Thematic / Megatrends

Consider how global mega forces are impacting portfolios

Weekly Comments on Credit: November 7, 2025
  • 2 days ago

This week the U.S. government shutdown became the longest in history. Amid the scarcity of official data, investors have relied on private reports for signals on the economy, reacting negatively to...

Navigating the future: macroeconomic challenges and commercial real estate opportunities
  • 2 days ago

Discover how global real estate investment strategies can adapt to today’s economic volatility, shifting demographics, and rapid technological change.

Market Review for October 2025
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In October 2025, the Japanese market extended its rally for the seventh month in a row, with both the TOPIX and Nikkei 225 reaching record highs amid optimism over the new Takaichi cabinet, expansi...

Will investing for income become the new trend in an ageing world?
  • 3 days ago

As societies age, investor preferences will shift towards stable income over capital appreciation, reshaping portfolio construction.

Pacific Multi-Asset Solutions Video Update
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In this Video Update, Freddie Streeter, Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, is joined by Pacific’s Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager, Will Bartleet, and Will Thompson, Chief Sustainability...

Controlling the Controllables in an Uncertain World
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Sustainability and value investing have not always been seen as natural bedfellows. Historically, most sustainable strategies have focused on the high-growth areas of the market – the remit of inno...

Back to the Future: New Zealand re-opens itself for upstream exploration
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Earlier this year, New Zealand reversed a self-imposed ban on offshore oil and gas exploration begun in 2018 and is now allowing companies to apply for new licenses. Frankie Hulbert, an S&P Global...

From Savanna to Silicon: The Red Queen Meets Big Tech
  • 3 days ago

AI-related spending keeps growing, but are investors being compensated for the risks? Discover how prior investment booms offer clues on how the current cycle might unfold. (6 min read)

From Savanna to Silicon: The Red Queen Meets AI
  • 3 days ago

AI-related spending keeps growing, but are investors being compensated for the risks? Discover how prior investment booms offer clues on how the current cycle might unfold. (6 min read)