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Asset Manager NewsActis’ Skyline Brazilian transmission platform acquires assets to expand to 1,404km
Actis Long Life Infrastructure Fund 2 momentum continues, with fund now close to 50% deployed
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White papersIndian assets have long-term allure as global rivalries intensify
Equity investors will have to cope with greater trade protectionism and regional rivalry, delayed climate transition, and technological transformation in the next decade. In our 2025 Capital Market Assumptions – which examine long-term return expectations for 40 global asset classes – we see shifting dynamics across equity markets, characterised by strong earnings growth in select regions, tempered by valuation challenges.
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White papersThe Consumer Hangs In
Amid changing policy dynamics, fluctuating markets and swings in sentiment, the U.S. consumer has, so far, remained surprisingly resilient.
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White papersWill Smart Glasses Replace Smart Phones?
AI-powered eyewear offers a glimpse into the (not-so-distant) future. Growth investors, take heed.
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PodcastPortfolio Finance: The Evolution of Secondaries
In the latest episode of ION Influencers Fireside Chats, Ian Wiese joined Giovanni Amodeo to explore the evolution of the secondary market in private assets.
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White papersBRICS+ and contested global leadership: implications for investment management
The second study of the Pictet Research Institute explores the rise of the BRICS+ coalition as a counterweight to the G7 amid shifting economic dynamics. It examines how BRICS+ challenges the Western-led international system and the implications for investment strategies in a polarised world.
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White papersSovereign investors need to actively pick winners
Macro uncertainties and Trump’s policies will shape investment strategies in 2025
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White papersAlternative portfolio: The Red Thread – Private Markets – Edition May 2025
For decades, the 60:40 portfolio – 60% equities and 40% bonds – was the cornerstone of most investors. Yet, the traditional model is facing significant headwinds. Changing macroeconomic conditions, inflation uncertainty, and shifting equity-bond correlations have all questioned the reliability of this approach. In this context, alternative investments are gaining attention as an appealing complement to traditional strategies.
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White papersInfrastructure: The Red Thread – Private Markets – Edition May 2025
Infrastructure and the first 100 days of Trump
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White papersPowering the future
Interview on unleashing investment potential in low-carbon technologies
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White papersPrivate Markets, Edition May 2025: Our semi-annual insights into private markets
While the current market landscape remains fluid, increased macro uncertainty and unpredictable policy measures has led to heightened probability of a potential recession and turn in the credit cycle. Private credit markets are not immune to these challenges.
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White papersReal Estate: The Red Thread – Private Markets – Edition May 2025
On entering 2025, we expected a recovery in global real estate markets to gain momentum. The tariffs have created new uncertainty and will likely see a pause in transaction activity as investors take stock. We still expect positive returns this year, but slightly lower and driven by income. Residential looks most defensive and resilient.
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White papersPrivate credit: The Red Thread – Private Markets – Edition May 2025
The first one hundred days of the second Trump administration has been eventful to say the least. The announcement of impending tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China raised concerns of global trade war increasing the risk of recession. Some strategists have gone so far as to say a recession in the US is now a 90% probability. Naturally, this has investors on edge and private credit’s not immune to this speculation.
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White papersWater Risks: An Investor’s Guide to Navigating Sustainable Water Management
Water security represents a critical challenge for the world: how to address too much, too little and too-polluted water. In this paper, we advocate a new approach to managing water risks, aimed at securing better outcomes for communities, companies and investors.
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White papersO’Connor Global Multi-Strategy Alpha Monthly Letter: Historic shift in US trade policy
We are witnessing what we believe to be one of the most historic shifts in US trade policy, fundamentally altering market volatility and asset allocation. Investors are questioning American exceptionalism and the sustainability of US financial asset outperformance, following years of increasing allocations and notable outperformance in the US. The shift in sentiment and related flows are leading to pronounced market movements and redirecting investor focus.
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White papersETFs: A core-satellite approach
Exchange traded funds provide an effective and efficient way of implementing core-satellite portfolios. We explain why, and how investors can benefit from such an approach.
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PodcastTalking Heads – It’s a match: infrastructure investing and Europe’s new focus
As investors shift away from US investments and eye opportunities for yield and growth elsewhere, it makes sense that Europe comes to mind. This is especially so now that the ‘old continent’ has kicked off a revitalisation drive to target new sources of growth and trim its dependence on the resources of other countries.
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White papersPrivate and listed infrastructure: The case for a complete portfolio
Allocations to both listed and private infrastructure can provide increased diversification, liquidity and enhanced performance
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White papersPrivate Equity: Capitalizing in the Current Climate
Despite recent headwinds, we believe private equity can help shield investors from negative tariff impacts while delivering long-term portfolio diversification.
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White papersThe End of US Exceptionalism?
We take a view in this paper that will be unpopular—defending the case for US exceptionalism.
