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Europe’s Place in a Global Private Credit Portfolio
  • 20 Oct 2026

Europe can offer relative value and diversification for a US-focused private credit portfolio through exposure to a broad and growing market.

Diversification isn’t what it used to be
  • 20 Oct 2026

In multi-asset investing, diversification can take many forms, but its purpose is clear: to improve risk-adjusted returns by reducing reliance on any one asset class, return driver or market theme....

Beyond Dividends and Coupons: The Role of Options in Multi-Asset Income Investing
  • 20 Oct 2026

Options strategies broaden income sources, but they also complement traditional assets and may improve outcomes.

IMF outlook: global resilience, persistent inflation and market implications for investors
  • 20 Oct 2026

The IMF global growth outlook signals resilient yet uneven activity, AI-led investment and persistent inflation risks, reinforcing the need for supply buffers, fiscal repair and disciplined policie...

Catastrophe Models and Capital Markets in the Insurance Industry
  • 20 Oct 2026

By Dom Dusseau and Brendan Ng, Woodwell Climate Research Center Cat bond investors are being paid less for taking on risk. The average spread on new cat bonds has fallen from 3.71…

Higher Bond Yields cause allocators to re-evaluate
  • 20 Oct 2026

Higher bond yields are prompting a fresh look at asset allocation. Discover how CI GAM is positioning portfolios for balance and resilience.

Equity Indexing Overview Q3 2026
  • 20 Oct 2026

Using a variety of unique approaches, MarketVector Indexes ("MarketVector") creates pure-play, investable indexes that target equity exposures with unparalleled precision, balancing design ideals w...

Q3 2026 CIO Review and Outlook
  • 20 Oct 2026

Sean Taylor, Chief Investment Officer, reviews a volatile third quarter for emerging markets and explains why his broader outlook remains constructive.

The New Reality of El Niño: Why “Business as Usual” Is No Longer an Option
  • 20 Oct 2026

A rapidly intensifying El Niño is increasing risks to operations, supply chains and workforces worldwide. Learn practical strategies to strengthen resilience and prepare for greater weather volatility