18 September 2024

Sharia-compliant investment in Southeast Asia

While many people associate Sharia with traditional Muslim laws, it is now a significant contributor to the world of finance. In Southeast Asia, countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia are central to Sharia-compliant investment strategies. However, this has now become something of a global phenomenon and one that institutional investors are acutely aware of.

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11 September 2024

Distressed Debt and Credit Market Arbitrage

During the pandemic, there was uncertainty and confusion in equal measures. As we know, markets fear uncertainty the most; they can recalibrate and re-evaluate any bad news, but uncertainty tends to bring out the greatest fears of investors. This impacts not only equity prices but also corporate bonds and distressed debt, which can often be oversold and mispriced.

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04 September 2024

Risk Management in Large-Scale Trade Execution

The topic of risk management in large-scale trade execution can be relatively complex, but it can be simplified with planning. Risk management plays a pivotal role in safeguarding portfolios from significant losses and aligning investments with your attitude to risk. Looking deeper at the issues, portfolio rebalancing is not just a one-off action but something to consider on an ongoing basis.

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28 August 2024

Advanced portfolio construction and risk management for high-net-worth individuals

Whether or not you are a high-net-worth individual, it's still important to structure your portfolio correctly while appreciating risk management. Obviously, in often volatile markets, this can be difficult to achieve with risk management used as a means of protecting your wealth while also maximising the upside.

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21 August 2024

What is the Trump Bet?

In recent weeks, you may have seen mention of the "Trump Bet", which first emerged in 2016 in the run-up to the last US Presidential election. It revolves around market expectations in the event that former President Donald Trump was to be re-elected. Since Joe Biden's withdrawal, appetite for the so-called "Trump Bet" has reduced, but it is still an interesting concept. So, how does it work?

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14 August 2024

Small-Cap vs. Large-Cap Strategies in APAC: Finding the Right Balance

As the APAC economy continues to grow, accounting for approximately 39% of global GDP, there are emerging opportunities in both the small-cap and large-cap sectors. Finding the right balance for your portfolio, creating diversity while focusing on long-term capital growth, can be challenging. This article will look at the varying opportunities for investors looking to optimise their portfolios.

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