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19 March 2026
Active ETFs
Innovation in Active ETFs: Conviction in both quant and fundamental research to pursue alpha
Innovation in Active ETFs: Conviction in both quant and fundamental research to pursue alpha
How we work to drive client outcomes through a combination of disciplined quantitative models and fundamental research driven company-level insights.
19 March 2026
Middle East: Markets brace for extended disruption
Middle East: Markets brace for extended disruption
With the economic impact of the crisis hinging on the flow of oil, investors should remain disciplined and focus on long‑term fundamentals over fast‑moving headlines.
17 March 2026
Multi-Asset
Multi asset
Market Perspectives: What will central banks do about $100 oil?
Market Perspectives: What will central banks do about $100 oil?
Events in the Middle East mean uncertainty for financial markets. That said, moves remain relatively modest. The S&P 500 stands around 5% lower.
17 March 2026
Fixed income
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – I won’t back down: stalemate in Strait of Hormuz
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – I won’t back down: stalemate in Strait of Hormuz
There seems to be no easy way out of the Iran war, as the ongoing closure of the crucial seaway continues to impact prices and economies around the world. Read on for a breakdown of fixed income news across sectors and regions.
17 March 2026
Equity - Global
Equity - Global
Why own US small caps in 2026
Why own US small caps in 2026
Despite the significant policy and geopolitical uncertainty, the investment case for US small caps remains intact.
12 March 2026
Equity
Iran conflict brings oil supply risk into sharp focus
Iran conflict brings oil supply risk into sharp focus
Disruptions linked to Iran have translated geopolitical risk into real oil supply constraints, reshaping global energy markets.
10 March 2026
Fixed income
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Smoke on the water
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Smoke on the water
The market continues to trade on the potential macro consequences of events in the Middle East, with the threat of Iranian attacks effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a sharp spike in oil prices.
9 March 2026
Multi-Asset
Multi asset
Market Perspectives: $100 oil. How much pain will it cause and what can be done about it?
Market Perspectives: $100 oil. How much pain will it cause and what can be done about it?
The Middle East supply shock pushes oil above $100. Could it rise further and what do we need to see before the situation eases?
5 March 2026
Equity
Emerging Market Equities: Initial reaction to the US-Israeli strike on Iran
Emerging Market Equities: Initial reaction to the US-Israeli strike on Iran
The Iran war has stirred geopolitical nerves; EM markets have so far reacted in line with broader risk sentiment rather than fundamentals. What are the key risks?
3 March 2026
Fixed income
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Everybody wants to rule the world
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Everybody wants to rule the world
With the invasion of Iran, geopolitics is once again dominating proceedings.
3 March 2026
Fixed income
EMEA Investment grade examined 2026 - The importance of portfolio construction
EMEA Investment grade examined 2026 - The importance of portfolio construction
While credit markets proved to be relatively resilient in the face of multiple geopolitical events, there is no guarantee that this will always be the case. So, how do we see credit markets against such a backdrop?
2 March 2026
Multi-Asset
Multi asset
Market Perspectives: Middle East conflict – market impacts and implications
Market Perspectives: Middle East conflict – market impacts and implications
This week we focus on the weekend’s events after the US and Israel began major combat operations against Iran.
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