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House View Q1 2025: Fresh thinking

We focus on Donald Trump’s return to the White House as a game-changer for the US economy and markets. Fresh thinking and broader diversification are advisable as economies diverge in growth, inflation and interest rates.

Navigating Rates

Does geopolitics matter for markets?

Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have raised geopolitical tensions to their highest level in years. But how much do geopolitics impact markets? We analysed 28 historical events and identified three findings that may help to navigate geopolitical risks.

Transforming Infrastructure

New infrastructure needs new capital

According to a study by the Global Infrastructure Investor Association, only 38% of people worldwide were satisfied with their infrastructure in 2023. We are experiencing everyday problems with the existing infrastructure, which is very often outdated and requires further development. In addition to modernising existing roads, trains and tracks, distribution networks, and communication infrastructure, we must start now to build the infrastructure of tomorrow.

Achieving Sustainability

Sustainable investing in 2025: five themes to watch

After a year dominated by elections, 2025 will be framed by the aftershocks. We explore five topics that will influence sustainable investing in 2025.

Navigating Rates

What could higher tariffs mean for trade finance?

Higher tariffs planned by Donald Trump against China, Mexico and other big trading partners could shake up global trade patterns. But we think trade finance can adapt to a more protectionist global landscape as businesses continue to need financing for domestic and cross-border deals.

Achieving Sustainability

COP 29 Review - is COP burnt out?

COP 29 closed amid comparisons with an equally acrimonious COP 15 in 2009. The tripling of climate finance commitments merely masks heightened tensions between developed and developing nations, evident ambition gaps, and ongoing absence of detail. In short, the COP format appears increasingly unable to match the ambitions of the 2015 Paris Agreement.