Explore the 2027 changes and what they could mean for insurers across capital requirements, governance expectations and investment flexibility.

Large-cap growth has been difficult to ignore, delivering strong performance over the last few years. But the equity quilt below reminds us that no segment stays on top indefinitely. History shows that periods of narrow market leadership are often followed by broader participation. What leads one year can quickly give way to another the next year.

Market volatility is unsettling. When the market waters get rough, investors can be tempted to jump out to try to avoid short-term losses. But historically, some of the market’s biggest gains occur when volatility is highest, making them difficult to predict and easy to miss.

Positive correlation between risk assets and government bonds breaks the roles these asset classes play within a portfolio. Here, we outline why correlations have risen, and how investors can seek to limit the impact on their portfolios.

Against a backdrop of rapid change across technology, geopolitics, and demographics, we share our perspectives on the forces shaping global markets today. For long-term investors navigating an increasingly complex world, five key lessons stand out.

We believe diversifying exposure across equity factors is important in today’s geopolitically fraught and concentrated markets. Historically, the quality factor has added ballast to portfolios.