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On AI: the Age of Extremes

Extreme views dominate today’s market narrative - especially around AI. While some foresee an imminent singularity, others warn of a bubble. We believe both may be partially right. AI is real and will shape entire industries, but the investable outcomes are likely more modest and diffuse than headlines suggest.

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Fear of missing out

FOMO, that would perhaps be an accurate description of what drove some of my portfolio decisions as a young fund manager, roughly 15 years ago during the global financial crisis (GFC) meltdown.
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Thinking about risk in Emerging Markets

Albert Einstein famously said, “Not everything that can be counted counts and not everything that counts can be counted.” This holds true in many situations, but we think it is especially true when it comes to risk management.
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A rejuvenation in progress

After a recent meeting in Mumbai with the top management of an Indian conglomerate group, we came back with a clear message — the group's commitment to its purpose does not mean that it will continue to operate loss-making businesses.
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Adhering to the Fundamentals of Investing in Global Emerging Markets

Over the past few years, global emerging market (GEM) investors have dealt with a series of challenges, including a surging pandemic, local lockdowns and widespread travel restrictions. Now, an escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine has raised fears that this could spill over into Europe and beyond.
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India - Monthly Manager Views - October 2021

Our investment philosophy is to back owners and managers with whom we feel strongly aligned. These owners typically have track records of treating all stakeholders fairly, in both good and bad times.
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