The latest analysis from Aubrey Capital Management highlights a compelling shift underway in emerging markets: a potential consumer boom driven by improving real incomes and easing inflationary pressures. After a challenging 2025 for core consumer sectors, the outlook for 2026 appears far more dynamic, with rising purchasing power set to revitalise demand across areas such as consumer staples, real estate, healthcare, and discretionary spending. As Aubrey notes, the long‑term

The asset‑management landscape is shifting faster than many expected. From technological disruption to evolving client expectations, the industry is being reshaped by a wave of catalysts that demand fresh thinking and bold adaptation. This insightful piece explores how leaders like Aubrey’s Andrew Pinner are navigating these changes — and why the future of asset management will belong to those who embrace innovation rather than resist it. A worthwhile read for anyone interest

MAPFRE’s latest restructuring signals a bold acceleration toward a more integrated, client‑centric financial‑planning model in Spain. By reshaping its asset‑management unit and aligning investment capabilities more closely with advisory services, the group is positioning itself to meet a rapidly evolving set of client expectations. This move reflects a broader industry trend: traditional insurers transforming into full‑scale financial‑planning platforms, where technology, por

MAPFRE’s latest restructuring marks a decisive shift in how major players are redefining the future of asset management. By moving from a product factory  to a services‑driven  model and creating two new verticals—investment and asset allocation—the group is positioning itself to lead Spain’s growing financial‑planning market. With a new strategic development and innovation unit, the rollout of Aladdin, and an expanded discretionary portfolio management offering, MAPFRE is si

After a period of economic uncertainty, signs of recovery are emerging in China—though not always in the spotlight. This insightful piece...