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Finding Tomorrow's Growth Engines

The onset of new risks this year – geopolitical turmoil, soaring inflation and relentless interest rate hikes – has led to a surge in volatility as these risks continue to perpetuate elevated levels of uncertainty. With the global economy slowing, how should investors navigate the search for tomorrow’s growth engines? Can private markets offer portfolio resilience, after all fundraising and deal activities saw an extraordinary year of rebound in 2021?

Manulife Investment Management strategists shared their expert insights on the investment landscape in 2023. 

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Speaker interviews

Opportunities in private markets 

Alex Catterick

Head of High-Net-Worth Product, Private Markets

Growth drivers of private assets

Devon Russell

Senior Managing Director, Senior Loans

Inflation hedging with real asset allocation

Luke Browne

Senior Portfolio Manager and Head of Asset Allocation, Multi-Asset Solutions Team, Asia

Private credit trends

Vipon Ghai

Global Head, Private Equity and Credit

The Central Business District in Singapore City at twilight.

Symposium recaps

Can multi-asset investing prevail over inflation & volatility?

Luke Browne

Senior Portfolio Manager and Head of Asset Allocation, Multi-Asset Solutions Team, Asia

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Outlook Update on global healthcare sector Read more
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Investor Education How to Set Smart and Effective Financial Goals Read more
Investor Education Seven questions about dividends Read more
Wealth Styles Why understanding risk can help you allocate your assets with confidence Read more
Investor Education What is private credit? Read more
Outlook Equity: Capturing growth and dividend opportunities Read more
Outlook Income: Alternative and traditional Read more
Outlook 2023 Outlook Read more
Outlook Direct lending outlook: four expectations for 2024 Read more
Wealth Styles Tips to manage your budget Read more
Investor Education What is greenwashing Read more
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Market & Investment Middle East developments - Implications for Asian equities and fixed income Read more
Wealth Styles How much do you know about rates? Read more
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Market & Investment An introduction to Asia-Pacific REITs (AP REITs) Read more
Market & Investment Global Equity Diversified Income (GEDI) strategy: Recent update amid Middle East developments Read more
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Market & Investment What does a strong U.S. dollar mean for global growth? Read more
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Market & Investment Quick comments on Moody's cutting US credit rating Read more
Outlook 2026 Mid-Year Outlook Series: Global Macroeconomic Read more
Market & Investment Global Multi Asset Diversified Income Strategy (GMADI) update: A balanced approach to market volatility Read more
Market & Investment The Impact of US Tariffs on Indian Exports Read more
Market & Investment Investment note - The potential impact of the US presidential election on Greater China equities Read more
Market & Investment The real asset renaissance: securing power, materials, and energy in a deglobalised world Read more
Investor Education What are private markets? Read more
Market & Investment Q&A: Potential market impact of a US government shutdown Read more
Retirement Why longevity demands a new investment approach to retirement planning Read more
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Market & Investment Global Equity Diversified Income (GEDI) strategy update: Risks and opportunities Read more
Market & Investment Hong Kong/Mainland China market update Read more
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Market & Investment Q&A: The role of Asia-Pacific bonds in an investor’s portfolio Read more
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Investor Education Review and rebalance: navigating waves of volatility Read more
Market & Investment Potential implications of the US presidential election on China fixed income Read more
Investor Education What is ESG investing? Read more
Market & Investment The Japan equity outlook after the market sell-off Read more
Market & Investment Policy Normalisation in Japan: how high will the BoJ go? Read more
Investor Education What is asset-based lending? Read more
Outlook A New Era for Singapore Equities: Growth, Opportunity, and Innovative Market Initiatives Read more
Outlook Looking past the debt ceiling: crisis averted, now what? Read more
Market & Investment Understanding the preferred securities market Read more
Retirement Securing retirement: what makes a strong retirement system Read more
Investor Education Get started with managing your personal finances Read more
Market & Investment Here come the tariffs: why it’s too soon to draw conclusions Read more
Investor Education Sustainable investing: unpacking the corporate governance factor in ESG Read more
Market & Investment Asset allocation views on SpaceX IPO, Reopening of Strait of Hormuz, and the BOJ rate hike Read more
Market & Investment Not another bubble: How semiconductors are powering a real future Read more
Outlook Asset-based lending market opportunity: wide open with potential yield Read more
Market & Investment Economic and market implications for oil prices Read more
Market & Investment Do ESG investments make good long-term investments? Read more
Market & Investment Better income: Global multi-asset diversified income Read more
Market & Investment The Fed’s rate decision: Not so surprising, but what’s the path forward? Read more
Market & Investment Global healthcare: the search for a cure Read more
Outlook 2026 Outlook Series: Manulife Global Multi-Asset Diversified Income Fund Read more
Market & Investment How likely is food price inflation? Read more
Wealth Styles Why demographic change requires a new set of cards Read more
Market & Investment Latest asset allocation views amid latest Middle East developments Read more
Investor Education Disadvantages of fixed deposit: is fixed income a better option? Read more
Investor Education Five timeless principles for investing success Read more
Retirement How to create regular income for yourself in retirement? Read more
Market & Investment ESG portfolio resilience to social dislocations Read more
Investor Education The ABCs of ESG Read more
Investor Education Dollar cost averaging: An easier way to navigate volatile markets Read more
Outlook Semiconductors poised for long-term growth amid AI boom Read more
Investor Education 5 benefits of ESG investing Read more
Investor Education Take one step closer in achieving your life goals through portfolio construction Read more
Retirement A zoom into Asia's pension reform journey - different perspectives of a "multi-pillar" approach Read more
Webcasts The US Federal Reserve cuts rates by 50 basis points. What's the near-term impact for Asia? Read more
Outlook Fed easing cycle supports US fixed income assets Read more
Investor Education Risk Diversification Read more
Outlook 2026 Asian Fixed Income Outlook: Positive momentum poised to continue amid ample investment opportunities Read more
Webcasts 2023 Greater China equities outlook Read more
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Market & Investment Asian credit’s next evolution: introducing the JACI Asia Pacific Index Read more
Outlook 2026 AP REITs Outlook: From Rate Relief to Growth Revival Read more
Market & Investment In Focus: The Russia-Ukraine crisis could bring global impact and spillover effects Read more
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Market & Investment The case for China bonds: A potential hedge against rising inflation Read more
Outlook 2026 China Fixed Income Outlook: Resilience amidst challenges Read more
Market & Investment Better income – Preferred securities Read more
Market & Investment Assessing China’s latest stimulus measures Read more
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Investor Education Better income – Aim for higher, not the highest Read more
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Outlook Asia Pacific REITs: A shift in expectations Read more
Outlook 2025 macro and asset class outlook Read more
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Market & Investment Fed hikes rates for first time since 2023 as expected Read more
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Market & Investment Spotlight on Singapore SMIDs Read more
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Outlook Where growth meets opportunity: Dynamic leaders and sector winners for 2026 Read more
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Investor Education 5 ways a budget plan can help you manage your finances Read more
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Market & Investment Navigating higher for longer rates: Scarce real assets, enduring demand Read more
Outlook Asian Fixed Income: Navigating a more hawkish central bank environment Read more
Market & Investment Central banks and interest-rate outlooks Read more
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