Podcast

Investment - capital markets mid-year update 2024

calendar icon 17 July 2024

Key topics discussed

  • Market impact and outlook from recent and upcoming political events
  • Quick summary of global economic developments 2024 to date
  • Regional divergence and momentum in equity markets
  • Higher for longer rates and the impact on bond and property markets
  • Practical takeaways and implications for asset allocation decisions

Overview

In this episode of Hymans Robertson On... our host, Ben Farmer, presents the latest episode in our investment series, and is joined by Chris Arcari, Head of Capital Markets at Hymans Robertson and Stephen Jones, Global Chief Investment Officer at Aegon Asset Management.

For this episode, we got together at our podcast producer's HQ, The WEL Podcast Studio, for our first in-person podcast! During the podcast, we discuss the key market events of 2024 so far, look forward to what the rest of the year might hold, and discuss the implications for institutional investment portfolios.

If you have any questions on anything discussed during this podcast, please get in touch.

Resources

Hymans Robertson disclaimer

This podcast has been prepared by Hymans Robertson LLP, and is based upon our understanding of events as at release date. It is designed to be a general summary of topical investment matters and is not specific to the circumstances of any particular employer or pension scheme. The information contained in this podcast should not be construed as advice and not be considered as a substitute for specific advice as the information is generic in nature. Where a podcast refers to legal matters please note that Hymans Robertson is not qualified to provide legal opinion and therefore you may wish to obtain independent legal advice to consider any relevant law and/or regulation. Hymans Robertson LLP accepts no liability for errors or omissions. Your Hymans Robertson LLP consultant will be pleased to discuss matters raised in this podcast in greater detail. Guests views are separate to that of Hymans Robertson.

The information provided in this broadcast is not financial advice. Past performance is not a guide to the future. Please note the value of investments, and income from them, may fall as well as rise. This includes but is not limited to equities, government or corporate bonds, derivatives and property, whether held directly or in a pooled or collective investment vehicle. Further, investments in developing or emerging markets may be more volatile and less marketable than in mature markets. Exchange rates may also affect the value of investments. As a result, an investor may not get back the full amount of the original investment. Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance. 

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Speakers

Ben Farmer

Ben Farmer

Senior Investment Consultant

Chris Arcari

Chris Arcari

Head of Capital Markets

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