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Four multi-asset perspectives on inflation

We also provide a summary of our investment research – a hallmark of our investment practice, as we often integrate findings into our management of portfolios.

Pandemic to endemic; living with infection, inflation and higher rates

As a result, the new strain may do little more than slow, rather than stall further economic growth, as markets focus on high inflation and the end of central banks’ asset purchases.

Brits saved £4bn due to Omicron fears ahead of looming cost of living crisis

1% of people cancelled bigger plans over Christmas, resulting in savings of over £1,000.

Central Banks, Not Covid, Will Drive Global Economies in 2022

From 2023 onward, most agree, growth will return to its long-term norm of around 3.5%, as if Covid never happened.

Global M&A Insights: Technology deals dominate in 2021

We also look into the reasons behind record capital raising by technology companies, the considerations required for AI due diligence and talent retention in technology acquisitions, and the global trend for growing government intervention on sensitive tr

Alternative Assets to Reach $23.21tn in 2026

Alternatives Industry Will Continue to Adapt and Prosper

2021 Private Equity Deal Value Surpasses Pre-Lehman Brothers Peak

Negative Real Interest Rates Bolster Strong Position for Private Equity, Despite Inflationary Concerns

Hedge Funds 2021 AUM up +8.1% on 2020 Reaching $4.32tn

Asset Class Returns up +15.52% (Annualized)

Real Estate AUM Expected to Grow by 41% in 5 Years

AUM set to rise to $1.83tn by 2026

Digitalisation reduces costs by up to 50%

Together with our technology partners IBM, we are currently developing a solution for “conversational banking”.

The digital Euro - taking shape in 2022

Most Central Banks are in the process of evaluating, designing or even launching a digital version of their official currency

Regulation ‘huge structural risk’ for investors

Regulatory measures around ESG have reinforced this trend, but Leaviss warned that there are not enough assets at the moment to feed that demand.

Reporting of private placements: a challenge for institutional investors

One category is emerging in their portfolios and that is private investments, including private equity (PE).

Women continue to feel financial impact of the pandemic, new research finds

Women also appear to be impacted by the current uncertainty around the Omicron variant and the impact of price rises as a result of inflation surging.

Coutts: How Investment Backed Lending Could Help When Opportunity Knocks

IBL could provide quick access to funds for the next big thing in your life.

The Polluter Pays Principle: good news for UK leaseholders with ongoing cladding issues?

Costs of remediation work to remove and replace unsafe cladding can reach into the millions.

Rothschild: Asset Management Europe

Although the negative impact on GDP will likely be more muted compared to previous Covid-19 waves, the fast spreading Omicron variant will nonetheless hurt economic activity.

Which ETF issuers dominated Europe in 2021?

The German asset manager saw €17.4bn inflows in 2021, taking its ETF AUM to €155bn.

The ties that bind: merging your investment reporting operations

Sometimes the people making the decisions are middle management

Surprising 43% mix in UK is financially dependent on someone else

"It is surprising however how much financial weight the younger population are carrying in order to support their parents."

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