Real estate – understanding the new normal

Where next for real estate? With sections on the UK, Continental European and US real estate our team take a closer look at the economic backdrop, activity in 2022, the outlook for 2023 plus strategy calls across various sub-sectors.
Real Estate: Preserving Value

There was a definite air of positivity in European real estate markets in January and February 2022.
No more bad news should be good news in 2023

After a dismal year for markets, William Davies gives his thoughts on risks and opportunities in the market as we head into 2023. While there is plenty to be cautious about, a repeat of 2022 seems unlikely.
CIO outlook: market conditions, fixed income and equities, commodities and real assets

Our Global CIO on market conditions, fixed income and equities, commodities and real assets
CIO outlook: net zero, asset allocation, corporate profits and the tech sector

Our Global CIO on Global CIO, on net zero, asset allocation, corporate profits and the tech sector
CIO outlook: global markets, Ukraine, recession fears and supply chains

Our Global CIO talks global markets, Ukraine, recession fears and supply chains
Emerging markets: volatility doesn’t disrupt the process

Following the recent challenging period we felt it prudent to communicate our views. Since the end of Q321 our Emerging Markets Opportunity strategy has experienced volatile performance, coinciding with considerable market volatility. We have made mistakes and we feel the market is making mistakes too.
CIO outlook: market volatility, oil and interest rates

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put markets on edge. With a high level of uncertainty and rising commodity prices, will central banks change their plans on rate increases?
Solutions Enhanced: Capital Market Assumptions 2022 Making a transition

The end of 2021 saw a continuing reminder of the impact of coronavirus, inflation occurring in major economies, and the world waking up to the stark choices presented by the climate emergency. We set out the expectations for what all this could mean for investors over the next five years and in the longer run. These capital market assumptions form the base case we use when constructing strategic asset allocations for clients.
Let’s get physical

We believe a combination of direct and indirect property can be a powerful mix. Here we take a closer look at our approach to physical property in our portfolio.