Our impression of extravagant investments The team at Pyrford reflect on the recent sale of a Monet painting and discuss how the uber-rich spend their loose change.

Thematic focus: Access to finance Our portfolio companies reach more than 70 million customers in markets lacking access to financial services. Given the potential for financial inclusion

Indian elections: the people’s definitive message India’s electorate decisively voted to keep in power the BJP party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the man characterised by many Western media outlets as ‘the most divisive leader’ in Asia

Election fever Election fever hit India and Australia in May. The former, the largest democratic election in the world, resulted in a comfortable win for the incumbent

Ocean plastics 2018 saw a significant focus on the issue of ocean plastics, spurred by the airing of Sir David Attenborough’s seminal...

A view on UK Equities For investors, everything about the UK remains in a state of flux, whether it’s the political backdrop, the economy or the stock market.

ESG Viewpoint - Can palm oil ever be sustainable? Concerns about the sustainability of palm oil production are nothing new. For many years now, investors have contributed

ESG Profile and Impact Report 2019 - Making a positive impact With a track record spanning over two decades, our Responsible Global Equity Strategy seeks to invest in sustainable companies that are

Our engagement in 2018 Engaging our companies on ESG issues is a cornerstone of our overall approach to investing

Is it time to sell US equities? It’s quite possible that we will see a halt in the recent strong run in US equities, which have outperformed their global peers so far this year.

Japan in focus Much water has flowed under the bridge during the ensuing 30 years. 1989 saw the end of the most rapid period of economic growth in

Governance of data protection The collecting and processing of personal data is a critical component of modern business.