06/01/2022
The contractual framework of many infrastructure projects provides a degree of flexibility so as to permit rate changes where required to future proof such projects against interest rate rises and inflation.
05/31/2022
We spoke with her to find out what she had seen on her journey into senior management
05/31/2022
Greater inflationary pressure, combined with a perceived lesser inclination to combat it, has been negative for the pound’s prospects, to say nothing of the return of Brexit risk, with the Northern Ireland protocol re-emerging as a Gordian knot.
05/31/2022
The initial shock from the war in Ukraine has led to surging commodity and food prices, triggering the highest inflation in decades in several major economies.
05/31/2022
Viewers can look forward to Succession’s “delightful vipers’ nest of Shakespearean betrayal” but can entrepreneurial families learn from it?
05/31/2022
Vietnam continues to enjoy healthy capital inflows as overseas companies seek to diversify their Asian manufacturing bases away from China.
05/30/2022
In this environment, it’s even more critical that leaders from around the world come together in search of solutions and actions that drive sustainable positive change.
05/30/2022
“Unsubstantiated, shrill, partisan, self-serving, apocalyptic warnings are ALWAYS wrong.” - Stuart Kirk, (former ?) global head of responsible investing at HSBC Asset Management, at a Financial Times ‘Moral Money’ event, Thursday 1
05/29/2022
It looks like the ECB is now going to raise rates, and we are still expecting 2x50bps from the Federal Reserve over the next 2 meetings.
05/29/2022
We counsel our clients to pause and reflect on these valuable investment truths during uncertain times.
05/26/2022
Global Investor Confidence Sees an Increase of 4.8 Points in May to 97.1
The index differs from survey-based measures in that it is based on the actual trades, as opposed to opinions, of institutional investors.
05/26/2022
Last week, the US market delivered a salutary lesson for investors on the downside risks to analysts’ corporate profits forecasts for 2022.
05/26/2022
Financial inclusion is the cornerstone of not only a fair, equitable society but also a thriving economy.
05/26/2022
With the number of AGM votes on climate rapidly increasing, we sum up the big issues and Schroders’ approach.
05/25/2022
Will inflation offer Switzerland a window to escape negative interest rates?
Inflationary pressures may give Switzerland an opportunity.
05/25/2022
“I am not holding my breath for a soft landing”
The interest rate trend reversal, rising inflation due to high energy and food prices, and, not least, the war in Ukraine have triggered a new phase on money and financial markets.
05/25/2022
Double-Digit Growth Prolongs Winning Streak in Asset Management
Assets Under Management Increase by 12% as Net Flows Set Record and Profits Rise; Disruption Is Expected as New Trends Emerge, Says Report by Boston Consulting Group
05/25/2022
The sell-off has been impressive but we still detect no advance indicators suggesting we should seize the numerous opportunities that have emerged.
05/24/2022
“ESG is the latest grasp by active fund managers to make themselves relevant again,” he said.
05/24/2022
With a renewed sense of purpose comes an opportunity to reshape priorities and practices for the next era of philanthropy.