With, as yet, no definitive evidence that greater diversity leads to improved financial performance, we outline our approach.

We assess the mood in bond markets as central banks once again start to focus on tapering quantitative-easing…

We discuss why governments must lead against the stark realities of climate change in the post-Covid recovery.

We discuss recent engagement on cobalt sourcing

How can we avert a future climate catastrophe?

Continuing professional development (CPD) opportunity: ESG training series for consultants and trustees.

How we consider climate change in the Real Return and Sustainable Real Return strategies.

In the aftermath of the emissions scandal, we assess the auto manufacturer's credentials as a sustainable investment.

We discuss opportunities in UK technology stocks.

How we consider climate change in the Global Dynamic Bond and Sustainable Global Dynamic Bond strategies.

We unpick the cosy consensus on inflation.

We explain why biodiversity matters.

Why cooperation on reducing carbon emissions must be truly global.

Why climate change is not just an environmental issue.

We assess the drivers behind unusual recent moves in global bond markets and consider what may happen next.

Seeking out structural growth opportunities against an evolving backdrop.

The Real Return team’s Catherine Doyle considers key lessons for DC investors from a pandemic year.

Catherine Gill explores how master trusts can evolve their investment strategies.

We discuss DC investment strategies to protect against the return of inflation.

As Plastic Free July continues, we assess opportunities around reducing the environmental impact of plastic and packaging waste.

Tackling climate change: How did we get here?

Newton's approach to responsible investing is founded on protecting and enhancing the value of its clients' holdings.

Optimism and recovery dominated investor sentiment during a quarter in which the inflation debate remained centre stage.

From 'peak inflation' to second-half slowdown? Our Real Return team discuss the investment backdrop.

As more countries and companies join the net-zero pledge, what are the implications for DC schemes?

The pandemic has increased the focus on the role of companies in society. How should DC investors respond?

We discuss the results of our ESG review of Ryanair and engagement with the company.

How sustainable fixed-income investing is growing in prominence, and why an active approach makes sense.

Why we believe tax is under-analysed, and how it informs our broader view of governance.

We assess how the pandemic has sharpened the focus of energy companies on the low-carbon energy transition.

Continuing professional development (CPD) opportunity: ESG training series for consultants and trustees.

We explain why and how we are engaging with companies and partners to improve the global food-supply chain.

A short look at our engagement and voting policy.

Why the social element of ESG could soon be receiving the same level of scrutiny as environmental factors.

With protectionist measures on the increase globally, we discuss some of the opportunities and risks for investors.

We discuss how the pandemic has distorted standard valuation measures.

Finding fixed-income solutions in a yield-hungry world.

With an unsupportive backdrop for government bonds, we explore other tools to help dampen volatility and preserve capital.

With a good degree of recovery priced in, we discuss the outlook for UK equities.

Continuing professional development (CPD) opportunity: ESG training series for consultants and trustees

The hyper focus on sustainable investing is reminiscent of previous bubbles, specifically the dot.com boom and bust.

We assess how the pandemic has sharpened the focus of energy companies on the low-carbon energy transition.

Newton's approach to responsible investing is founded on protecting and enhancing the value of its clients' holdings.

Where are the best opportunities for sustainable-bond investors?

Is India ready for a China-style take-off?

Government-bond investors experienced a brutal three months as worries over the outlook for inflation continued to grow.

We assess India’s prospects of emulating the recent rapid growth trajectory of China.

We outline the key ESG themes which form a focus for our corporate engagement in 2021.