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When headlines move markets, doing nothing can be the hardest trade

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When headlines move markets, doing nothing can be the hardest trade

Decisions in uncertainty: how do you know which headlines deserve a response?

In praise of boring

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In praise of boring

Quantitative Investment Director Ross Olusanya says the most underrated edge in investing is consistency, not brilliance. Find out why.

The case for finding the middle ground in bonds

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The case for finding the middle ground in bonds

Bond investors face a familiar trade-off: safety or income. But is there a middle ground?

The Investment Outlook (Q3 2026) – Introduction

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The Investment Outlook (Q3 2026) – Introduction

Politics and markets are colliding. Are portfolios prepared?

July 2026 EMD review and outlook: local markets defy bond sell-off

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July 2026 EMD review and outlook: local markets defy bond sell-off

Our in-depth look at last month's important events.

Stewardship outcomes: why investors should look beyond engagement numbers

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Stewardship outcomes: why investors should look beyond engagement numbers

Engagement matters most when it changes outcomes.

Rising above the noise: seeking resilient income in a volatile world

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Rising above the noise: seeking resilient income in a volatile world

The potential benefits of a dynamic focus on quality income

Paul Diggle explains: Macro is impossible to predict – so don’t try

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Paul Diggle explains: Macro is impossible to predict – so don’t try

Devil's advocate: macro may be uncertain, but ignoring regimes risks portfolios.

Judgement matters when ESG ratings clash

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Judgement matters when ESG ratings clash

ESG ratings are useful inputs, but conviction requires active judgement.

The AI boom is coming to bond markets – should investors care?

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The AI boom is coming to bond markets – should investors care?

How the artificial intelligence equity story is now a bond story too.

UK real estate market outlook – what next?

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UK real estate market outlook – what next?

Uncertainty weighs on investment activity as income leads returns and defensive sectors remain favoured

Vibes versus reality – household perceptions have broken reality

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Vibes versus reality – household perceptions have broken reality

US consumer sentiment is at lows normally reserved for times of severe recession. Regardless of whether household perceptions have broken...

Monthly Macro Outlook video – July

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Monthly Macro Outlook video – July

Oil, geopolitics and UK fiscal policy are back in focus

Why nature finance is becoming investable – our emerging market SDG corporate bond strategy turns five.

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Why nature finance is becoming investable – our emerging market SDG corporate bond strategy turns five.

We explore this growing theme as our emerging market SDG corporate bond strategy turns five.

Short Dated Enhanced Income a continuing role three years on

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Short Dated Enhanced Income a continuing role three years on

This all-weather bond solution was built to balance three key investment characteristics.