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Beyond the bounce: Quality investing in emerging markets

Join Angus Sandison from FSSA Investment Managers to discuss current opportunities in Emerging Markets, the outlook for growth, and why quality businesses and active management remain critical in navigating the regions.

 

 

 

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Defence vs. offence

The post-Cold War order is fading, giving way to a more friction prone, multipolar world. We outline what this means for portfolios, our defence exclusions, and how we’re positioned for quality and resilience.
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