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Asset Allocation, GeopoliticsMiddle East Conflict
Coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran began on Saturday 28 February, while Iranian retaliation has spread across the region. Without any clearly stated intentions or objectives on the part of the United States of America, these events give rise to numerous hypotheses and uncertainties for the region in the coming months, as well as risks for investors. -
Equities, AI, Felix DemaeghtSoftware: Will AI trigger a SaaSpocalypse?
Artificial Intelligence agents are moving beyond assistance and into execution. The emergence of AI agents such as Claude Cowork has intensified a debate among investors: could parts of the SaaS ecosystem risk structural disintermediation?
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Unlocking extra income in subordinated financial bonds
Fixed Income, Credit
Since the end of February, global credit markets have been driven by the escalation of the US-Iran conflict and rising tensions across the Middle East. While geopolitical risks are not new, the intensity and speed of this episode took markets by surprise.
Sustainable Investment Grade: Resilience with purpose
Fixed Income, Credit
Since late February, global markets have been shaped by renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, triggering a sharp increase in oil prices and reigniting inflation concerns.
ESG, SRI, Benjamin Chekroun
Engaging with Luxury Brand Companies: A Conversation with Benjamin Chekroun
Why are we engaging with companies on their supply chains?
Their supply chains have unique and high-risk elements. These come into focus was we look at our larger engagement campaign on supply chains generally.
Equities, AI, Felix Demaeght
Software: Will AI trigger a SaaSpocalypse?
Artificial Intelligence agents are moving beyond assistance and into execution. The emergence of AI agents such as Claude Cowork has intensified a debate among investors: could parts of the SaaS ecosystem risk structural disintermediation?
Alternative Investments
Alternatives remain solid through momentum shift
Global activity proved resilient into the new year as policy uncertainty around US trade eased from late-2025 peaks and the IMF nudged world growth forecasts modestly higher. Within the euro area, Q4 growth accelerated, but January PMIs were mixed – manufacturing stabilised while services softened, pointing to a slight loss of momentum at the start of 2026.
Equities
Constructive start to the year
European equities have remained in positive territory since our last Equity Committee, benefiting from diversification outside the US and improved macro signals. GDP growth accelerated in the final quarter of 2025.
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Monthly Coffee Break
Updated each month, this section provides expert analysis and strategic insights. Stay informed with our latest market perspectives and allocations.
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Alternative Investments, Monthly Coffee BreakAlternatives add value in a market looking for guidance in AI
Global macro conditions remained broadly constructive in February, although the backdrop was increasingly shaped by policy uncertainty and a more uneven regional growth mix. -
Fixed Income, Monthly Coffee BreakMore cautious stance in the near term
Market dynamics continue to be dominated by geopolitical developments and the evolution of the conflict in the Middle East, primarily via its impact on oil prices. -
Asset Allocation, Monthly Coffee BreakNavigating the Straits
Financial markets have entered a phase where geopolitics, commodities and monetary policy are interacting more directly than at any point in recent years. -
Equities, Monthly Coffee BreakResilient markets amid geopolitical tensions
European equities have fallen significantly since our last Equity Committee held on 10 February.
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Research Paper, Fixed Income, Credit, Charudatta Shende
Navigating the Credit Cycle
If you ask a fixed income investor to describe the credit cycle, most will readily cite its four familiar phases: Repair, Recovery, Expansion and Downturn. Knowing the terminology is straightforward. The more relevant question is: why does it matter for portfolio outcomes?
Tame risk, Fixed Income, Credit, Charudatta Shende
Embracing risk in credit: the Candriam approach
Explore Candriam’s disciplined approach to credit investing. Learn how issuer research, ESG integration and risk visibility help navigate volatility and construct resilient fixed income portfolios.
Research Paper, Lucia Meloni, Emma Miguel Unzue, ESG, SRI
Brand Values: Unravelling Luxury Goods Risks
If brand value is image, reputation, and a track record of quality, the higher the price of the product, the more important that image is for pricing and profit. And the more susceptible to negative news which might affect that image.
Research Paper, AI, Equities, Jean-Baptiste Sergeant, Johan Van der Biest, Ken Van Weyenberg
Disruptive technologies
The world of 2030 is already taking shape: AI assistants embedded in daily life, autonomous mobility, software-defined factories, digital twins, and smarter energy systems that optimise demand in real time.
Research Paper, Equities, Oncology, ESG, SRI, Servaas Michielssens
World Cancer Day : Innovation, Hope, and the Future of Oncology
Precision oncology is entering a new era—one defined by earlier detection, personalised treatment, and the growing potential for long-term remission or cure.
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