All Emerging Market articles
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White papersOur convictions remain unchanged despite the return of tariff uncertainty
Since the start of the year, some of the key convictions that we have highlighted in our outlook have been playing out and some trends have accelerated. We are witnessing a regime shift characterised by heightened policy uncertainty and a distinct break in the international order — key themes highlighted at the Davos World Economic Forum and confirmed at the Munich Security Conference.
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White papersAs developed markets stumble over AI, emerging markets stand firm
Fears over artificial intelligence are unsettling developed market financial assets. Felipe Berliner explains why demographics and abundant natural resources should place emerging markets on firmer ground.
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White papersAsia and EM equities lead
Since the start of the year, Asian indexes are leading equity markets, with the MSCI Asia Pacific registering its best performance relative to the S&P 500 since 2000. This outperformance is linked to robust demand for semiconductors and AI-related components, confirming a rotation of investors’ interest from companies with a high level of AI investment to companies that control scarcity inside and outside of the IT sector: critical chips and memory, power equipment, grid infrastructure, thermal management.
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White papersWhy Emerging Market Equities now?
Emerging market (EM) equities were among 2025’s most successful investments, outperforming developed markets (DM). In this Q&A, Michael Bourke, Head of Emerging Market Equities, explores the factors driving this rally and explains why strengthening fundamentals and supportive macroeconomic conditions are fuelling optimism about the outlook for emerging markets. He also discusses the advantage of an active, long-term approach to investing in emerging markets and shares where he sees promising opportunities.
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VideoGemcast Episode 9: Transforming Capital into Reality
In episode 9 of Gemcast, Marcus Weyll, CEO of Imbono - a Gemcorp company, shares what it truly takes to develop projects from origination to operation. Marcus reflects on his decades of hands-on experience building critical infrastructure and how Imbono will continue to transform capital into reality.
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White papersEmerging Markets. Starting the year on a strong footing
Emerging Markets are proving resilient despite tariff-related headlines and geopolitical uncertainty. As inflows return to EM fixed income and real yields remain attractive in select local markets, we see opportunities—while remaining highly selective across credits and countries.
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White papersEmerging Markets: Uncovering Key Alpha Drivers Amid Shifting Global Dynamics
Emerging Markets (EM) enter 2026 on the heels of an exceptional 2025 — a year defined by strong total returns and resilient fundamentals despite global volatility. The EMBI Global Diversified returned 14.3%, the GBI-EM Global Diversified returned 19.3%, and the CEMBI Broad Diversified returned 8.7%.
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White papersPositioning for growth: 2026 Outlook for Emerging Market Equities and Fixed Income
Emerging markets (EM) include countries that span the whole gamut of policy quality, growth dynamics and political cycles, leading to a diverse and dynamic investment universe. Many EM countries currently have stronger monetary credibility, healthier balance sheets and better inflation control than some developed markets. EM investment opportunities span multiple return drivers from domestic consumption and digitalization to sovereign credit reforms and local interest rate cycles.
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White papersBeyond the myths: The case for investing in emerging markets
Emerging markets are gaining prominence as a strategic pillar for long-term portfolios, offering robust economic growth, structural trends, and diverse investment opportunities. Yet, many investors remain cautious – often influenced by outdated perceptions of political and economic instability.
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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 papersEmerging Markets: The Next Phase in Market-Broadening
At the same time developed markets have been generating policy and macro noise, emerging markets have been quietly outperforming. We expect EM risk assets to continue to deliver.
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White papersGlobal Emerging Markets: ESG Materiality H2 2025
In the latest issue of Global Emerging Markets (GEMs) ESG Materiality, we provide an update on our voting and engagement activity over the last 12 months, and shine a spotlight on our approach to climate-adjusted valuations.
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VideoGemcast Episode 8: Staying Original
In episode 8 of Gemcast, Selim Basak, Co-Founder and Head of Origination at Gemcorp Capital, discusses deal sourcing in emerging markets. He explains the key challenges in emerging markets versus developed, the importance of your network and why we take the time to work with and listen to our borrowers.
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White papersHow to thrive amid a confluence of generational shifts
If we look back at equities over recent history, markets have tended to move in decadal mega cycles, where one major ‘theme’ has dominated returns.
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White papersFlash commentary: Venezuela
Since August 2025, the US has deployed one of the largest forces in the Caribbean and US policy had been shifting from economic sanctions to political pressure, with Chevron’s oil license restored and military assets deployed near Venezuela as President Trump sought to manage competing priorities of energy, drug cartels, immigration, and friction with the Maduro regime.
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White papersImplications of the US move on Venezuela
Following a targeted US military operation, Nicolás Maduro and his wife were exfiltrated from the country and transferred to New York to face long-standing narco-terrorism charges. The capture itself reportedly did not involve extensive firefights, having been carefully planned to enable the safe insertion and extraction of US Delta Force and other units.
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White papersEquity Outlook 2026: Mapping a New Spectrum of Return Drivers
Our playbook for 2026 aims to address real risks by expanding allocations in new directions.
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White papersLooking ahead after an exceptional 2025
2025 was an outstanding year for market performance, with 90% of the 30 main asset classes we track posting positive returns — exceeding historical averages for the third consecutive year.
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White papersAssessing Venezuela Oil Supply Risks
The dramatic U.S. intervention in Venezuela has raised expectations of a rapid supply boost, but we anticipate a slower, more complex recovery in exports given operational constraints, legal frictions, and years of underinvestment in the sector.
