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Insurers on the front foot in tackling mental health

With an increasing body of evidence that shows returning to work can play a positive role in recovering from illness and injury, insurers and employers are looking to early intervention strategies that begin before a claim is even lodged.

Ben HurleyOctober 23, 2019

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Beware the gold rush to ESG

Billions of dollars are flowing into sustainable investments in what is being touted in the industry as the gold rush of ESG, but not all funds or strategies are created equal.

Sarah JonesOctober 21, 2019

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Credit where credit is due: European private debt continues to rise

European private debt offers diversification play in the mid-risk bucket despite the low yield environment.

Rachel AlembakisSeptember 9, 2019

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Active managers back in vogue

In volatile times institutional investors can turn to active managers for outperformance.

Elizabeth FryMay 13, 2019

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Emerging markets are growth drivers

The common thread to emerging market investment is to find the inefficiencies and invest in them, says Barings

Rachel AlembakisMay 1, 2019

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Riding mixed assets through the credit cycle

Demand grows for MAC funds as diversification proves a boon for returns.

Rachel AlembakisFebruary 27, 2019

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You say ‘risk premia’ I say ‘alternative beta’

K2 Advisors is offering a point of difference in risk premia by focusing on cost-effective ways to harvest them.

Meredith BoothSeptember 5, 2018

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Infocus Report: ESG gains popularity in fixed income markets

For fixed income investors wanting to incorporate ESG factors, it is not enough to mimic the approach equity managers take.

Deborah JohnsonAugust 1, 2017

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