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The Newton Global Income Fund seeks to generate capital growth, as well as a sustainable and attractive income, over the long-term through a committed, differentiated and diversified portfolio.

Fears over rising geopolitical risk and wider governance issues in emerging markets risk overshadowing potentially strong opportunities in EM fixed income, says Insight Investment head of emerging market fixed income,

Here, Aninda Mitra, senior sovereign analyst, BNY Mellon Investment Management, asks the question: who wins in a US/China trade war?

Newton Investment Management global strategist Brendan Mulhern considers the current twin track trajectory of global growth. Can the US continue to soar? Will Europe and Asia fall further behind?

Exciting scientific advances in areas such as cellular technology, rechargeable power systems and autonomous vehicles look set to reshape the structure and planning of our towns and cities and make

After three tough years in which momentum and growth strategies have fared best, income is due a comeback, says Newton’s Nick Clay.  

Emma Mogford, portfolio manager of the Newton UK Income Fund, gives a 15 minute update on the Fund and current market conditions.

The Doomsday Clock reads two minutes to midnight for the first time since 1953. If last time was due to the H-bomb, this time the reason sits at the hands

As Amazon joins Apple in the stratosphere of trillion dollar valuations, are we ready for a group of companies that leave large and even mega caps behind? What will this

The cost stranglehold on the NHS remains, but it’s not all bad news. Jim Lydotes, global infrastructure strategy manager with The Boston Company 2 , a brand of BNY Mellon

Navigating market bias and consistently sticking to proven investment processes can help investors survive the peaks and troughs of heightened risk in volatile markets, says Newton Investment Management Global Equity

For Newton’s3 Global Real Return team, ESG is more than just a buzzword: it underpins every investment decision and allocation choice. Here, they argue that a rigorous, active screening process

Two months ahead of the US midterm elections, the outcome is anyone’s guess. Yet against trade wars and impeachment threats, the markets are in rude health. The Boston Company’s4 John

An introduction to new fund manager Andy Warwick and an update on performance and positioning to Q2 and beyond.  

Mobility innovation, the disruptive, transformational shift in how we use, power and control all means of mobility, holds the potential to transform connectivity and transport. The Boston Company5 believes a

As global banking and financial groups vie to explore the potential of Blockchain technology, some analysts believe it offers the capability to revolutionise financial services. Here, Newton portfolio manager Paul

We stand on the cusp of a global electric vehicle (EV) revolution, Newton’s Naomi Waistell looks at what this means for some of the myths around the future of EV’s

Once viewed as little more than science-fiction fantasy, artificial intelligence (AI) now holds the potential to reshape the relationship between humans and machines and drive a new wave of economic

From a distance, fintech (financial technology) might seem like just another buzzword – but look closer and it has the potential to change every banking transaction on the planet, says

As the world takes on an increasingly social agenda, why should infrastructure investments be any different? The Boston Company’s6 Jim Lydotes explains how he is moving with the times.

While changing regulations and so-called pension freedoms have increased market choice, funding retirement needs and assessing drawdown requirements can still present investors and their advisors with considerable challenges. Here, BNY

As environmental, social and governance considerations become ever more prominent, experts from BNY Mellon consider the implications for investors.

Trade tensions are rising, sparking increased volatility and impacting traditional asset classes. Against such a backdrop, the importance of multi-asset investing and the diversification it brings, is being reinforced. Brendan

The growing maturity and diversification of the emerging market (EM) sector allows investors to adopt more sophisticated methods to extract value from the asset class, Here, Insight Investment head of

With healthcare advancements targeting prolonged lifespans and potentially a healthier old age, we may need to rethink the way we have traditionally invested for retirement and how long our income

Despite the US withdrawl from the Paris Accord,  individual US states remain committed to its climate change initatives and resulting infrastructure spend. Dan Rabasco at Standish8 a part of BNY Mellon

What is the future for developed cities as re-urbanisation stretches resources and infrastructure needs? Jim Lydotes, portfolio manager at The Boston Company, part of BNY Mellon Asset Management North America

Millennials now form the largest generational cohort. From housing to technology, retail to travel their choices and spending patterns will have a profound impact on investing for decades to come

The gig economy is epitomised by companies such as Uber and Deliveroo, which enable piecemeal work fed through to workers via an app. Are they also responsible for structurally lower

An ageing population, a low crime rate and an openness to new technology make Japan the perfect incubator for the next wave of connectivity says BNY Mellon's11 Miyuki Kashima.  

The meteoric rise of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin has polarised debate within the financial community between those who welcome its innovation and those who fear its success. In this podcast, Newton

With healthcare advancements targeting prolonged lifespans and potentially a healthier old age, we may need to rethink the way we have traditionally invested for retirement and how long our income

Revolutionary progress in the electric vehicle (EV) market is driving a surge in demand for advanced car batteries and related commodities with major implications for both emerging markets and global

“If only there were two of me!” – the kind of statement you might hear from time-poor individuals wishing they could divide and conquer their to-do lists with the help

Isaac Asimov’s first law of robotics states a robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.13 For Miyuki Kashima, BNY Mellon head

The policies enacted by ‘populist’ President Trump could see value approaches come to the fore following a decade of growth bias in the US market.

The meteoric rise of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin may signal a high water mark for financial asset price inflation and could spell a wider warning for global investors, according to Newton global

What do AI, Douglas Adams and the singularity have to do with investing? Insight’s April LaRusse finds out.

You may be aware that the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR“) comes into force on 25 May 2018. The GDPR introduces additional obligations designed to enhance data protection

The propagation of smart phones through emerging markets has boosted education, accelerated news flows, allowed industries to bypass traditional western infrastructure developments and is influencing capital flows. Insight Investment’s head of

For Warren Buffett, derivatives were once “financial weapons of mass destruction”, but for Insight Investment portfolio manager Colin Bennett they enable access to investment opportunities that can generate returns through

The growing sophistication of the virtual reality experience and a resurgence of interest in both VR and AR potential could yield major new benefits for global business sectors, consumers and

Emerging market leaders from BNY Mellon boutiques Insight and Newton address the strong performance in EM equities and bonds so far this year and ask whether it can continue.

Emerging market debt issuers are often assumed to be inherently less creditworthy than their developed market  counterparts. But the reality tells a different story, says Rodica Glavan EMD portfolio manager