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Exploring the value of niche quant investing strategies

In recent times, markets have seen that when asset managers combine quant and fundamental strategies in their portfolios, they can better generate alpha returns with lower downside risk.

Market summary 4th December

Investment contributor Riccardo Pierre gives his weekly update on the state of the markets and the big movements to be aware of

Is London’s position as Europe’s clearing house under threat?

Investment contributor Thomas Huckle wonders if London's star role as Europe's derivatives clearing house is in decline

Uncertainties in oil prices beyond 2020

With oil demand as low as it can be in a pandemic, is there a future for black gold?

Market summary 20th November

What has been going on in the market this week?

Precious metals and oil during the pandemic

Investment contributor Will Stoffberg explores the effect of the pandemic on metals and oil

Creating value in the economy through ESG investing

During the coronavirus pandemic, ESG-centric values have in fact been spearheaded as everyone has noticed the decreased pollution, leading to more sustainability-driven and ESG integrated funds under many leading asset managers.

On the verge of negative interest rates

Investment contributor Hye Oh discusses the possibility of a future of negative interest rates

Market Summary 13th November

Investment contributor Riccardo Pierre discusses the market movements in the week of the 13th November

Are we finally on the road to recovery after a second market correction?

Investment contributor Iyal Kannan wonders if the grass in the distance might have a little green tinge

Market summary 27th November

A summary of movements in the market and by business by investment writer Riccardo Pierre

From Spotify to Agritech - what happened?

Investment writer Nikil Narayanan looks at how venture capital funding has shaped business in recent years and the direction it is now headed