“Europe is great at discussion and regulation, but rather poor at actually doing business,” says Sweden’s AP3 CIO, Jonas Thulin. “The equity market is harsh, and when it votes it walks out the door. This has been happening for a long time in Europe.”
The emergence of DeepSeek and the potential undoing of Nvidia’s dominance, even momentarily, is a stark reminder of the need for diversification and the fragility of markets. Top1000funds.com takes a look at what the market rout means for long-term portfolios.
In January 2020 Roger Urwin laid down a call to action for asset owners and corporations to use the decade to drive greater wellbeing and wealth in the lives of their stakeholders. Now halfway through the decade, he reviews the state of play in this complicated picture.
Investors should expect more inequality, de-globalisation and volatility to influence their portfolios in 2025 alongside a heightened risk of unintended exposures. Chief strategist at IMCO, Nick Chamie, says investors should adopt a flexible, innovative approach to ensure they tether to the strongest trends while mitigating risks.
Oregon Investment Council heard how AI will have a big impact on the portfolio, particularly equity. Meanwhile, momentum in US equities will remain supported by the stunning earnings of the Magnificent Seven.
The CFA Institute mission to help the investment industry understand and fully implement net-zero investing is ramping up.
Following the launch of its groundbreaking paper: Net Zero in the Balance: A Guide to Transformative Industry Thinking, the global association of investment professionals continues to highlight the financial risks of climate change and the potential returns to investors in addressing this challenge.
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