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Glass box quant at MDT Advisers
Fast reading MDT’s model learns patterns from historical data and makes improvements over time, which gives an edge in both experience and refinement. The ‘glass box’ approach is one of the defining principles of MDT Advisers’ investment philosophy and is a commitment to transparency in its quantitative models. Large language models like ChatGPT are not […]
FHL co-sponsors research into insurers’ sustainability journey
Fast reading Insurance companies are broadly positioned as ‘responsible investors.’ Some firms are deploying capital intentionally to generate measurable impact. Underwriting and investment strategies, developed in isolation, are beginning to converge into organisation-wide climate approaches. UK insurers are increasingly embedding sustainability across their business and are now building out their strategies to finance the climate […]
How can Money Market Funds ensure liquidity as well as an attractive yield?
Video transcript Tara Dougherty (TD): Flows have been strong into money market funds recently. Focusing on the sterling market, why are investors choosing money market funds over bank deposits? Joanne Bartell (JB): There are several advantages to investing in money market funds rather than placing cash in overnight bank deposits. Money market funds aim to […]
Countdown to the new year: Views from the Global Equity team
Fast reading The outlook for the US appears bright, but we are cautious on the potential for consumer weakness. We are also constructive on Japan, following the election result. Our conviction in AI remains strong, although the opportunity is not without risk. 2026 will need to deliver tangible evidence that investment is translating into margin […]
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Markets take a pre-Christmas breather
Beyond the Magnificent Seven: How US SMID caps are riding the AI wave
Video transcript Investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI) has surged in recent years, but much of the focus has remained on a narrow group of mega-cap technology stocks. However, we believe the transformative power of AI extends far beyond those tech giants. Across the US small and mid-cap (SMID) landscape, a growing cohort of companies […]
Wheels in motion at the Fed
Investors listen to comments by all Federal Reserve (Fed) policy leaders, but their ears prick up for only a few. Of course, the primary one is the chair. But the New York Fed president is not far down the list. While other regional bank presidents spend a limited number of years as voting members of the Federal […]
Why tokenise money market funds?
Fast reading Federated Hermes is actively collaborating with financial institutions and technology providers to explore blockchain-based distribution channels. These efforts aim to improve flexibility and accessibility without changing the underlying structure of MMFs. These innovations are particularly relevant for investors seeking faster settlement, real-time reporting, and streamlined compliance. Read More Watch now Listen now Read […]
