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299. Expert insights into the FTSE 250
Chris St John, manager of the AXA Framlington UK Mid Cap fund, walks us through the FTSE 250, providing insights into its composition, changes, and dynamics of the mid cap index. We cover the diversity within the index, sectoral makeup and international e
298. Why Japan is due for a review of investor perception
Richard Kaye, manager of Comgest Growth Japan, covers a range of topics relevant to investors today, beginning with insights into ongoing reforms at the Tokyo Stock Exchange, emphasising the need for genuine change driven from within companies.The discuss
297. From Goldilocks to recession: the polarising outlook for 2024
James Mee, co-head of multi-asset strategies and manager of the Waverton Multi-Asset Income fund, dives into the current economic landscape, exploring the likelihood of a recession and the factors influencing global markets. Giving an update on fund posit
296. 2024 investment outlook: unpacking the past, predicting the future
Darius McDermott and Juliet Schooling Latter return for a comprehensive quarterly market update reflecting on key moments from the last year, particularly focusing on the dominant themes of inflation, interest rates, and technology. Darius and Juliet shar
295. Recession, rates and rebalancing – predicting the fixed income landscape in 2024
Fixed income yields are at a once in a generation opportunity according to Alex Pelteshki, co-manager of Aegon Strategic Bond. Alex provides us with a comprehensive overview on the peaking of rates and yields, emphasising the impact of already tight mon
294. Why the big tech names can continue to outperform in 2024
Simon Nichols, manager of BNY Mellon Multi-Asset Balanced, explains why he believes the worlds leading technology firms can continue to deliver strong performance heading into 2024. Simon also explains the funds thematic approach, and how it helps ident
293. Navigating complexity: ESG and Human Rights
Dr. Paul Jourdan, CEO of Amati Global Investors, explores the unique ESGH approach employed by Amati, shedding light on the importance of adding the "H" for Human Rights to ESG, emphasising its significance as a separate category of investment r
292. Trends, risks and opportunities in global bonds
This episode covers the interesting dynamics of the past year, including varying economic forecasts, the impact of hiking cycles, and the phases of higher yields in developed markets. Eva Sun-Wai, fund manager on the M&G Global Macro Bond fund, provid
291. Why investors should keep a keen eye on UK equities in 2024
Alexandra Jackson, manager of Rathbone UK Opportunities, discusses the challenges faced by the UK equities market, examining the impact of global events, rising bond yields, and third-quarter results on investor sentiment. Alexandra provides a nuanced per
290. Defensive plays: how to thrive in a market full of surprises
Dillon Lancaster, co-manager of the TwentyFour Dynamic Bond fund, talks us through the current push and pull factors in the bond market, focusing on the team's strategic moves in response to the central banks' aggressive rate hikes over the past