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Understanding downside risk in an era of structural change
Tom Boyle Fund Manager The past few years have delivered investors a hard truth: the market does not owe anybody a smooth ride when it comes to investing. The stable period of the 2010s – stable inflation, central banks with seemingly unlimited balance sheets, and muted political volatility – has been replaced by health scares, supply-chain breakdowns, geopolitical instability, inflation, and structural changes in the way we seek liquidity. All these together have collided
4 days ago


Peering through the noise: future inflation in a changing world
Mark Greenwood explores why inflation remains unpredictable, why recent stability may prove fragile and why investors must pay close attention to the market signals shaping future price pressures.
Dec 9


How to feel hopeful and empowered about AI
Annabel Gillard, AI ethics expert, shares her views on how we can engage positively with AI.
Dec 9


The Derivative Exchange: Structured Perspectives
Our Structured Perspectives webinar brings the first series of our derivatives insights to life. Hosted by Katie Furniss-Brown and f eaturing CEO, Tom May , this session explores the key themes shaping the evolving world of derivatives and structured products, linking market developments with practical applications for today’s investment professionals. The webinar is designed to complement our Structured Perspectives article series, offering an accessible way to deepen your
Nov 28


Structured Perspectives: Outcome-based investment strategies
Structured Perspectives is a series of insights and analysis exploring the evolving world of derivatives and structured products. Designed for professionals, Structured Perspectives will deliver insights and analysis that connect market developments with practical applications in derivative strategies. This first series complements our Education Hub, helping professionals deepen their knowledge, stay informed, and gain confidence in using derivative strategies. Part 1: Explor
Nov 21


Structured Perspectives part 3: How Autocalls harness the Equity Risk Premium
In this instalment, we explore the Equity Risk Premium and its importance in shaping long term returns for outcome based investment strategies.
Nov 20


Structured Perspectives part 2: How Autocalls harness the Volatility Risk Premium
In this note, we will explore the Volatility Risk Premium further by examining what impact this has on the returns of Defined Outcome Investments.
Nov 18


Structured Perspectives part 1: Buffer ETFs and Defined Autocalls
Outcome-based investment strategies have gained popularity on both sides of the Atlantic for their ability to define investment exposure in terms of pre-defined outcomes (both upside and downside), while offering investors a more predictable journey
Nov 14


The Inflation Whisperer: Gold, data and the debasement trade
In this episode of 'Top of the Swaps', hosts Delia Villiers and Deputy CIO Mark Greenwood unpack the disconnect between economic forecasts and real-world market behaviour. Known as the "Inflation Whisperer," Mark offers his take on why recent US tariffs and global tensions haven’t triggered the inflation surge many expected. The conversation also delves into the inflation derivatives market as a useful barometer for fixed income investors and highlights how systematic strateg
Oct 23


Why demand for structured investments is increasing: Autocalls, Japan, and gold
In this episode of 'Top of the Swaps', hosts Delia Villiers and Deputy CIO Mark Greenwood unpack the disconnect between economic forecasts and real-world market behaviour. Known as the "Inflation Whisperer," Mark offers his take on why recent US tariffs and global tensions haven’t triggered the inflation surge many expected. The conversation also delves into the inflation derivatives market as a useful barometer for fixed income investors and highlights how systematic strateg
Sep 5
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