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Investment themes

Our key investment themes are designed to have long-term relevance and to identify continuing investment opportunities. Browse the latest reports published by our global Chief Investment Office (CIO).

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PERSPECTIVES Memo

Saudi oil supply at risk

Rising geopolitical tensions and renewed concerns over Saudi oil supply have triggered market volatility. Our experts examine the implications for energy prices, equities and long-term investment strategy.

Sep. 21, 2026


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PERSPECTIVES Special

Sports Investing: Big league opportunities

Learn how professional sports are evolving into a major investment opportunity, supported by powerful brands, recurring revenues, global reach and pricing power.

Sep. 14, 2026


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PERSPECTIVES Special

Europe’s electricity price premium

We examine why Europe's electricity price premium is becoming increasingly structural rather than cyclical, the implications for inflation, industry and economic growth, and where investors may find opportunities as Europe invests in resilience, electrification and energy infrastructure.

Aug. 19, 2026


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PERSPECTIVES Presentation

Long-Term Investment Themes

Looking beyond short-term market movements reveals the structural forces and innovations that could define sustainable growth and investment potential in the years ahead.

Aug. 13, 2026


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PERSPECTIVES Special

Macro Europe: Energy and economic resilience

This PERSPECTIVES Special explores how Europe's energy security, supply chains and policy response have evolved in recent years, separating cyclical factors from deeper structural changes.

Jul. 31, 2026


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PERSPECTIVES Special

Beyond labels: Investment performance through a sustainability lens

This PERSPECTIVES Special analyses the performance of selected equity index methodologies and labelled bond segments across major regions over both the year-to-date and 12-month periods.

Jul. 31, 2026


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PERSPECTIVES Special

Investing in China: Selectivity in a two-speed economy

In this PERSPECTIVES Special, we examine key developments across China's economy and financial markets and what this means for investment across asset classes and sectors.

Jul. 29, 2026


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PERSPECTIVES Memo

Red Sea disruptions: increasing risks for energy markets

Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have increased risks to global oil supply and highlighted a key vulnerability in Saudi Arabia’s alternative export route. We explore the immediate market impact and implications for investors.

Jul. 24, 2026


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PERSPECTIVES Special

US deficits: A new twist on Wicksell

This PERSPECTIVES Special – US deficits: A new twist on Wicksell looks at the fundamental reasons why the US can continue to attract capital and generate wealth while running current account and budget deficits.

Jul. 08, 2026


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PERSPECTIVES Special

Emerging structural themes across Asia

We focus on how EM Asia’s market leadership is broadening beyond the “Asia Tech” narrative, with the rally increasingly supported by three structural drivers.

Jul. 07, 2026


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