Insights

Our Insights section curates articles by our Research team with additional contributions from industry experts, academics and authors.

Latin America: Too Important to Ignore

Investment Manager Fraser Fox travelled to Latin America to take the economic and political pulse of this often volatile but always fascinating region.

12 minute read

A Joker in the Pack

Market cycles have been a feature of economic life for centuries; why so many practitioners think it could be different this time.

7 minute read

Keeping It Lean

Lean manufacturing traces its roots back to the early 20th century. But its principles, developed and honed in Japan, remain as relevant today.

8 minute read

Opening Minds to Diversity of Thought

Diversity comes in many forms. One of the most influential is cognitive diversity, which ensures that teams include individuals with different views.

7 minute read

A Healthy Balance

The rising demand for healthcare creates new pressures for the industry, forcing companies to balance profitability, productivity, the patient and public service.

10 minute read

Upbeat in America’s Industrial Heartland

US manufacturing is often the focus of cataclysmic forecasts. Investment Managers Jamie Zegleman and Paul Loudon travelled to the US Midwest to judge for themselves.

9 minute read