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White papersCan systems-level investing solve social issues?
Systems-level investing is rapidly becoming one of the most discussed ideas in sustainable finance. It promises to connect the resilience of entire economic systems to the performance of investment portfolios. At first glance, this feels like a natural evolution: if investors are universal owners, then the health of the system ultimately determines their long-term returns. But is this truly a new dawn or simply old wine in new bottles?
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White papersEmerging markets: One index, different destinies
For three decades, allocators have bought emerging markets on a narrative: faster growth, better demographics, and deeper integration into world trade. It was a convenient story, and it built a large asset class. However, treating EM as a monolith disguises the complexity inherent in investing in such a diverse universe and, in our view, limits your performance potential.
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White papersAgentic AI and alpha: Where the AI edge really lies
As access to powerful AI models becomes increasingly commoditized, the differentiator for asset managers is shifting from the model itself to the investment workflow built around it. Models can be licensed; workflows must be designed, refined and governed. This marks an important evolution in how artificial intelligence contributes to investment research and portfolio construction.
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White papersEmerging markets’ strength is coming from within
In 2026, emerging market (EM) equities are now being driven by domestic demand, innovation ecosystems and local capital, rather than the US business cycle. If you’re still treating EM as a high‑beta add‑on to developed markets, you’re investing with yesterday’s map.
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White papersEmerging markets are in pole position in the resources race
With key inputs for AI infrastructure and renewable energy primarily found within emerging economies in Latin America, Africa and Asia-Pacific, we think EM investors will be beneficiaries of the global race for resources.
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White papersRobeco BP Global Premium Equities – defining value, Three Circles style
Investing in value equities, especially those outside of the US, has grown in favor as a means of diversifying away from the US market dominated by Big Tech, and growth investing itself. With concentration risk beginning to fuel negative investor sentiment toward many of the Magnificent Seven and other AI-related businesses, investor appetite has shifted, now favoring mispriced businesses exhibiting similar quality and earnings momentum characteristics.
