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White papersTesting US exceptionalism? What markets have learned from Trump’s first 100 days
What were markets and investors anticipating from the first 100 days of US President Donald Trump’s leadership – and what’s been the reality? Click the link to read views from Fabiana Fedeli, CIO for Equities, Multi Asset and Sustainability.
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White papersPain in Spain: Why infrastructure resilience has never been more important
A dramatic power outage in Spain and Portugal in April 2025 starkly revealed our dependence on electricity infrastructure. Alex Araujo and Michael Rae explore the resilience of power grids and how the shift towards renewable electricity generation could create investment opportunities for infrastructure businesses.
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White papersThe future is bright for European ABS
Investors are increasingly looking to diversify their fixed income investments. Whilst many options are available, one of the most compelling is specialty finance. For investors seeking an alternative source of return together with portfolio diversification benefits, this is proving a compelling destination.
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White papersSTS ABS: Opportunities and expectations for European insurance investment portfolios
A nascent market, the STS framework for investing in asset-backed securities (ABS) can offer European insurers an opportunity to invest in a robust, high-quality and scalable asset class to diversify their core fixed income allocations.
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White papersBeyond traditional fixed income: Diversifying into specialty finance
Investors are seeking to diversify their fixed income and credit exposure. Of the options available, structured finance has emerged as a compelling choice as a complementary allocation. Learn how it can help diversify and enhance returns within portfolios.
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White papersQuarterly Equities and Multi Asset Outlook – Q2 2025
Investors started this year thinking that corporates and governments were better prepared for a Trump 2.0 trade war. That proved not to be the case, so how should they be positioning amid the turmoil? Find out more in the latest Quarterly Equities and Multi Asset Outlook: ‘Dispersing the herd’.
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White papersJevons meets Sputnik: The interdependence of the new and old economy
AI growth exposes significant US power grid challenges and the interdependence of the new and old economy. Learn about the implications of Jevons paradox and DeepSeek’s ‘Sputnik moment’
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White papersDebt divergence: Investors stand at the crossroads
The world is facing a US$250 trillion problem. While government debt is an important tool to generate economic growth and ensure the day-to-day functioning of a country, how long can debt levels rise before the road runs out?
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White papersWhen geopolitics meets innovation – China’s DeepSeek raises stakes in AI arms race
The emergence of China’s DeepSeek has disrupted the AI landscape and challenged the prevailing narrative about the dominance of the US in this rapidly evolving technology. But could this breakthrough reshape the competitive world of AI – and create potential opportunities for investors?
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White papersA new era? From US exceptionalism to exceptional European value opportunities
After years of being overshadowed, European equities have outperformed their US counterparts this year. As US exceptionalism appears to be waning, investor confidence towards Europe has become more positive. We ask whether this shift could signal the start of a new era for Europe’s stockmarkets.
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White papersMind the underinvestment gap: Shaping the UK’s future through private markets investment
With decades of underinvestment in UK real assets – from housing to healthcare and infrastructure – investors can tap into the opportunity to drive regeneration and growth. Taking a holistic approach to local investment could maximise social outcomes and create value for communities and investors.
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White papersRun-on vs buy-out? Key considerations for defined benefit pensions
UK defined benefit pension schemes that have found themselves in a surplus since mid-2022 are considering alternative options over the traditional buy-out with insurers. We explore the key factors pension schemes should consider in their decision making process.
