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In our latest Quanta Byte, delve into the details and uncover the mathematical foundations of convolutions, their links to AI, and how advanced techniques like the Fast Fourier Transform are driving new efficiencies in computation and quantitative finance.

Markets have been on the move since the US presidential election. However, we think lower funding costs thanks to tightening spreads and the prospect of returning flows are proving supportive of EM debt. But there will be winners and losers in the new regime…

In this month's Flash Fixed Income, we look at how bond markets are reacting to Donald Trump's victory in the US election. With Trump's stated policies widely regarded as being inflationary, we expect a bigger divergence in the path for interest rate cuts between the US and Europe that might favour higher quality European credit.

Former investigative journalists tap into non-traditional sources to gather unique insights for our Quality Growth research team. This article highlights three case studies that led a portfolio manager to increase a position, sell a stock, and revisit the viability of a previous holding.

With Donald Trump’s solid victory helping the dust around the US election result settle faster than many might have expected, investors’ attention has promptly shifted to the potential economic and financial market implications of the new administration.

Watch our livestream where Reto Cueni, Chief Economist and Dan Scott, Head of Multi Asset and Chief Investment Officer, together with Prof. Dr. Stephan Bierling, Head of the Chair of International Politics and Transatlantic Relations at the University of Regensburg, analyze the potential economic factors and implications of the recent US election.

What lies ahead for investors with a Trump-led government? From tax policies to trade, the Multi Asset Boutique dives into market reactions and potential economic impacts.

Gain an intuition on how complex AI architectures actually work. You will see that one model cannot fit all kinds of data. The key to solving problems with AI and surpassing mathematical challenges is to use the right model and the appropriate, high-quality data.

With elevated yields and inflation expected to come back to target, we think investors can target a level of real return that was extremely difficult to achieve in the previous cycle.

Watch our livestream where Andrew Jackson, Head Fixed Income and Eoin Walsh, Partner & Portfolio Manager TwentyFour Asset Management delve into the current bond market landscape.

Discover how our Impact Investing team navigates economic shifts and political uncertainty to help drive sustainable change. In our sixth annual Impact Report, we reveal our strategies, methodologies, and results in investing in low-carbon solutions and smart infrastructure.

Explore the fascinating parallels between biological intelligence and artificial neural networks. This article dives into how AI mimics the brain’s neuron structures to solve complex problems, revealing the power of neural networks and their potential to reshape our understanding of intelligence and decision-making.

George Curtis (Portfolio Management), from our Multi-Sector Bond team provided a comprehensive understanding of the key aspects of yield curves.

In this inaugural edition of Flash Fixed Income, we look at the highly unpredictable US presidential election and explain why a potential second Trump administration could limit the Federal Reserve’s ability to deliver more rate cuts.

The mining industry is entering a green supercycle, driven by demand for metals and minerals needed for decarbonization. Despite increased competition and deeper mining, technological advancements are boosting productivity and reducing emissions. This presents compelling long-term investment opportunities in this evolving industry.

Over the past decade, private credit has grown from a $400bn niche industry into a $1.6tr market that competes with more traditional asset classes for significant investor allocations.

Chris Bowie at TwentyFour Asset Management describes the third quarter of 2024 as a significant turning point in fixed income markets, marked by the Federal Reserve (Fed) cutting interest rates by 50 basis points (bps) for the first time in many years. This followed an earlier 25bp cut by the Bank of England (BoE), setting the scene for further rate cuts over the coming years.

As the third quarter of 2024 comes to a close, TwentyFour Asset Management's Aza Teeuwen reflects on what this has meant for the Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) team. Not only were volumes across European ABS elevated throughout July and August, we also saw €34 billion in primary issuance – a significant increase from previous years.

George Curtis from the Multi-Sector Bond (MSB) team at TwentyFour Asset Management reflects on the third quarter of 2024 and its impact on credit and equity markets. Despite some mid-quarter volatility, overall performance remained strong, with government bonds leading the way.

With cracks starting to show in the US economy, many are wondering whether tight corporate bond spreads leave investors vulnerable. But with corporate balance sheets holding firm and yields on higher quality bonds looking attractive, staying invested in credit should continue to reward investors.

Watch our livestream where Jean-Louis Nakamura, Head of Vontobel Conviction Equities, hosts a discussion between Viktor Shvets, Head of Global Desk Strategy at Macquarie and Anthony Corrigan, Client Portfolio Manager, about the role that emerging market (EM) equities play in today’s global equity portfolio and what key factors need to be considered when building a resilient EM equity portfolio.

Financing the energy transition is a complex task, fraught with diverse views on how to execute it credibly. In the FT Moral Money Forum, our co-CEO Christel Rendu de Lint explores the role investment firms can play in facilitating the shift to a low-carbon economy.

Douglas Charleston (Partner, Co-Head of ABS) and Pauline Quirin (Portfolio Management), from our Asset-Backed securities team provided a comprehensive understanding of the key aspects and trends within the Significant Risk Transfer (SRT) market.

Uncertainty is over, it was a 50 basis points (bps) move. As we mentioned in our previous blog, the most important take away from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting would be their assessment of the economy.