Market Insight 2024

April 2024

THE SQUEEZE ON FEES

THE SQUEEZE ON FEES
Are we now in a “race to the bottom” paradigm where DFMs are being pressured to slash fees to compete for assets whilst still offering value for clients? In this Market Insight we explain why we do not believe this is the case.

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March 2024

INFLATION: STAYING DOWN OR RISING BACK UP?

INFLATION: STAYING DOWN OR RISING BACK UP?
Any movie watcher will know that well-trodden scene in which the hero puts the villain to the sword, turns around triumphantly only to see the same villain rising ominously behind them ready for action. In this Market Insight we discuss inflation and is it really under control?

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February 2024

'YOU HAVE TO KNOW THE PAST TO UNDERSTAND THE PRESENT'

'YOU HAVE TO KNOW THE PAST TO UNDERSTAND THE PRESENT'
In the first three months alone, stock markets have already met or exceeded their targets for the entirety of 2024. Some will see this as a sell signal and others, a buy signal. Well, that’s what makes a market. In our Market Insight we take stock of an exciting start to the year.

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January 2024

TAM Sharia: Where we've been and where we're going

TAM Sharia: Where we've been and where we're going
2023 has drawn to a close and investors are beginning to open the bonnet of their portfolios to check which areas need tweaking.

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