Collapse frequency: deposits, liquidity, and the new bank-body problem

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‘Black-body radiation’ – a phrase first dreamed up by Gustav Kirchoff in 1862 – is both a marvel of classic physics and a signal player in its undoing. The multi-talented Kirchoff was the first to mathematically formalise the relationship between radiation falling on an idealised black body and the subsequent frequencies of heat energy emitted […]

Uncut gems: The evolution of ESG in EM sovereign debt

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The lack of a systematic means of integrating ESG factors into the processes that underpin EM sovereign debt investment has led to a widespread overdependence on exclusions and quantitative data – which is often backwards looking – and typically fails to reflect the realities on the ground. In this paper, we look at challenges EM […]

The case for Chinese equities

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Falling inflation brightens US outlook

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European Equities Sustainability Report

Fast reading: The electric vehicle (EV) market has the potential to deliver strong growth and long-term outperformance both in terms of financial returns and driving sustainable change. Companies that provide key components to the auto industry and boast significant market share can provide a compelling way to gain indirect exposure to the market. We prefer […]

Financial stability concerns back to the fore

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Will the latest rate hike be the last?

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Markets tread water as world hits demographic tipping point

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Muted markets searching for shafts of light

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China trading at valuation discount as growth soars

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