Impact Investing in Private Equity – a UK pension fund perspective

Pensions for Purpose’s latest research paper, sponsored by Columbia Threadneedle Investments explores how the UK pension fund market is viewing impact in private equity.
Market Monitor – 23 June 2023

A lack of positive news has resulted in widespread decline on global stock markets this week, with concerns about slowing growth and the possibility of further interest rate rises to the fore.
Indonesia – unlocking the potential

Previously vulnerable to the commodity cycle, Indonesia has witnessed an impressive resurgence with improved macroeconomic performance and attractive investment opportunities.
Market Monitor – 16 June 2023

Global stock markets made solid gains this week after policymakers in the United States decided to temporarily halt their recent run of interest rate rises.
European growth has dipped, but a US recession is only postponed

Despite a technical recession, there are many positives for Europe.
Can equities survive the fight against inflation?

Interest rates look set to be higher for longer – we assess the impact on economies and markets.
Market Monitor – 9 June 2023

Global stock markets lacked direction this week after the rally in the wake of the US debt-ceiling deal fizzled out.
UK equities: the song remains the same

Despite the cost-of-living crisis we believe the gloom overhanging the UK economy is overdone
Market Monitor – 2 June 2023

Global stock markets managed to recover some of their early-week losses on Thursday.
Market Monitor – 26 May 2023

Optimism about the possibility of a deal to raise the United States government debt ceiling has fizzled out, leading to renewed losses on global stock markets in recent days.