Thematic / Megatrends

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THE CASE OF AI DISRUPTION AND CLO DISPERSION
  • 26 Mar 2026

Recent AI-driven volatility within the tech sector is fueling increased dispersion across the leveraged loan market with pronounced effects on CLOs.

China’s Electrifying Future
  • 26 Mar 2026

China's electrification strategy drives renewable energy adoption, grid modernization, and industrial growth in EVs, AI, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Japan’s renaissance: macro, micro and physical AI
  • 26 Mar 2026

Japan is entering an exciting new phase, with several advantages that distinguish it from other major markets. There will inevitably continue to be periods of volatility as geopolitical tensions pl...

Revolution—Not Evolution: Detangling tokenization of RWAs
  • 26 Mar 2026

As crypto regulation evolves and blockchain-integrated technology adoption accelerates, the tokenization of real-world assets is gaining momentum. Sandy Kaul, Head of Innovation at Franklin Templet...

The “Software Apocalypse” Narrative: Fact or Fiction?
  • 26 Mar 2026

Shares of mega-cap software companies recently fell amid fears that agentic AI could replace them entirely. Here’s why those concerns may be overblown and how to spot the real AI winners.

Kristian West
  • 25 Mar 2026

Managing Director, is Head of Investment Platform. He is responsible for identifying synergies across our investment platforms and optimizing. This includes leveraging the strengths of our investme...

Power, protests and the future of investor influence
  • 25 Mar 2026

Explore the evolving ESG landscape, where shareholder power is shrinking in the US but growing in South Korea. Discover the future of investor influence.

From discovery to decisions data AI and the future of mining
  • 25 Mar 2026

In mining, advantage rarely comes from the technology itself. It is shaped by how effectively it is applied to the problems and opportunities experienced by our teams, how well it is integrated int...

Software: When artificial intelligence reshuffles the deck
  • 25 Mar 2026

AI is undermining traditional software. But it is forcing companies to reinvent themselves.