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White papersEMEA Investment grade examined 2026 – The importance of portfolio construction
While credit markets proved to be relatively resilient in the face of multiple geopolitical events, there is no guarantee that this will always be the case. So, how do we see credit markets against such a backdrop?
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White papersBack to basics: Why the time is right for multi-asset investing
Multi-asset investing is all about diversification. Diversification – sometimes referred to as the only free lunch in finance – embeds the idea that if a portfolio holds various asset classes, each with their own return drivers, the outcome is a smoother return profile.
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White papersThe evolving landscape of climate investing
Climate change and the energy transition are multi-decadal themes that are shaping the world we live in, with wide-ranging implications for investors. But the question of how to incorporate climate change into investment strategies is not a straightforward one. Multiple avenues are open to asset owners looking to manage risk, allocate capital and set climate-related goals.
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White papersEuro LDI Update: Dutch pension reform – what’s the problem?
European central bank expectations were muted in the final quarter of 2025, allowing focus to fall squarely on the Dutch Pension Reform transition date of 1st January 2026 and what that could entail for markets. This centred upon the global and local curve steepening trend where longer dated yields rise relative to shorter dated yields.
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White papers2026 credit thoughts – here comes the capex …
Competition for capital is heating up. Persistent government deficits combined with a long overdue acceleration in corporate capex means bond markets face a wave of new supply. Is this a risk or opportunity?
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White papersEurope finds its footing
After three years of 20% gains, 2026 has again started on a strong note. This latest rally is one of the most concentrated ever. The global stock market is two-thirds American, of which 40% is just 10 stocks with one huge bet: generative artificial intelligence (AI). A quarter of the world stock market relies on this.
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White papersRiding the multi-year waves of AI investment
The real story of artificial intelligence (AI) is the multi‑year progression of capital flows that will define which companies lead, when they lead and why.
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White papersEU risk retention rules – implications for US securitised credit investors
The European Union Securitisation Regulation (EUSR) took effect in 2019 (concurrently with an equivalent UKSR framework for UK investors). EUSR imposes compliance obligations on many EU-regulated entities, including UCITS (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) funds, which invest in securitised assets.
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White papersPloughing ahead: AgTech cultivates improved returns and reduces environmental impacts
Global agriculture faces mounting pressures – from climate change and resource inefficiencies to demographic shifts – threatening food security and profitability. Yet these challenges are catalysing a transformative opportunity. Precision agriculture technologies, which optimise input use and automate operations, are poised to deliver both sustainability gains and compelling economic returns.
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White papersIn Credit Weekly Snapshot – Enough is enough
The Japanese yen was in the spotlight this week, with the exchange rate prompting ‘verbal intervention’ by the US and speculation that physical intervention – from both the US and Japan – will follow. Read on for a breakdown of fixed income news across sectors and regions.
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White papersQ4 2025 repo update
In the fourth quarter of 2025, fiscal risks took precedence over monetary policy moves which, due to clear forward guidance, didn’t offer many surprises. In the UK, much of the final quarter was dominated by Budget leaks and speculation, as the Government prepared it over a period of 12 weeks.
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White papersWhy investors should choose active for fixed income
Passive fixed income strategies may look efficient, but their structural flaws have long created opportunities for active managers to shine. In 2026, those inefficiencies could deepen as markets face rising government deficits, surging AI-driven capex, and a wave of bond issuance. This makes the case for active credit management more compelling than ever.
