Thematic / Megatrends

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Q2 2026 Sustainability Debrief: Can investor stewardship really make a difference?
  • 22 hours ago

Sustainability is no longer just about minimising harm. It’s increasingly about resilience, autonomy and long-term value. From food systems and AI governance to security: stewardship plays a critic...

AI Boom or Bubble? Lessons from the Dot-Com Period
  • 22 hours ago

This paper compares the current AI-driven market to the dot-com boom of the late 1990s.

Stewardship Across Generations: A Stronger Model for Japan’s Boards
  • 22 hours ago

Japanese companies favor seniority, but there may be material benefits to multigenerational boards. Japan has made major strides in corporate governance over the past decade. Reforms have included...

AI Transition: Survey Findings Suggest Tipping Point Is Near
  • 22 hours ago

A new Citi Research report suggests that a tipping point is near for AI adoption in China. Our Innovation Lab survey finds AI adoption is widespread but shallow — but once the tipping point is reac...

Not an AI Bet
  • 22 hours ago

As AI narratives dominate markets, disciplined credit underwriting helps separate real opportunity from hype, with a focus on downside protection.

Investing through disruption: Lessons from history for the age of AI
  • 16 Apr 2026

It is generally accepted that artificial intelligence (AI...

The Swiss innovation advantage that most investors miss
  • 16 Apr 2026

For decades, global capital overwhelmingly favoured US assets.

Private Credit: The Link in the Capital Chain
  • 16 Apr 2026

The views expressed herein do not constitute research, investment advice or trade recommendations, do not necessarily represent the views of all AB portfolio-management teams and are subject to cha...

Digital Assets: The Month Crypto Moved Towards Commodity Classification - Regulatory Developments, Tokenized Equities, and Corporate Deployments in March 2026
  • 16 Apr 2026

Digital Assets Monthly