim Wright, Fund Manager of the Premier Miton Global Infrastructure Income Fund, explains why affordability concerns remain and how innovative solutions and cost-sharing models are emerging to address these challenges.
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White papersEntry Valuations: Private Deals at a Discount to Public Markets
Year-to-date 2025, private deals are trading at a deeper discount to public markets, where concentration has increased and the ‘Magnificent Seven’ now represent a significantly larger share of the S&P 500 than historically.
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White papersManaged rivalry, emerging opportunity – China’s equity renaissance
China’s economy and equity market are entering a new phase, powered by Technological advancements, electrification and world-class supply chains. Beneath the structural change lies a broad and attractive range of opportunities for investors willing to look beyond old stereotypes.
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White papersGlass box quant at MDT Advisers
What happens when a love of numbers meets the power of machine learning? Dan Mahr, Head of Federated Hermes MDT Advisers (MDT), was recently interviewed by Ted Seides for his “Capital Allocators” podcast.
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VideoHow can Money Market Funds ensure liquidity as well as an attractive yield?
In a new video, Joanne Bartell, Portfolio Manager for Liquidity, outlines why money market funds can potentially outperform traditional bank deposits, how combining trader and portfolio manager roles can boost investment decision making, as well as providing a perspective on the current cash management landscape.
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White papersCountdown to the new year: Views from the Global Equity team
The Global Equity team weigh the key opportunities and potential risks driving their thinking for 2026.
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White papersPremier Miton Diversified Investment Team outlook
How does the Premier Miton Diversified Investment Team view the outlook for stock markets in 2026?
