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We've been vocal about US credit looking broadly expensive and the need for investors to diversify their fixed income allocations. Having previously made the case for European credit, we now turn our attention to emerging market debt and the opportunity it presents for active credit managers willing to do the work. From cheap valuations relative to developed markets, to supportive technicals, to the attractive opportunities presented by dispersion, we outline eight reasons why this unloved asset class deserves a fresh look from investors. Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/4FzN50Xga4J

Did you know that the number of QFII and internationalised markets in China has more than doubled since 2022? With 91 contracts now available, China is opening its capital markets like never before and offering global investors greater access to typically less correlated assets. Learn more about this evolution:  https://lnkd.in/eGF-Su2e

Just why are we so fascinated by gold? In 1992, a British farmer unearthed the largest quantity of Roman coins ever found. He discovered a story of crisis and flight to safety as the Saxons invaded and seeking sanctuary, a Roman family buried their gold. In modern times, we still haven't resolved why we're so enamoured of the yellow metal. Is it just a hedge or something more? In our latest MAIS article, Professor Campbell Harvey explores why investors buy gold, why its price behaves so strangely, and whether its scarcity will endure. https://ow.ly/cscY50Xhr6p

Emerging markets are entering an exciting new chapter, where the explosion of data availability is reshaping the investment landscape. For quantitative investors, this means unprecedented opportunities to uncover opportunities and build portfolio solutions that thrive on complexity.

Here's the paradox facing climate-conscious investors: while the carbon intensity of major indices has steadily declined, global emissions continue their relentless climb. Capital is fleeing high-emission sectors instead of funding the transition leaders within them. In our new paper "(De)-Carbonara: A Better Recipe for Reducing Emissions," Bowie Ko and Ben Zhao show a systematic approach to identifying these leaders. Real decarbonisation requires investing where the carbon actually is, not avoiding it. https://ow.ly/6mkV50Xecg0

How can China unlock consumer spending when hundreds of millions of rural residents and migrant workers need to save for medical costs and old age? In this week’s Views from the Floor, Nick Wilcox previews why investors should look out for any signals on welfare reform rather than tariff theatre from a key policy meeting. It's administratively unglamorous and won't make headlines like AI chip bans. But it could be a real game changer for China's economic rebalancing. https://ow.ly/rPJ050XfHH7

From auto sector bankruptcies to regional bank troubles and a Fed Beige Book showing economic softness, the warning signs are multiplying. In this week's Signals & Sentiment, Chief Market Strategist, Kristina Hooper, examines whether these 'sick canaries' signal broader credit market stress ahead, especially as US-China tensions threaten the AI spending that's been propping up equity markets. Read the latest from Kristina: https://lnkd.in/eiN2__Hd

This #VolunteeringMonth, we’re proud to highlight how our teams have been using their #ManKind volunteering hours to make a positive impact in communities around the globe. From mentoring initiatives to environmental projects, our people are coming together to give back where it matters most.

Our latest quarterly credit market update highlights a shift in focus away from US assets. Sriram Reddy, Putri Pascualy, CFA, CQF, John Lidington, CFA, and Tarek Abou Zeid examine the interplay between elevated dispersion, technical tailwinds, and fiscal dynamics across European and emerging market debt. Read their perspectives on where active managers might find value this quarter. https://lnkd.in/eWa3bA53

Since ChatGPT burst onto the scene in November 2022, AI has rapidly advanced beyond simple conversational interfaces toward autonomous “agentic AI”. In the first in a two-part series, we demonstrate how this technology can bridge the gap between generic large language model responses and fully integrated, actionable research output, and explain how agentic AI can be employed to accelerate research on trend-following strategy design. Read the full paper: https://lnkd.in/eRBAPv2d