White papersQ4 2025 repo update
In the fourth quarter of 2025, fiscal risks took precedence over monetary policy moves which, due to clear forward guidance, didn’t offer many surprises. In the UK, much of the final quarter was dominated by Budget leaks and speculation, as the Government prepared it over a period of 12 weeks.
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Special ReportsAP2: Nature as a cross-cutting financial factor
AP2 has embedded natural capital across its entire portfolio, using it to underpin its strategy for risk management, due diligence and engagement with investee companies
White papersQ4 2025 Equity Market Review
It has often been said that success and happiness lie within the journey rather than at the destination. For small cap investors, 2025 was a turbulent and twisting ride whose volatile journey fortunately ended with a successful outcome. After the 2024 Presidential election, equity markets rallied as many investors assumed the new administration’s focus on lower regulation and taxes would be beneficial to growth. Underlying economic activity was supportive of this conclusion, driven by consistent employment growth, better inflation trends and increased consumer activity.
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NewsHapag-Lloyd acquires ZIM for $4bn in container shipping deal
Israeli private equity firm FIMI will retain strategic Israel routes under the ZIM brand
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NewsDigitalBridge snapped up by SoftBank in $4bn deal
DigitalBridge manages a diverse portfolio of digital infrastructure assets
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NewsCPP Investments, Equinix acquire atNorth for $4bn from Partners Group
Deal gives CPP Investments a 60% controlling stake
White papersQ4 2025 Private Credit Quarterly Review and Outlook
MetLife Investment Management’s Q4 2025 Private Credit Quarterly Review and Outlook highlights a resilient and active market environment supported by strong issuance, solid investor demand and stable macroeconomic conditions. The full report provides a sector-by-sector look at how markets performed, and what investors can expect entering 2026.
White papersQ4 2025 Short Duration Commentary
MetLife Investment Management’s Q4 2025 Short Duration Quarterly Commentary recaps 2025 and shares insights into opportunities and risks for 2026.
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NewsVision Ridge secures $2.4bn sustainable infrastructure strategy
Fund has so far invested into battery storage, clean mobility and utility assets
White papersQ4 2025 Investment Grade Corporate Market Review and Outlook
The U.S. fixed income market demonstrated considerable resilience in the face of persistent economic uncertainty and a U.S. government shutdown. Fourth quarter returns within the investment grade credit space were mixed though, with excess returns modestly negative (-0.02% excess return) and total returns that were positive (0.87% total return) – supported by a dovish Federal Reserve policy stance, expectations for rate cuts and strong investor appetite for relatively attractive yields.
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