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White papersDC Members Are Backing Britain—But Not at Any Price
As the UK government seeks to enlist pension savers’ capital for productive investment in the UK economy, our latest YouGov research suggests defined contribution (DC) savers are open to the idea in principle—but that support is sensitive to potential trade-offs in returns.
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White papersDC Members Have Clear Preferences Regarding UK Investments
Based on our latest YouGov survey of over 2,000 UK defined contribution (DC) members, many savers are receptive to the idea of supporting UK investment, but support weakens when it’s framed as coming at the expense of potential returns.
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White papersHow Fixed-Income Investing Is Evolving for European Insurers
Powerful forces are reshaping insurance investment portfolios, ranging from lower forecast public-market returns through regulatory change to technological advances. At AB’s April 2026 Rethinking Insurance Forum, guest panelists Hartej Singh, Head of Public Credit, Pension Insurance Corporation, and Todd Isaac, Chief Investment & Treasury Officer, Hiscox, discussed key developments.
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White papersWho Should Own AI? An Open Letter
AI’s economic gains raise urgent questions about ownership, inequality and corporate power. Proposals for public stakes, taxation or regulation reflect concern that AI could deepen wealth concentration, weaken labor and shift power from governments to mega-cap firms. For investors, equities remain attractive, but rising fragility and political backlash may increase market volatility.
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White papersCan the Eurozone Tolerate Higher Rates for Long?
The market is pricing in higher euro rates through 2031. But can the region’s economy take them?
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White papersIn an Unsettled World, Value Investing Can Add a Layer of Defense
Why have value stocks been more durable than expected in today’s uncertain market environment?
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White papersAviation Leasing: Looking Beyond the Fuel Price Shock
Stress for airlines may be opportunity for lessors.
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White papersCapturing Consistent Return Streams in Capricious Equity Markets
For much of the past decade, equity investing has been defined by abundance. Strong beta, sustained momentum and a narrow group of market leaders meant that returns often came easily, just by being invested.
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White papersCan Value Stocks Offer Resilience to AI Disruption?
Value companies tend to either benefit or buffer as AI uncertainties play out.
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White papersFive Timely Opportunities in Today’s High-Yield Market
As market conditions shift, opportunities stand out.
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White papersWhat Does Higher Inflation Mean for the US Economy and Fed?
With inflation rising, consumers are feeling the pinch and the Fed is weighing its options.
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VideoPrivate Credit: From Niche Holding to Portfolio Pillar
Private credit’s been on quite a journey over the past 15 to 20 years. If I look back around on the GFC, it was really a niche asset class. You fast forward to today, it has gone from a niche allocation in investor portfolios to a core part of their portfolio.
