Institutional investors have not been as broadly optimistic as they are today since the announcement of a COVID-19 vaccine. It suggests they are becoming immune to policy uncertainty or at least believe such uncertainties have peaked.

Drawing on a recent Bank of England study, the guests explain how different participants leave distinct footprints on the FX curve, and why CTAs, far from being passive allocators, can act as dynamic responders to changing regimes. This is systematic trading, without the shorthand.

State Street explores the rise of active ETFs, regulatory shifts, retail investor growth, and how Luxembourg and Ireland are shaping the ETF landscape in Europe.

Justin Anderson, Mawer’s Chief Technology Officer, sits down to discuss the evolving “build-in vs. build-out” technology framework.

Currency investing requires a resilient framework built on fair value, macro insight and long-term discipline. How do we navigate FX risk through market cycles, dislocations and the shifting role of the U.S. dollar?

Consistently making the right decisions is one of the hardest things to master as an investor. And in times of crisis, when irrational fears take hold, the temptation to seek safety in the herd is at its most alluring. For Hollie Briggs, Head of Global Product Management for Loomis Sayles’ Growth Equity Strategies team rigorous…

FSC Development Director Ron William explores whether the U.S. dollar is losing its dominance, noting its weakest first-half performance in over 50 years despite global risk events that usually boost it.

From the first futures in 1848 to today’s zero-day options, Cem Karsan, Mandy Xu, and Ed Tom chart how derivatives have moved from the market’s periphery to its center of gravity. At the core is Cboe’s new VIX decomposition tool, which disentangles moves driven by downside hedging, upside speculation, and shifts in the…

Sir Isaac Newton was a legendary physicist and mathematician. But even the man known for developing the theory of gravity failed to time the market. It is said that after cashing in his shares of Britain’s South Sea Company, Newton bought back into the stock right before it crashed. Avoiding the most common mistakes that…

In his latest video series, Colin Purdie, CFA, Manulife IM's CIO of public markets, offers valuable insight to help investors navigate both uncertainty and opportunity in today’s dynamic market landscape.

In this episode of Unearthed, hosts John Reade and Joseph Cavatoni, Senior Market Strategists at the World Gold Council, unpack the latest macro trends and data influencing the gold market – from shifting investor sentiment and mixed U.S. economic data, to renewed tariff tensions and policy unpredictability.

Why are actively managed core bonds attractive today? PIMCO portfolio managers Mohit Mittal and Sachin Gupta discuss the compelling global opportunity set amid diverging growth and policy shifts.

The macroeconomic environment for CMBS has changed dramatically over the past several years. How do CMBS investors build diverse, quality exposure and find opportunities in this asset class? Jennison’s Adriano Taylor-Escribano discusses options in the latest Clipping Coupons podcast.

Actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) go beyond replicating a benchmark index. So how do managers of active ETFs decide which investments to go for? How do they make choices such as the addition of ESG considerations to their selection criteria?

Mark Rutherford, Co-Manager of Mawer’s Canadian large cap strategy, discusses the ongoing volatility in oil, the unique role of gold, the outlook for Canadian banks, and the potential impact of recent political changes. Mark also shares how the Mawer team is leveraging AI to enhance their investment process and decision-…

In this episode equity analyst Dominic Drzazga discusses the current state of Canadian small caps, highlighting how geopolitical volatility creates both challenges and opportunities. The conversation covers recent portfolio additions including Sprott's precious metals trust and Kraken's underwater robotics…

Joined by Sue Brake, former CIO of the Future Fund and Board member at NZ Super Fund and Stephen Gilmore, Chief Investment Officer at CalPERS, we unpack the practical and cultural changes required to implement TPA, from breaking down silos to fostering joined-up thinking.

The evolution of wealth management continues to be shaped by cutting-edge approaches, particularly in the realm of semi-liquid funds. A recent discussion highlighted several transformative trends and insights into how these products are redefining investment strategies and opportunities.

Known for his expertise in corporate valuation, Aswath rarely discusses how he manages his own money. We cover his philosophy, asset allocation, position sizing rules, lifecycle diversification, and the lessons he’s learned from decades of investing his own wealth.

Disruption has been the trend of 2025. Upheaval is everywhere, from geopolitics and trade, to the fields of technology, payments, ways of working and more. Does a thematic approach help equity investors to cut through all the noise, or could it be that investment themes or trends are also being disrupted?