Re-evaluating core equities: the forgotten space

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Once considered the “forgotten space,” core equities are emerging as a potentially compelling allocation for U.S. equity investors—even during these volatile times. More recently, investors have tended to go passive... Read more continue reading

Shift in global dynamics an opportunity for mid-caps

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In recent decades, markets have predominantly been influenced by globalisation and the outperformance of large-cap stocks, particularly in the United States. However, recent trends suggest a potential shift as global... Read more continue reading

Why growth investors are turning to Europe in early 2025

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With the U.S. outperforming other developed markets during four of the last five years, many expected U.S. exceptionalism to continue in 2025. However, this hasn’t been the case, thanks to... Read more continue reading

UBS Global Family Office Report 2025

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UBS has published its annual Global Family Office Report 2025, with insights from 317 single family offices across more than 30 markets around the globe. The average net worth in... Read more continue reading

Real estate outlook rebound ahead

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Falling official interest rates means investors are seeking alternative forms of income, and real estate investment trusts (REITs) offer the opportunity to access reliable income and capital gains, with the... Read more continue reading

Are U.S. assets becoming less desirable?

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Questions over US dollar’s status seem premature While the US’ standing as the world’s largest and deepest capital market is not remotely under threat, disorder and disruption coming out of... Read more continue reading

A turnaround or more uncertainty – where to next for markets?

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Markets are back to where they were before 2 April. Economists thought a recession was a sure bet but are not so convinced now. Investor sentiment – or at least... Read more continue reading

Private Markets, Flexible Credit and Hedge Funds drive mandate momentum in Q1 2025

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Institutional investors are rotating towards private debt, infrastructure, and diversifying hedge fund strategies as geopolitical and macroeconomic pressures continue to drive selective risk-taking, according to the latest quarterly Manager Intelligence... Read more continue reading

US outlook weakens as RBA rate cut looms

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“The macroeconomic picture will continue to dominate, and the events of the past month have reminded us that the environment that we are in now, geopolitical risk and policy risk... Read more continue reading

US assets have delivered in past decades, but big doubts over the future 

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The prices of US equities, property and high-yield bonds have risen significantly over the past 30 years but moving ahead, the uncertainty weighing on financial markets stemming from Donald Trump’s... Read more continue reading