What We Do Insights Culture History Products & Services LOGIN | SIGN UP ENG | FR IT HELPS TO START A WORLD APART Diverse viewpoints lead to better investment decisions. It's why we share and debate ideas on a global scale and reward the teamwork that drives the best outcomes for our clients. WHITE PAPER JUNE 2015 There’s No Substitute for Skill: The Value of Active Management Through Market Cycles Active managers with a higher degree of skill have shown the ability to outperform over time. View All INVESTMENT INSIGHTS AUGUST 2015 Global Markets Hit a Rough Patch The selloff in markets around the world appears to have a variety of catalysts. The two factors that many investors have fixated on are a slowdown in China and the timing of the US Federal Reserve's rate-hiking cycle. View All STRATEGIST'S CORNER AUGUST 2015 Thinking Twice About Profits, Currency and Opportunity Risk Markets may be focused on China’s devaluation, but I’m still paying attention to US profits. View All Explore a World of Opportunity WALES 10 – 11 SEPTEMBER 2015 LGC Investment Summit Now in its 27th year, the LGC Investment Summit will provide critical insight into the ongoing debate about the future investment of pension funds in UK Local Government. MFS’ Mike Cantara, Senior Managing Director & Madeline Forrester, Managing Director, UK Institutional Business will deliver an overview on the power of active management. VIEW ALL EVENTS Take Note TORONTO 8 OCTOBER 2015 Canadian Alternatives Investing Summit P&I's 2015 Canadian Alternatives Investing Summit is designed to provide pension plan administrators with a unique, educational experience where industry experts and peers share their experience, research and insights. NORDICS 20 – 23 OCTOBER 2015 Alternatives to Alternative Beta Now more than ever investors are focused on constructing the optimal portfolio. But with a spectrum of solutions, how can you identify the right strategy? 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