Q3 Multi-Asset Perspectives: Tightening not frightening

15 October 2026 | Julian Howard

The third quarter of 2026 saw a more subdued return from global markets compared to the second quarter, with the MSCI AC World Index delivering +1.3% in local currency terms.

Surprisingly Predictable: 25 Years of Catastrophe Bond Returns

12 October 2026 | Dr Rom Aviv

Natural catastrophes are unpredictable. However, the behaviour of the asset class of financial instruments that cover natural catastrophe risk - catastrophe bonds (cat bonds) - has historically exhibited a notably consistent pattern. That apparent contradiction is central to the investment case.

Europe’s HALO effect: Finding resilience after a tough geopolitical summer

08 October 2026 | David Barker

Headlines over the summer were challenging for Europe. Hope for resolution in the US-Iran conflict peaked at the start of July, with oil prices falling close to USD 70 per barrel before rapid re-escalation took prices back above USD 100, reigniting inflation fears.

Optimising fixed income allocations in a new market regime

29 September 2026 | Ralph Gasser

With benchmark government yield curves relentlessly trending upwards and core markets credit spreads at 19-year lows, the need for specialist fixed income solutions offering contained interest rate risk, substantial excess spreads, intact valuation profiles and true diversification benefits remains, in my view, pressing.