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Private Markets

The worst of times; the best of times? Private markets react to an uncertain world

Private markets remain resilient amid global shocks. In this blog, we examine trends, key risks, and sector specific levers shaping these asset classes in 2026...
Lushan SunBill PageDr. James Tyrrell
By  Lushan Sun, Bill Page & Dr. James Tyrrell
19 May 2026
4 min read
Mortgage house
Fixed income

Prepayment dynamics in a bifurcated agency MBS market

What do mortgage lock in and the composition of the universe mean for prepayments and convexity? We consider the implications for investors
Priya Joshi
By  Priya Joshi
18 May 2026
5 min read
L&G talks
Investment strategy

Podcast: Do charities suffer from money illusion?

Money illusion is one of the most common behavioural biases and with nearly £30 billion held in cash, are UK charities assuming that the most...
L&G’s Asset Management business
By  L&G’s Asset Management business
14 May 2026
1 min read
data visualisation
Investment strategy

Do factor investing and ESG go together?

In a major new whitepaper, we explore the complex interaction of factors and ESG objectives.
Raj ShahYannis Kapolas
By  Raj Shah & Yannis Kapolas
14 May 2026
4 min read
ETF Themes
Investment strategy

Understanding the factor exposures of thematic indices

Ahead of a major research paper to be released later this year, we analyse the factor exposures of thematic indices – and what this means...
Shichen ZhaoKaran Bhanot
By  Shichen Zhao & Karan Bhanot
14 May 2026
2 min read
Parliament Westminster
Markets and economics

UK politics in focus: implications for investors

Following the recent local election results, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is struggling to maintain his grip on the Labour Party leadership. Should investors be worried...
Tom FarringtonTim DraysonRobert Pace
By  Tom Farrington, Tim Drayson & Robert Pace
13 May 2026
3 min read
B&M Geopolitics
Investment strategy

Steering buy & maintain credit through geopolitical uncertainty

Geopolitical tension is once again shaping market sentiment, prompting many clients to ask how buy and maintain (B&M) investment grade credit portfolios are positioned.
Ozkan KoyunAnne-Marie Morris (née Cunnold)
By  Ozkan Koyun & Anne-Marie Morris (née Cunnold)
13 May 2026
4 min read
Claude 2
Responsible investing and long-term themes

How AI could change the economics of cyber security

In the second part of a new series on Anthropic*’s Claude Mythos, we consider which parts of the cyber security value chain may be most...
Aude Martin
By  Aude Martin
13 May 2026
3 min read
L&G Talks
Markets and economics

Podcast: Unpacking our US investment outlook

In today’s fast-moving investment landscape, we believe staying ahead means looking beyond the headlines – understanding how powerful structural shifts like AI disruption can reshape...
L&G’s Asset Management business
By  L&G’s Asset Management business
12 May 2026
1 min read
Cracks US
Markets and economics

The American consumer’s hidden cracks

Conventional wisdom says the US consumer is fine. A closer look at the data suggests the foundations may be quietly shifting.
Tim Drayson
By  Tim Drayson
12 May 2026
5 min read

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