A bunker for the trade war
President Trump’s tariffs have driven market volatility, as measured by the VIX, to levels not seen since the pandemic. Currently, there is a temporary pause on the tariffs (aside from a 10% rate) for every nation except China, but that is not stopping the market from reeling as the world’s two largest economies push tariffs […]
Global Equity ESG, Annual Report 2024
Fast reading Market and performance review, 2024 Engagement overview ESG outcomes Nature in focus: How we’re investing in biodiversity Case studies: Hitachi and Amazon Global Equity ESG, Annual Report 2024 Download Read More Watch now Listen now Read More Watch now Listen now Read More Watch now Listen now Read More Watch now Listen now […]
The contours of a new trade landscape
Near-term equity and currency moves represent a short-term shock to the markets as the investment community digests the tariff news and reassesses relative economic growth, earnings estimates, and access to markets. While the tariff overhang has not disappeared, we are now much closer to the beginning of the end. Total market uncertainty has now been […]
Sustainable Global Equity Annual Report, 2024
Fast reading Investment review, 2024 Engagement overview Thematic focus: Financial inclusion (and why it’s a source of prosperity for all) Key holding examples: AIA Group, Mastercard, ICIC Bank Engagement case study: Credicorp Read More Watch now Listen now Read More Watch now Listen now Read More Watch now Listen now Sustainable Global Equity, Annual Report […]
German spending bill bolsters Europe rebound
market snapshot
360°, H1 2025:
Is the market pricing in a ‘Trump tantrum’ of its own?
Fiorino: Elementary
Solving the eurozone bank mystery
Not all banking partnerships are created equal
In a recent webinar with IPE, Patrick Marshall, Head of Direct Lending, and Kevin Roche, Director, outlined our differentiated approach to bank partnerships, as well as the pros and cons that different partnerships can provide. Watch the highlights below: Read More Watch now Listen now Read More Watch now Listen now Read More Watch now […]
European stocks soar on Ukraine peace hopes
Market snapshot
Italian banks in focus: Key takeaways from our engagement trip to Milan
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) – is it fit-for-purpose? Companies are racing to finalise their first CSRD-aligned disclosures. However, issuers across several sectors have told us that compliance is neither easy nor cheap; it requires significant upfront costs to establish the necessary IT systems, hire dedicated full-time equivalents (FTEs), and achieve a cultural shift […]
