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The bullish case for Emerging Markets after a decade of US exceptionalism
  • 26 Feb 2026

Why emerging markets equities may outperform as valuations, policy tailwinds and structural growth align.

USD to stabilize; JPY unresponsive to BoJ
  • 26 Feb 2026

USD stabilizes in the near term despite policy uncertainty, while BoJ actions fail to spark a sustained recovery in the yen.

View on rates: Uneven policies, selective duration
  • 26 Feb 2026

After synchronised monetary easing, fiscal dominance and sticky inflation drive policy divergence, calling for selective duration across markets.

Euro LDI Update: Dutch pension reform – what’s the problem?
  • 26 Feb 2026

Assessing the impact Dutch pension reforms on markets. We also look forwards at the likely direction of key rates for liability hedging.

Bond Bulletin: How impactful is the tariff ruling?
  • 26 Feb 2026

The US Supreme Court’s ruling against the Trump administration’s tariffs appears to have been largely priced into markets. This week’s Bond Bulletin explores the potential impact of the tariff deci...

Guide to the Markets - UK
  • 25 Feb 2026

Could TPR’s next Annual Funding Statement bring more clarity to the revised funding regime in the UK?
  • 25 Feb 2026

Gareth Connolly and Graham McLean share where they think the Pensions Regulator’s next Annual Funding Statement could give trustees, sponsors and advisers clearer expectations on the revised fundin...

Retirement CDC: The future of UK pensions?
  • 25 Feb 2026

In this episode we unpack how Retirement CDC works, why it may offer higher income than annuities and what it means for member decision making at retirement.

Why Global Money Week matters for employers - and how HR can lead the way
  • 25 Feb 2026

As employee financial stress increases, how can employers balance the need to support financial wellbeing and financial literacy with employee benefit budget pressures to improve workforce resilience?