Three common behavioural biases have the potential to derail portfolios amid a new, volatile market regime, according to Blackrock.
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As a business journalist and editor for over 20 years, Andrew has far-reaching experience across financial services. For the majority of this time, he has run online content, publications, events and bespoke projects across Asia Pacific & the Middle East – both for large publishing houses as well as family-run, entrepreneurial firms. Andrew has also written two books focused on the private banking and wealth management sector - "How to Prosper in the New World of Asian Wealth Management: A Best Practice Guide", and "Winning Relationships in Asian Wealth. Connect with him on LinkedIn here.
Government investment teams drive ESG uptake
Invesco study finds 75% of sovereign wealth funds and 47% of central banks adopting a formal ESG policy.
Gold defies headwinds with 2022 recovery
Strong ETF inflows have driven increased demand for gold in the first six months of the year, despite a weaker second quarter, finds the latest quarterly report from the World Gold Council.
Investors keep close eye on EM equities
PGIM is advocating selective exposure to emerging market (EM) equities – including China – across growth leaders and fintech firms.
Climate litigation: The growing risk for companies
Schroders’ Simon Webber and Isabella Hervey-Bathurst are looking for climate leaders to mitigate this risk.
Investors turn attention to infrastructure
High inflation and net zero targets are key contributors to infrastructure assets looking more attractive to a growing number of investors, according to ClearBridge Investments.
Tapping into renewed value in bonds
Investors like Pimco which believe central banks will ultimately get control of inflation in the coming years are starting to get paid more.
Invesco sees bright spots in market outlook
Signs are emerging in the current environment that offer investors scope for optimism, including easing supply chain pressures and positive economic markers in China, according to Invesco.
Investors to scrutinise green property bonds
The real sustainability of green bond issuance in the property sector needs to be assessed carefully, according to BNY Mellon Investment Management (BNY Mellon IM).
Faltering ESG performance raises investor doubts
There are increasing questions about ESG investing as the focus on performance, data, reporting and transparency sharpens, according to a study by Schroders.
