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Market Outlooks
Multi-Asset Outlook 2021: All Change
News of game-changing vaccines in late 2020 heralded a dramatic shift in expectations for markets and the economy in 2021. Paul O’Connor, Head of the UK-based Multi Asset Team, considers the rationale behind this optimism, and areas he believes can benefit.
Retirement
Plan Talk: Best of 2020
In this year’s final episode of our Plan Talk podcast, Retirement Director Ben Rizzuto recaps notable updates, trends and legal cases from the past year in the defined contribution space. And as always, he shares a playlist of his favorite new songs from 2020.
Market Outlooks
2021 – In a Word: Recovery
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Andrew Mulliner, Portfolio Manager and Head of Global Aggregate Strategies, explains why 2021 will likely be a year of recovery, though he cautions that investors should keep one eye on inflation and inflation expectations.
Sustainable Investing
ESG in 2021: Closing the Expectations Gap
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Antony Marsden, Head of Governance and Responsible Investment, explores key themes related to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing in 2021, including why a rethink on ratings is necessary to align expectations with reality.
Active/Passive Management
Active ETFs Are Here to Stay
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Head of Exchange-Traded Products Nick Cherney discusses the driving forces behind the growth of the exchange-traded fund (ETF) industry and why active ETFs are capturing a larger share of the overall market.
Fixed Income Insights
Positioning for Higher Yields
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With higher government bond yields looking increasingly likely, Head of U.S. Fixed Income Greg Wilensky explains why investors should consider how much interest rate risk they have in their portfolios, and make sure it is appropriate for their needs.