Private credit has moved from a niche institutional allocation to one of the fastest-growing areas of global finance. In 2015, the market was around $600 billion. By 2025, Goldman Sachs figures put it closer to $2.5 trillion. That growth has been driven by banks pulling back from parts of corporate lending, private equity sponsors needing flexible financing, and investors searching for higher yields than those available in traditional public credit markets. The basic appeal i

In April 2020, oil markets gave investors one of the clearest signs that traditional commodity fundamentals were no longer enough. For the first time in history, US WTI crude oil futures briefly traded below zero. At face value, this seemed impossible. Oil is a real asset. It powers transport, industry, shipping and global trade. But the event exposed something important: commodities are not priced by supply and demand alone. They are also shaped by futures markets, storage,

Professional traders do not usually start with the question: “Do I think this asset will go up or down?” or "Graphs, patterns, lines of resitance and support" They start with a better question: What is the market already pricing in, and where could it be wrong? A good trade is not simply about having a bullish or bearish view. It is about understanding expectations, positioning, risk/reward, technical timing and how the asset behaves relative to other markets. Reading the opt

In this blog, we will explore the upcoming release of the 2026 Q2 Assets Under Management (AUMs) and membership updates with the Defined Contribution (DC) Master Trust providers. Our goal is to provide valuable insights and highlight the significant acceleration we are witnessing in the consolidation of fragmented DC assets. As the financial landscape evolves, understanding these trends is crucial for navigating the complexities of asset management. In the dynamic world of fi

In this blog, we will explore the upcoming release of the 2025 Q4 Assets Under Management (AUMs) and membership updates with the Defined Contribution (DC) Master Trust providers. Our goal is to provide valuable insights and highlight the significant acceleration we are witnessing in the consolidation of fragmented DC assets. As the financial landscape evolves, understanding these trends is crucial for navigating the complexities of asset management. In the dynamic world of fi

I wanted to take the time to drill down and share some insights on the latest announcements that will be affecting the UK Institutional space. With the current climate the UK finds itself in, Labours first budget comes into the spotlight riding high on expectation but little on immediate details. Reforming the UK IHT system to include unspent pension pots within the tax regimes scope. The Labour government has announced plans to close holes which allows for pensions pots to b

In this blog, we will explore the upcoming release of the 2025 Q2 Assets Under Management (AUMs) and membership updates with the Defined Contribution (DC) Master Trust providers. Our goal is to provide valuable insights and highlight the significant acceleration we are witnessing in the consolidation of fragmented DC assets. As the financial landscape evolves, understanding these trends is crucial for navigating the complexities of asset management. In the dynamic world of fi

In this blog, we will explore the upcoming release of the 2024 Q4 Assets Under Management (AUMs) and membership updates with the Defined Contribution (DC) Master Trust providers. Our goal is to provide valuable insights and highlight the significant acceleration we are witnessing in the consolidation of fragmented DC assets. As the financial landscape evolves, understanding these trends is crucial for navigating the complexities of asset management. In the dynamic world of fi