Investing with impact in mind – 3 years of our SDG Engagement Global Equity Strategy

Using the SDGs as a roadmap to a better future and a framework for investing with a view to delivering positive impact alongside financial returns.
Investors confront volatility as Russia invades Ukraine

Markets reacted strongly this week to news that Russia invaded neighbouring Ukraine. The world has been watching tensions in the region escalate since the beginning of year.
Market Monitor – 25 February 2022

Russia’s invasion of its neighbour Ukraine has caused a huge sell-off in global stock markets this week.
Reaction to the latest development in Ukraine

As the situation in Ukraine unfolds, we remain focused on our investment process: being active, long-term investors in companies with strong balance sheets and solid fundamentals, employing our research intensity capabilities.
Investment Association UK Equity Income sector’s most consistent fund of the decade

Richard Colwell’s approach of long-term ownership combined with strong stewardship recognised in this analysis from Trustnet.
Market Monitor – 11 February 2022

New concerns about the pace of interest rate rises in the coming months have put a brake on global stock market gains.
UK equities: it’s all to play for!

We talk to Richard Colwell, Head of UK Equities, and Jeremy Smith, Portfolio Manager and Head of UK Research, about the much-maligned UK market, the themes, opportunities and challenges playing out there, and why the UK could be better placed than other international markets to prosper.
Investment team updates – Bullet points 4 February 2022

Latest news from around the investment desks.
Bank of England raises interest rates: what does it mean for you?

As widely expected, the Bank of England (BoE) has decided to raise interest rates for the second time in two months – the first back-to-back rate rise since 2004.
Year of the Tiger: a focus on prosperity and productivity

2022 should be an interesting year for China’s equity market, but will the tiger roar? Our region experts take a look.