Insights

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

Talking Research Podcast – On the Road in Asia

This podcast features several Research team members who’ve recently returned from trips to Asia. During discussions with companies across mainland China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, they garnered plenty of valuable first-hand insights, suggesting that China Plus One is a lot more complicated than such a simplistic phrase would suggest.

25 minute listen

Confounding the Critics: On the Road in Italy

In late September investment managers, Lindsay Scott and Jamie Zegleman travelled to Italy to meet with companies across healthcare, industrial, technology and luxury sectors. So often dismissed, economically and financially, this trip was a valuable reminder of a different view, one of corporate success and innovation.

14 minute read

Not Fragile After all These Years: On the Road in Indonesia

Ten years on from the turmoil of the taper tantrum, Indonesia is enjoying a period of sustained growth and stability. Fraser Fox and Michael Scott travelled to the country to dig a little deeper into this Asian success story.

6 minute read

Hold the Obituary: On the Road in Hong Kong

Hong Kong has endured a turbulent few years, prompting some commentators to suggest the Fragrant Harbour is in long-term decline. During his recent research trip to the city, however, investment manager Alan Lander heard a very different story.

6 minute read

The Genesis Machine

Many have declared that molecules are the new microchip. But what does that mean and can synthetic biology address issues from climate change to chronic disease and food scarcity? At our Research Conference, Andrew Hessel helped us understand the potential as well as the risks that might come from developments in this field.

6 minute read