Thematic / Megatrends

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The future of pay in private equity: Balancing cost, compliance and competitiveness
  • 16 hours ago

Private equity firms are rethinking employee pay amid regulatory pressures, rising expectations around equity and fairness, and stagnant salary budgets.

Looking past the US Tech dominance
  • 1 day ago

US equities broaden beyond Tech as AI volatility rises. Russell indices show rotation to small caps and value stocks.

Proxy Voting Outlook: Spotlight Turns to Governance in Transition Year
  • 1 day ago

–36% decline in total shareholder proposals for S&P 1500 companies in 2025 41% rate of support for shareholder proposals on governance i...

Material Matters: Digging into Commodities
  • 1 day ago

From gold’s surge to oil’s evolving dynamics, commodities are once again commanding investors’ attention. In this episode of Fixing Your Interest, we break down what’s driving the asset class and w...

What’s beyond the Top 60 in Canada?
  • 1 day ago

Canada’s investment landscape is often defined by the S&P/TSX 60, the benchmark that comprises the nation’s largest companies. These larger-cap companies—predominantly Financials and Energy firms—t...

A Broader Toolkit for Defense in Multi-Asset Income
  • 1 day ago

A multifaceted mix has the potential to bolster income portfolios against market downturns. The playing field presents broad opportunities for income investors today, with income and growth potenti...

Cutting through the noise in direct lending headlines
  • 1 day ago

Given the extensive media attention on direct lending in recent months, we believe it is important to clarify several of the most frequently highlighted issues. Much of the current commentary ri...

Bond navigators: AI issues dominate market
  • 1 day ago

The world is obsessed with AI. Equity markets have risen on a wave of AI optimism. Now credit markets are trying to absorb a wave of issuance.

AI: Sparking the New Electricity Revolution
  • 4 days ago

Electricity demand is growing after years of stagnation, driven by electrification, reindustrialisation, and artificial intelligence, which are outpacing infrastructure expansion.