Thematic / Megatrends

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Trending Forward: Beyond the Disruption
  • 19 hours ago

The evolution and future of softwareInvesting Insights from the Sustainable Equity Team

CT UK Social Bond Fund Annual Social Performance Report 2025
  • 19 hours ago

Our CT UK Social Bond Fund 2025 Annual Social Performance Report, independently produced by The Big Issue Group, shows how UK social bonds can support affordable housing, clean energy, vital infras...

Private Credit Under Scrutiny: What Matters—and What Doesn’t
  • 19 hours ago

Key Takeaways Headline risks are overstated: recent bankruptcies were driven by non-core lending and fraud—not systemic weakness in private credit The real risk is manager-specific: concentration...

What Does the Iran War Mean for Emerging Markets?
  • 19 hours ago

In a volatile period, we believe emerging markets’ stronger fundamentals will shine through the noise. Conflict in the Middle East—and the resulting energy shock—has raised concerns for emerging ma...

Not so artificial: The case for building investment-led Al solutions
  • 19 hours ago

Manulife's investment-led Al tools cut research time, deepen fundamental analysis, and improve real-time responsiveness—while keeping investment decisions with professionals under strong governance...

The 60/40 Portfolio Is Dead. Long Live the 60/40.
  • 19 hours ago

Martin Leinweber, CFA, Head of Digital Asset Research & Strategy

A Better Vantage Point The great rotation in the age of AI
  • 19 hours ago

A Better Vantage video discusses how AI may shape markets over time, including the “great rotation” from builders to adopters and the potential for market volatility.

How Equity Income Can Cushion Inflation and Create Durable Returns
  • 10 Apr 2026

Fears of an inflation spike bolster the case for adding equity income exposure to allocations. Conflict in the Middle East has raised the specter of inflation again. As the energy price shock thre...

Economics Weekly: Wow, It's Been Quite a First Quarter
  • 10 Apr 2026

In this Economics Weekly Richard de Chazal explores the three major thematic events from the past quarter and contemplates where we go from here.