Global backdrop remains supportive amidst coronavirus outbreak

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Macroeconomic overview Recent macro data has been somewhat mixed – stronger than expected in the US, weaker in the Eurozone and disappointing in Japan. But, although disruptions from the coronavirus outbreak are

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Thematics AM, Natixis Investment Managers affiliate, on investing for safety

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Thematics Asset Management, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, explores the growing concern of human safety during an age where climate change and natural disasters are becoming increasingly predominant whilst delving

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A moderate rebound in market activity but a challenging road ahead

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Macroeconomic overview Recent data points towards a moderate rebound in activity. Consumption has remained strong, the labour market is holding up at historical low unemployment levels, the housing market is starting

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Market complexity and shift to alternatives turns global insurers to outsourced portfolio management

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Global insurers are turning to alternatives to fill the void left by meager bond returns over the past decade of ultra-low interest rates, reveals Natixis Investment Managers’ global survey of

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U.S. Fed thoughts – 31 October, 2019

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David Lafferty, Chief Market Strategist at Natixis Investment Managers, shares his thoughts on the potential outcome of the October FOMC meeting:  90% chance the Fed will cut “Based on futures

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Appointments within Natixis Investment Managers

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Natixis appoints Joseph Pinto as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Natixis Investment Managers (Natixis IM) and Philippe Setbon as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ostrum Asset Management. Joseph and Philippe

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Australia ranked 9th in the world for retirement outcomes in 2019 Natixis Investment Managers Global Retirement Index

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Australia ranked in the top ten for retiree wellbeing in 2019, despite sliding three places from 6th last year to 9th this year, according to the 2019 Natixis Investment Managers

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Natixis Investment Managers market flash – Federal Reserve

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What happened? The Federal Reserve, as expected, cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points for the second time this year, lowering the federal funds rate to a range

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US/China trade headwinds will continue to be a drag

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US/China trade headwinds will continue to be a drag on global growth. In isolation, very small effect on the US, larger on China. However, the cross-over effects to manufacturing will

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Investors seeking high returns, better diversification and lower volatility flock to active management

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Investors prefer active management and professional advice to achieve the diversification they need to combat volatile markets, but many remain confused about the fundamental differences between active and passive investing.

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