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US midterms: what will the outcome mean for US assets and...

Schroders looks at how outcomes might impact US debt and thus the markets’ response to US assets and the dollar. 

What matters most to investors during “permanent” volatility? 

Uncertainty is becoming the norm, say investors, as they adjust their strategies to navigate – and exploit – persistently higher volatility, writes Phil Robotham, Head of South Africa, Client Group, Schroders. 

Is there evidence of AI ROI?

Paddy Flood (Co-Head of Global Equity Research, Schroders) ponders the question of AI and the likely ROI.

Concentration, credibility and the importance of understanding risk

Johanna Kyrklund, Group CIO and CEO Public Markets at Schroders, delves into the credibility of the Federal Reserve and debt sustainability, as well as artificial intelligence (AI).

A “super El Niño” threatens waves of commodity-driven inflation into 2027

A potentially strong El Niño in 2026, shifting global rainfall and coming on top of fertiliser supply disruption, could push next year’s food inflation into double-digits, writes David Rees (Head of Global Economics, Schroders) and Sandeep Jaggi (Analyst Emerging Markets Debt & Commodities, Schroders).
Duncan Lamont, Head of Strategic Research, Schroders

How serious are the spillover risks from private credit to public...

Problems in direct lending, the $2-trillion sector of the broader private credit market, are worrying investors in public markets. Are they right to worry asks Duncan Lamont, Head of Strategic Research at Schroders?

Geopolitical risk can’t be forecast but investors can control their instincts

Rather than focusing on daily headlines and social media posts, investors need to view geopolitical shifts in a broader context, writes Johanna Kyrklund, CIO, Schroders.

Private Markets Outlook Q2 2026: five key takeaways for wealth investors

Private markets offer resilience and opportunity amid volatility, disruption and structural change, writes Nils Rode, Chief Investment Officer, Schroders Capital.

Building diversified portfolios for uncertain times

Recent weeks have been riddled with uncertainty caused by the conflict in Iran and the significant impact on energy supplies. At the same time, we are dealing with unprecedented AI disruption, with uncertain consequences for labour markets and business models. 

Anatomy of an ‘almost’ bubble

What impact could big tech and AI have on the investment landscape and what is the potential for a market bubble to have a major effect on affect investment portfolios?
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AI is a force multiplier

Make sure you're multiplying the right things, writes Johan Vosloo, CEO, Headspace Technologies.

AI: levelling the playing field

It is no secret that small FSPs are operating in an increasingly demanding environment writes Theoniel McDonald, CFP®, Chair: FIA Financial Planning Executive Committee and Head of Financial Planning, Carmel Wealth and Wealth Associates.

Financial Intermediaries Association of Southern Africa leadership changes

The Financial Intermediaries Association of Southern Africa (FIA) has announced a change in leadership that will take effect from 1 January 2027.
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Conversation as technology and how it influences outcomes

In an age of AI and technological breakthroughs, the most powerful tool in financial planning may still be humanity’s oldest: conversation. Discover why listening, empathy and meaningful dialogue are essential to building client trust and delivering better advice. By Rob Macdonald.

The hidden drivers of estate conflict

Some of the most emotionally complex conversations planners deal with happen after a client dies, writes Kim Potgieter, CFP®, Managing Director, Chartered Wealth Solutions.
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