Changes, risks & opportunities in global markets: asset allocation implications

The macroeconomic backdrop has changed significantly in the last year, impacting every corner of financial markets across the globe. This live discussion, with an audience-participation Q&A session, will explore cross-asset investing in our new world of higher rates and lower growth, touching upon key themes such as: • Changes and outlook in the macro backdrop that will impact asset allocation • Increasing dispersion and de-synchronization in the outlook across geographies • What has changed in absolute and relative terms for fixed income and equity • Current trends and commentary within equities, including: - US vs ex-US - Why Developed Europe and Japan are doing so well - Diversification benefits between Developed and Emerging countries • Current trends and commentary within fixed income – across the credit spectrum and geographies • Some broad thoughts on private markets and real assets (real estate, infrastructure, commodities) The discussion will draw upon key findings from our Asset Allocation Insights, Performance Insights, Fixed Income Insights and other reports, research papers and market commentary published shortly before this webinar.