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Fixed Income Forward: July 2026
  • 14 Jul 2026

In a higher-for-longer environment, stable coupon income has re-emerged as the primary anchor of fixed income returns. Investment success will depend less on central bank forecasting and more on bu...

What is a ‘split’ insurance market and how can you find value in it?
  • 14 Jul 2026

When some lines are easing while others stay under pressure, an analytical view on where you can get the strongest protection and return on risk spend can secure value.

Wildfire risk is everyone’s risk: What families and advisors need to know now
  • 14 Jul 2026

Wildfire risk is rising across North America. This article explores how families can better manage exposure through home hardening, proactive preparation, and thoughtful insurance strategies.

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Positive structural case for EM won’t collapse under a few Fed hikes
  • 14 Jul 2026

EM resilience tested by Fed, fueled by long-term flows Emerging market equities have more than doubled the S&P 500's return year-to-date, and have held up well despite rising Fed hike expectations...

From sports to pop culture: Prediction markets $1 trillion bet
  • 14 Jul 2026

Convergence of brokers, betting and prediction markets Prediction markets (PMs) have exploded in popularity over the past year, with volumes doubling since the start of May. By some measures, predi...

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Back on the chain gang
  • 14 Jul 2026

France’s finances remain an issue, with political instability likely to delay efforts to tackle the deficit. Elsewhere, the Middle East weighs on central banks.

The Weekly Brief
  • 13 Jul 2026

The Bank of England (BoE) is in a challenging position as the UK economy battles with still-sticky inflation and questions around the growth outlook. Last week’s data showed headline inflation acce...

The Rise and Rise of Private Debt for Insurance Investors
  • 13 Jul 2026

Private debt keeps gaining ground in insurance portfolios for many reasons. Private debt is increasingly valued for how it can help insurers operationally and strategically: support liability match...

Navigating Japan Equities: Monthly Insights from Tokyo (July 2026)
  • 13 Jul 2026

This month we discuss the market reaction to perceived political pressure on the Bank of Japan. We also assess Japan’s “AI Basic Plan”; while the strategy’s effectiveness is difficult to gauge at t...