insights.

Higher long-term real yields are often attributed to monetary policy or a higher term premium; We consider the role of the cost of capital. 

Higher energy prices have removed the risk of disinflation in Switzerland, enabling the central bank to focus on currency stabilisation.

One year on, we consider how the Liquid Global High Yield strategy overcame the liquidity and performance issues facing the HY asset class.

As an established exit route alongside IPOs and M&A, secondaries are now a permanent feature of private equity markets – offering flexibility, lower risk and attractive returns.

Positive and broad-based corporate earnings, AI capex and contained inflation support equity and fixed income markets. 

Call overwriting can offer steady income in exchange for sacrificing some upside. We explain when and why the trade-off might make sense. 

In a low-yield environment, Swiss corporate bonds offer a mix of relatively strong, stable income and protection in a mixed portfolio. 

Oil shocks drive inflation fears, rate expectations and markets – yet the link between oil, inflation and policy tightening is weakening.

At our annual summit, companies who put sustainability at the heart of their operations outlined key challenges and investment opportunities.

Our H2 outlook for Asian and emerging-market USD credit highlights the strong tailwinds of higher global spending, solid fundamentals and domestic savings.

The fourth successive annual award for our Commodities team shows their depth of expertise and disciplined systematic approach. 

Simply put analyses the impact of AI on jobs since 2022 and finds a more nuanced picture than pure employment destruction.

LOIM’s Transition Investment Summit focused on how sustainability is driven by economics, as system-wide change reshapes value creation.

LOIM offers access to a wide opportunity set in asset‑backed lending by partnering with specialist managers through our co-investment model.

The company-led transaction illustrates the evolving toolkit required to access attractive growth assets in today’s secondaries market.

Resilient earnings, a reset in equity and fixed income valuations and selective AI interest helped markets move past the Iran war shock. 

Hyundai’s acquisition of innovator Boston Dynamics signalled a visionary strategic pivot from autos into humanoid robots and physical AI.

As the Q1 earnings season approaches, we consider the extent to which US corporate earnings will be harmed by disruptions to the oil supply.

We favour sticking to medium-term convictions – and capitalising on short-term dislocations – as the energy shock continues to play out.  

Alibaba’s digital ecosystem integration reinforces its leadership in e-commerce, while new AI tools broaden its reach across industries.

Structural themes continue to drive convincing long term growth in Asia and EM equities despite short-term volatility.

As market stress deepens, how can relative-value credit approaches generate greater positive convexity? We offer a historical analysis.

Asset backed lending stands out as a transparent, disciplined strategy that targets stable returns away from broader credit-market challenges.

The Iran war has sparked an inflation shock with broad market consequences. How should investors navigate this complex scenario? 

TSMC’s competitive advantages, semiconductor capabilities and geopolitical importance offer Asia and EM equity investors growth and resilience. 

The long-term strength of our Asia and Swiss fixed income strategies are reflected in the performance-based awards.

Looking beyond oil and gas, blocked sulphur shipments are impacting copper, nickel and zinc production – likely driving prices structurally higher.

The growth and inflation impacts are seen by markets as risks to be hedged, while robust corporate earnings forecast support equities.

Many emerging market countries are well placed to transition rapidly to net zero, offering opportunities for equity investors to tap into decarbonisation. 

With rising energy prices alleviating deflation concerns, the Swiss central bank turned its focus to the appreciating franc.

Why are fallen angels the pick of high yield? We unpack the technical mispricings, return drivers and portfolio uses for this attractive credit segment.

How could the Iran oil shock impact industry and inflation? We assess potential outcomes for the US, Europe and Asia. 

The Iran war highlights global fossil fuel dependence, reinforcing the need for resilient net-zero strategies during geopolitical shocks. 

A growing, underpenetrated segment of the private credit market offers attractive returns through short duration, collateral secured loans.

Simply put analyses how oil price shocks from the Middle East conflict may affect the global economy and what investors should watch.

Strong growth and subdued inflation support equity and bond markets – even as AI redistributes opportunities – with carry a key driver of potential returns.

Could market doubts about the profitability of the AI project offset the significant US economic stimulus from massive AI spending? 

How can private assets investors harness the secondaries opportunity? We unpack the market’s distinct advantages and LP-led, GP-led and direct access routes.

Exploring the rise of agentic and sovereign AI, the Asia High Conviction team considers the investment opportunities in Asia equities. 

Our 2026 outlook for Asia and EM sees ample liquidity, strong growth and powerful secular drivers driving a multi year opportunity set.

Our inaugural Rethink Investments event focused on how the skills of expert negotiators can assist investors making decisions in high-pressure, uncertain situations.

AI, clean energy and digitalisation are reshaping the global economy, pushing the sustainability transition beyond politics and into scale.

Our annual review explores how net-zero investing helped performance in 2025 and the importance of smart portfolio positioning.

What are the risks to a soft landing, and what tactical opportunities can investors exploit in the ongoing carry environment? 

Will 2026 offer a Goldilocks scenario or are risks lurking? The Q1 edition of Simply put considers how to respond to extreme scenarios.

Our Core Business team shares its investment outlook for 2026 including why diversification and convexity are critical for investors.

Highly experienced sales professional to lead institutional and wholesale distribution from LOIM’s Geneva and Zurich operations.

The change to a clearly defined categorisation approach for SFDR 2.0 is a welcome shift, though we have some reservations regarding details.

LOIM is one of three asset managers chosen for EUR 1 billion global convertible bonds mandate.