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Hymans Robertson On... Episode 92

Investment - Capital markets mid-year update

31 Jul 2023

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 Gavyn Davis, Chairman at Fulcrum Asset Management.

During this episode, we discuss the key market events of 2023 so far, a look at what the rest of the year might hold, and a discussion on the potential risks that could knock things off course in the short term.

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

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This podcast has been prepared by Hymans Robertson LLP, and is based upon our understanding of events as at 20 July 2023. 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.

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Key Topics
  • Introduction and recap of recent market events : (01:02)
  • Economic preview for H2 2023 : (02:32)
  • Reality vs forecasts, and potential downside risks : (06:53)
  • Outlook for institutional asset classes : (11:20)
  • Reflecting the outlook in portfolios in practice : (21:42)
  • Outlook for real assets : (30:13)
  • What do you know now 2.0: global economy “hot takes” : (33:04)

Speakers

Ben Farmer

by Ben Farmer
Senior Investment Consultant

Chris Arcari

by Chris Arcari
Head of Capital Markets