Bubble trouble – is AI enthusiasm driving a bubble in shares?

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Key points Rich share market valuations are warning of the risk of a pullback in shares amidst fears of a bubble and it’s possible that enthusiasm for AI has run... Read more continue reading

CPD: The advice value unlocked by trust – 5.6% and counting – Value of Advice (Part 1)

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Introduction Quantifying and articulating the value of advice has long been one of the biggest challenges facing the financial advice profession. Advice is an ‘intangible’ service where the benefits are... Read more continue reading

ClearBridge sees global utilities at the heart of policy-driven AI boom

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ClearBridge Investments, a leading global equities investment manager, has highlighted what it sees as one of the most powerful intersections of policy and technology in decades, pointing to accelerating legislative... Read more continue reading

Private credit opportunities in a late-cycle market

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As private credit grows into a global asset class exceeding $1 trillion, investors in a maturing credit cycle must adopt smarter strategies to balance yield with resilience, Jenna Hayes, executive... Read more continue reading

Finding the next Labubu

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What’s driving growth in the global toy industry? Not kids.The kidult economy is no longer fringe, it’s franchisable, brandable, and increasingly investable, according to Travis Prentice, CIO and portfolio manager... Read more continue reading

ECP favours TSMC over Nvidia and Intel as chip war accelerates

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As Nvidia hits fresh record highs based on strong sales of its advanced computer chips, Annabelle Miller, principle, investments at ECP Asset Management, says Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is... Read more continue reading

Amundi publishes 2024 Green Bonds Impact Report evaluating the positive impact of its green bond strategies

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Amundi, the leading European asset manager[1], announced the publication of its 2024 Green Bond Impact Report that evaluates the environmental impact  of Amundi’s flagship green bond strategies (Amundi Responsible Investing Impact Green... Read more continue reading

Optimism at the edges: the future of monetary policy across the globe

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Franklin Templeton Fixed Income economists weigh in on the future of monetary policy across the globe The findings are listed below covering the US, Europe, Japan economic outlook and outlook... Read more continue reading

Small cap stocks have ground to make up as momentum builds

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A shift to small cap companies might be underway yet these companies are still trading at a substantial discount to larger companies, suggesting potential upside for investors, according to Prime... Read more continue reading

As time runs out for bank hybrids, it’s time to look for alternatives

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Despite a final phase out date of 2032, a number of large bank hybrids have already matured, which means investors need to start looking for alternative investments sooner rather than... Read more continue reading