All Commentary articles – Page 14
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White papersGlobal equities forge ahead
Global equities posted strong gains in 2025, with non-U.S. developed and emerging markets outperforming the S&P 500 Index for the first calendar year since 2006. As we enter 2026, modest economic growth, gradually declining interest rates, and positive earnings momentum may provide support for equity markets, though elevated valuations and potential volatility warrant careful consideration. Our latest analysis explores how investors might balance growth-oriented holdings with allocations to global infrastructure and dividend-growing companies as they seek portfolio resilience and stable income potential. Read the full analysis.
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White papersJanuary 2026 FOMC meeting: Policy rates on hold, nothing to see here
The Fed keeps rates unchanged, signaling patience as inflation cools and growth remains resilient.
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White papersThe Fed’s pause highlights value of diversification
The U.S. Federal Reserve paused rate cuts after three consecutive reductions, citing stronger labor data and consumer spending. With an upgraded 2.0% growth forecast for 2026, elevated market valuations, and a slower pace of Fed rate cuts, investors may benefit from portfolio diversification. Our latest analysis explores potential opportunities across dividend-growing equities, senior loans, and alternative assets like farmland as investors seek to balance risk and return objectives in this evolving environment. Read the full analysis.
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White papersPrivate capital in 2026: Foundations for a changing market
Lower financing costs, improving buyer-seller alignment, and pressure on sponsors to transact may create conditions for greater private capital deal activity in 2026. However, recent experience has reinforced the challenges of forecasting market outcomes. Our latest analysis focuses on four enduring investment principles that may matter regardless of how the macro environment evolves: maintaining disciplined underwriting standards, identifying less crowded market segments, prioritizing flexible capital solutions, and navigating increasing performance dispersion across managers. Read more.
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White papersHow US midterm elections affect the markets
With everything happening in the world — from the US push to annex Greenland, to new tariffs against Europe, to military intervention in Venezuela — investors may not be focused on the US midterm elections just yet. But this pivotal contest is just 10 months away, and the campaign starts in earnest next month when President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union Address.
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White papersGeopolitics, tariffs and market volatility
Markets were volatile in the past few days following a weekend escalation centred on President Trump’s threats to impose additional tariffs on eight NATO members unless the US was allowed to purchase Greenland from Denmark.
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White papersFrom hazard to value: turning climate science into financial insights
Climate risk is now a strategic priority: Climate risk is shifting from a peripheral concern to a core strategic priority. Volatile extreme weather, tightening regulation, and rising scrutiny around resilience are reshaping investment expectations.
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White papersPrivate markets demand can help to pave the long road to net zero
If allocating to private infrastructure stands to offer both ballast and buoyancy, then what’s behind this? In this article, IFM’s Andrea Mody looks at the global megatrends that are creating powerful tailwinds for the asset class, and driving interest in infrastructure among long-term investors.
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White papersUnlocking natural capital value
Institutional investors seeking resilient, future‑ready portfolios are turning to timberland and farmland—strategic assets that combine climate resilience, biodiversity, and long‑term value creation.
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White papersForests as a strategic investment
Wood is an important economic resource. Due to the growing middle class worldwide, there is increasing structural demand for wood. In this context, forests are becoming an attractive investment, ensuring long-term strategic access to wood in times of geopolitical uncertainty.
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White papersJourney to the Center of Additionality
Roughly 1½ years ago | visited forests in the Northern part of Finland with a client. After walking for just a quarter of an hour we saw two grouses, a hare, and heard plenty of birds singing. Suddenly our guests spoke out: “there is so much more biodiversity here compared to our planted forests.”
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White papers2026 Real Estate Market Outlook
The headwinds encountered for real estate investment over the last few years seem to be receding. Compared to the beginning of 2025, interest rates are lower, real estate liquidity is improving, the economy is growing, and new construction is decelerating materially.
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White papersCapMan Natural Capital – shaping the future of European natural capital investments
CapMan Natural Capital is a specialist natural capital asset manager focused on sustainable forestry investments across Europe. The investment team acquires and actively manages forest and land assets at scale with the objective of delivering long-term, risk-adjusted market returns alongside measurable environmental outcomes, including climate benefits and biodiversity enhancement.
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White papersCIM in Europe: Albert Yang on growth, innovation, and opportunity
CIM is an established US firm with a focus on private market investments mainly in the US. Headquartered in Los Angeles, it oversees c. $30bn in assets under management (as of December 31, 2025) with 9 offices globally and has over 30 years history of investing in real estate, infrastructure and private credit. The three founders have built a firm with their passion for development, operational expertise and remain active within the business.
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White papersAfter a banner year for bonds, strategic opportunities emerge
After a strong year for bonds, fixed income markets are entering 2026 amid structural shifts: from fiscal policy’s growing influence to evolving distinctions between developed and emerging markets. While credit spreads remain tight, opportunities may exist through selective positioning across diverse credit sectors. Our latest analysis explores how extending beyond traditional corporate bonds and focusing on quality within below investment-grade sectors could support income objectives and portfolio diversification in this evolving landscape. Find out more.
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White papersValue beyond forest products: investing in timberland
Timberland’s value proposition has expanded far beyond its traditional confines to offer a spectrum of natural capital investment possibilities for discerning asset allocators. Discover the themes we believe encompass the challenges and opportunities arising from climate change and nature loss.
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White papersAsset Allocation Committee Outlook: 1Q 2026
The Asset Allocation Committee (AAC) continues to see opportunity in growth and risk assets over the medium term, even as elevated risks and increasingly divergent policy paths make the investment landscape more complex. We believe this environment rewards disciplined, selective risk-taking.
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People NewsNTR welcomes Luba Kotzeva to its Board
Luba Kotzeva appointed as Non-executive Director starting from 1 March 2026, bringing over 26 years’ of energy & clean power advisory experience to the Board
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White papersRipping up the rule book: politics, power and portfolios in 2026
Geopolitics has long been treated as an episodic risk, something that flares up, disrupts markets briefly and then fades into the background. Yet recent years have challenged that assumption. As power dynamics shift and long-standing beliefs about global stability erode, investors face a more complex environment, in which geopolitical, political and fiscal risks are no longer easily separated.
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White papersA new flashpoint in U.S/Europe trade relations
Rising trade tensions between the U.S. and Europe introduce fresh risks for global growth and supply chains.
