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Northen Europe proves an attractive investment region for many reasons. Find out more with DNCA.

While we are continually reminded to drink more water by members of the medical profession, there seems to be an increasing undercurrent of more sinister news relating to potentially harmful and even potentially toxic chemicals in tainted water supplies.

The new generation of investors aren’t just environmentally and socially conscious, they are also fully subscribed to everything digital and seeking experiences that benefit their long-term health and wellbeing.

For several years now, the quest for well-being has been a major concern for our societies and the individuals who make them up. Well beyond a simple fad, this incarnates a major societal shift responding to structural demographic changes.

What is “Spot Up, Vol Up”? Simon Aninat, Volatility expert at Seeyond, provides insights on what this market configuration can reveal.

In this modern day of digital love and human relationship, are dating apps deserving of more recognition for their role in facilitating if not fulfilling evolutionary and social needs of humans?

Find out how Professor Robert Shiller defines the CAPE™ Ratio and how it can be applied in terms of sector rotation

Sam Richmond-Brown, Client Portfolio Manager at Thematics Asset Management, provides insights on the trends that are shaping the Safety investment theme.

Thematics Subscription Economy strategy embodies a well diversified, lowly cyclical portfolio that invests in the winners of tomorrow.

Simon Aninat, Volatility expert at Seeyond, provides insights on how long and short volatility strategies can be complementary in a portfolio.

In societies undergoing constant transformation, shaken by successive waves of innovation and a global health crisis, occupational health and safety must be a priority for companies around the world more than ever.

A look at the World water day which is yet another opportunity to raise awareness around the global water crisis.

Hollie Briggs, vice president and director of product management at Loomis, Sayles & Company, sat down with Citywire to discuss how the team at Loomis prepare for, and work through, the different eventualities that the global equity markets can bring.

Simon Aninat, portfolio manager and Volatility specialist, provides insights on Seeyond’s short volatility strategy.

Chris Wallis, CEO and CIO of Vaughan Nelson discusses their Global SMid Cap strategy and why it’s good to be invested now.

Aziz Hamzaogullari, CIO, and founder of the Growth Equity Strategies Team, gives an investment update, discusses risks and opportunities, the integration of ESG and more.

With 10 years of investing under his belt, Seeyond’s Nicolas Just looks at what the future holds for this investment approach.

A multi-decade growth theme, expected to become ubiquitous in our day to day lives. Learn more with our experts from Thematics AM.

A basic human need, essential for economic development. Learn more with our experts from Thematics AM.

Are we moving towards a cashless society? Since the beginning of the health crisis, merchants have actually quite often refused our bank notes and coins.

Aziz Hamzaogullari, CIO, and founder of the Growth Equity Strategies team, talks to Darren Pilbeam about the recent changes he has made to his portfolios.

Security solutions are everywhere in our daily routine, an ever-growing demand for greater safety and security in all aspect of our lives. Learn more with our experts from Thematics AM.

Karen Kharmandarian, co-manager for the Thematics AI & Robotics strategy, explains why AI and robotics will continue to influence all aspects of our lives.

Frederic Dupraz, lead manager of the Thematics Safety strategy, explains why the response to emerging threats to our safety create investment opportunities.

With the right supporting demographic, technological and sustainability drivers in place, the subscription economy is poised to see further accelerating growth.

After 12 years of a "growth" cycle, should we expect a cyclical change in favour of "value" equities in the medium term? DNCA's experts give us their analysis.

Equity valuations appear expensive. It doesn’t necessarily mean that there are no more investment opportunities in the markets.

We believe a minimum volatility-based allocation of high-dividend paying stocks could be a promising solution for investors looking for income generating investments and lower risk.

On earth as in markets, humans have been trying to domesticate mother nature for their own benefit. But Nature always takes back its place.

At this uncertain stage internationally, are investors overreacting about Europe and potential recession risks?

Daniel Nicholas, Client Portfolio Manager at Harris Associates, looks back to the volatility in Asian markets during the 1990s and draws six key conclusions for investing in Emerging Markets.

Simon Gottelier, co-manager for the Thematics Water strategy, explores how some companies are addressing global imbalances in water supply and demand.

Carmine De Franco, Head of Fundamental Research at Ossiam, explains why the Cyclically Adjusted Price Earnings Ratio (CAPE) is still a powerful tool for investors.

What does this strategy bring to the investors’ allocation? And what weight should be added to a typical allocation?