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Emerging Markets currency correlations have weakened over the past decade. What does this mean for investors?

A discussion of how populism is shaping key Eurozone institutions, and the potential impact on ECB succession and policy.

Rising inequality has been an important factor in the rise in populism. It's time to rethink central banks’ function to reflect Behavioral Macroeconomics.

Climate change has the potential to be highly value destructive, but also highly value generative as companies innovate and adapt to a low-carbon future.

Some of the key considerations investors face in assessing the most appropriate approach to improving the sustainability of a passive portfolio.

Changing bond supply trends in Asian credit, denominated in USD, could provide opportunities for investors, we believe

Due to the inverse Treasury yield curve, an ultra low duration strategy in USD could improve fixed income returns while reducing duration risk. 

Our way of investing in convertible bonds aims to optimise the asymmetry of the asset class by finding the most balanced issuer profiles.

Johan Utterman's team identifies companies that are successfully exploiting the opportunities arising from long-term transformative trends.

The growth of renewable and low carbon energy is an important means of mitigating climate change. However, massive flows of finance are needed to accelerate renewable energy investments.

Digitalisation has had a tremendous impact on our world and continues to reshape every conceivable aspect of our social and economic norms. This has important implications for the vast majority of companies across all sectors. In our view, the investment process needs to reflect this rapid evolution, which is still in its early days.

Governments worldwide have put in place substantial measures aimed at curbing toxic emissions. The ramifications of the matter are not necessarily well understood or properly priced-in, presenting a number of investment opportunities.

There are a number of tectonic shifts currently transforming our global economy. There will soon be 10 billion people on the planet wanting access to decent living standards, education, healthcare and social security, as well as to a certain standard of consumer goods and services.

Lombard Odier discusses how a cautious move lower in credit ratings could enhance fixed income returns for only a moderate increase in risk.

An aging population has the potential to drive a proliferation of sustainable investment opportunities in the financials sector.

We have a different perspective on corporate debt leverage and look at alternate ways to assess leverage besides the typical Debt-to-EBITDA measure.  

We do not believe that high leverage levels globally will cause the next crisis, but we caution that high leverage increases the global economy’s vulnerability to shocks.

As US-China trade tensions escalate, we expect elevated market volatility. We are actively monitoring our asset allocation matrix with yellow warnings firmly in place.

We spoke to Anne Gram about the importance of integrating sustainability into pension fund portfolios, and what role asset managers can play in the process.

LO Funds - All Roads: A new design for diversified growth funds to meet multi-asset needs of pension schemes.

Convertible bonds are a distinctive asset class with the potential to capture the best of both worlds in equity and fixed income.

In today’s environment of increased volatility and ambiguity, the outlook for convertible bonds is quite positive and can help investors weather uncertain times.

An ageing population presents a number of challenges, including when it comes to basic necessities such as housing. This situation also presents a variety of investment opportunities.

The US central bank turned notably dovish, cementing the case for a low interest rate environment that could divert previous headwinds for emerging markets.

The US central bank turned notably dovish, cementing the case for a low interest rate environment that could divert previous headwinds for emerging markets. 

Chinese indicators are showing signs of stabilising amid the latest bout of fiscal stimulus, and developments in trade negotiations will be key.

Didier Rabattu, Head of Equities, discusses why Emerging Markets can be an attractive investment opportunity.

Younger consumers prioritise brands which have incorporated sustainability into their business models. Their collective spending power should be another strong motivator for brands.

The agricultural sector faces challenges in terms of its existing practices, and disruption from new regulation and technologies. The world is on the brink of the next agricultural revolution.

Plastic has become a ubiquitous material thanks to its amazing properties. Due to its detrimental impact on both the environment and health, however, governments and regulators are starting to take action.

Technology is integrated into every aspect of our lives and it generates a staggering amount of data. This data has the potential to reshape the investment landscape.

There are compelling arguments for moving into Swiss corporate credit with shorter-dated exposure. A dedicated investment approach is key. 

We expect the Swiss economy to echo the deterioration seen in the Eurozone, with some caveats. The Swiss National Bank is expected to keep interest rates steady.

The sustainability of a portfolio is only as good as the data and analysis it is built on. 
In today’s world, the availability of data, and our ability to use it to inform investment decisions, is evolving rapidly. 

Companies have always had to adapt to new realities, but the pressure to move towards a more sustainable social and economic model is unprecedented, and accelerating. 

Watch Didier Rabattu, head of Global equities at Lombard Odier IM, discuss how to weather cycles in emerging market countries. 

Technology has an important role in play in meeting the needs of our aging population. Robotics is a key area of focus.

Crossover bonds, rated BBB to BB, could improve returns for buy and maintain investors for only a moderate increase in risk.

Why climate change risk has become a priority and how climate, macroeconomic, and financial modelling can be tied together to produce a more complete ALM.

The sustainability revolution is underway and we believe it is the largest investment driver in recent history. Companies which are not able, or willing, to adapt risk being left behind.

Dr Stephan Sigrist is the founder and head of W.I.R.E., a leading interdisciplinary think tank. He recently led the panel discussion on Megatrends. 

The sustainability revolution is underway and we believe it is the largest investment driver in recent history. Companies which are not able, or willing, to adapt risk being left behind.

The sustainability revolution is underway and we believe it is the largest investment driver in recent history. Companies which are not able, or willing, to adapt risk being left behind.

New challenges require new solutions and healthcare is a key area with a great number of exciting innovations and investment opportunities.  

Investors frequently ask what companies in the portfolio hold the most promise on  Alzheimer’s. Unfortunately, the answer is not straightforward.

2019 is host to the year of the Pig, which, according to Chinese astrology, symbolises a year of joy, friendships and success with wealth. Superstitions aside, a number of metrics have signalled a similar conclusion of increased wealth within EM markets, fuelling current investor confidence.