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Investment Insights

by BNP Paribas Asset Management · English · Business

Investment Insights is the podcast channel for BNP Paribas Asset Management and features in-depth commentary on the topics that really matter to investors. Each week, Daniel Morris, Chief Market Strategist at BNP Paribas Asset Management, joins our investment experts to analyse the market through t

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 11 min
Latest: 8 Oct 2026
Language: English

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8 Oct 2026 · 11 min

Talking Heads - Inflation-linked bonds: protection in a more volatile inflation world

Geopolitics, energy security, changing supply chains, fiscal policy, climate investment and increased infrastructure and AI spending could all contribute to a structurally more volatile inflation environment. Andy Craig, Co-head of the Investment Insights Centre, talks with Elida Rhenals, Co-head of Inflation and Senior Portfolio Manager within the Global Fixed Income team, about the role inflation-linked bonds can play in today’s investment landscape. For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/ Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34 Follow us on…

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30 Sep 2026 · 9 min
Talking Heads - Europe’s path to strategic autonomy opens new opportunities for bond investors
Europe is entering a pivotal era of strategic autonomy, seeking to build resilience across critical sectors such as defence, energy, communications, and technology in response to a more fragmented geopolitical landscape. Chris Iggo, CIO of AXA IM Core, part of BNPP AM, and Fadi Berbari, Senior Portfolio Manager in the fixed income team at BNP Paribas Asset Management, discuss how this shift toward strategic autonomy is reshaping Europe’s fixed income credit. Fadi explains why a selective, bottom-up approach is essential to capitalise on the stability and visibility offered by strategic…
24 Sep 2026 · 11 min
Talking Heads - Is the market underestimating China’s AI potential?
While Chinese equities have lagged other emerging markets recently, a powerful innovation ecosystem is accelerating beneath the surface. In this episode of Talking Heads , Daniel Morris, Chief Market Strategist, and David Choa, Head of Greater Chinese Equities, discuss why domestic substitution and technological disruption make China a potentially compelling source of diversification for global asset allocators. For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/ Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/am Hosted on…
17 Sep 2026 · 11 min
Talking Heads - Investing in environmental solutions: Navigating a new era of resource scarcity
The global transition toward sustainability is facing a complex landscape. Geopolitical tensions and the AI revolution are redefining investment priorities. Ed Lees, Co-CIO of the Environmental Strategies Group at BNP Paribas Asset Management, and Daniel Morris, Chief Market Strategist, explore the durable long-term trends shaping the sector. For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/ Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/am Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
10 Sep 2026 · 9 min
Talking Heads - A new paradigm for Emerging Market equities?
Emerging market equities have increasingly evolved into a technology and manufacturing-led asset class in the wake of a surge in AI‑related capital expenditure by the hyperscalers. Zhikai Chen, Global Head of Emerging Market Equities at BNP Paribas Asset Management, and Daniel Morris, Chief Market Strategist, discuss how emerging market equities are benefitting from both structural economic growth and the competitiveness of manufacturing and knowledge‑based sectors. For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/ Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34…
3 Sep 2026 · 9 min
Talking Heads - Euro short-duration bonds: Potential for stability and steady income
Euro short-duration credit strategies maturing in under three years have the potential to limit sensitivity to interest-rate rises, help control drawdowns during volatile periods and provide stability and steady income. Boutaina Deixonne, Head of Euro Investment Grade and High-Yield Credit, in the Fixed Income team at BNP Paribas Asset Management tells Chris Iggo, CIO of AXA IM Core, part of BNPP AM, that her team seeks performance from Euro short-duration bonds via broad diversification and rigorous security selection. For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/…
27 Aug 2026 · 12 min
Talking Heads - Nordic high-yield bonds can offer diversification, lower duration and limited volatility
The Nordic high-yield bond market has grown significantly in recent years to about 15% of the European market. Anna-Karin Hempel, a Senior Portfolio Manager in the Fixed Income team at Alfred Berg, part of the BNP Paribas Group, points out to Chris Iggo, a member of the Investment Insights team at BNP Paribas Asset Management, that the Nordic region is politically, socially and economically stable – a big positive for industries and companies. For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/ Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34 Follow us on LinkedIn:…
20 Aug 2026 · 9 min
Talking Heads - Sustainable farming can offer portfolio diversification and inflation protection
The need to invest in sustainable farming is becoming increasingly urgent. Maxence Foucault, Environmental, Social & Governance Specialist, tells Daniel Morris, Chief Market Strategist, that farmland investing can offer strong diversification benefits with its low correlation to more traditional assets. For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/ Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/am Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
30 Jul 2026 · 14 min
Talking Heads - The impact of AI on the media and advertising industries
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is impacting the media and advertising industries, triggering a pivot away from simply generating billable hours towards the production of higher value-added content. Matthijs Leendertse, Senior Lecturer for Media Economics at Erasmus University, Rotterdam, talks with Daniel Morris, Chief Market Strategist, about the development of AI and its potential future impact on our societies. For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/ Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/am Hosted on…
23 Jul 2026 · 11 min
Talking Heads - Global equities: Earnings expectations remain strong
Equities in the US, Europe, Japan and emerging markets should see strong second quarter earnings growth. As Nadia Grant, Head of Global Equities, tells Chief Market Strategist, Daniel Morris, year-to-date equity returns have been highly concentrated, notably AI-linked hardware stocks ‘at the expense of everything else, particularly software’. For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/ Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/am Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
16 Jul 2026 · 8 min
Talking Heads - ETF inflows: Heading for a record high?
June saw particularly strong inflows into exchange-traded funds (ETFs), taking total assets under management in UCITS ETF beyond €3 trillion for the first time. As Daniel Dornel, Head of ETF Research, explains to Chief Market Strategist, Daniel Morris, inflows were strongest in the US and Japan; European and emerging market figures were less impressive. For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/ Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/am Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
9 Jul 2026 · 10 min
Talking Heads - Fixed income ETFs: Simple, transparent, low-cost beta exposure
Despite trebling in size since 2020, fixed income ETF (exchange-traded fund) assets remain under-bought in Europe. Luca Pagni, Head of Fixed Income ETFs, tells Daniel Morris, Chief Market Strategist, that there is still great growth potential for bond ETFs – for a variety of reasons. For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/ Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/am Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
6 Jul 2026 · 11 min
Talking Heads - London Climate Action Week: In the heat of the moment, time to seek concrete solutions
The recent heat wave in Europe provided a unique environment for the 75,000 attendees of the London Climate Action Week. Climate Lead Thibaud Clisson tells Chief Market Strategist, Daniel Morris, that this major climate finance gathering focused on seeking concrete solutions to accelerate and finance the energy transition and climate adaptations, and on how to best channel private funding towards practical solutions. For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/ Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/am Hosted…
2 Jul 2026 · 10 min
Talking Heads - Geopolitics and the economy: How war-triggered oil price shock was largely avoided
Dire predictions about possible catastrophic impacts of the Iran conflict on oil prices – and thus on the global economy – appear to have largely proven unfounded. Thijs Van de Graaf, Professor of International Energy Politics at Ghent University, talks with Daniel Morris, Chief Market Strategist, about the range of factors that have mitigated the effects of the war. For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/ Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/am Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more…
26 Jun 2026 · 17 min
Talking Heads - US high yield: Resilience against interest rate and spread volatility
The US high yield market has weathered recent market turbulence well, but selectivity is becoming increasingly paramount. Jack Stephenson, Senior Investment Specialist, tells Chris Iggo that the outlook for US high yield remains constructive despite widening dispersion across industry and quality segments of the market. For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/ Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/am Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
18 Jun 2026 · 15 min
Talking Heads - Cheaper, smarter and ever broader uses: AI offers a long growth runway
Artificial intelligence (AI) models continue to get smarter and cheaper, spurring adoption and expanding the total addressable market. Pamela Hegarty and Derek Glynn, Co-portfolio Managers of BNPP AM’s disruptive technology strategy provide Daniel Morris, Chief Market Strategist, with their expert views of the current AI industry and its investment potential, not least in supporting both training and inferencing applications. For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/ Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/am…
5 Jun 2026 · 11 min
Talking Heads - ETF investing in European defence
The geopolitical pressures forcing Europe to develop an autonomous defence capability are unrelenting. Listen to George Ferguson, Senior Analyst for Aerospace, Defence and Airlines at Bloomberg Intelligence, update Andrew Craig, Co-head of the Investment Insights Centre about prospects for the European defence sector. For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/ Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/am Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
4 Jun 2026 · 12 min
Talking Heads - Disrupting the world order
In this special edition, Sophie Dimopoulou, Head of External Distribution in Luxembourg, is joined by Professor Athanasios Platias, Professor Emeritus of Strategy at the University of Piraeus in Greece, and Daniel Morris, Chief Market Strategist at BNP Paribas Asset Management. Together they discuss how geopolitics and artificial intelligence are each effecting profound change on the global economy. For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/ Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/am Hosted on Ausha. See…
28 May 2026 · 10 min
Talking Heads - European small caps offer income and growth
European small cap stocks have outperformed their large cap peers so far this year. Damien Kohler, Head of European Small Cap Equities tells Daniel Morris, Chief Market Strategist, that small caps can prove positive for investors pursuing an active barbell strategy of a strong income-oriented approach combined with identifying underpriced potential for growth. For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/ Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/am Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
21 May 2026 · 11 min
Talking Heads - China: Tech self-sufficiency drive bodes well for growth
China's policy for growth from hi-tech industry development is a state-organised – but not state-led – strategic effort that combines top-down industrial planning with bottom-up competition among local players. Chi Lo, Senior Market Strategist in Hong Kong, tells Daniel Morris, Chief Market Strategist, that investment value in China is created through aligning private incentives with state goals of high-quality growth, technological self-reliance, digitalisation and national security. For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/ Download the Viewpoint app:…
14 May 2026 · 14 min
Talking Heads - AI: Transforming quantitative portfolio management
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are contributing increasingly to the process of identifying stock investment opportunities and managing portfolio risk, particularly when it comes to quantitative equity strategies that use mathematical models, algorithms and vast datasets to identify and capture the best ideas. Ram Rasaratnam, CIO for Quant Equity Strategies at AXA IM Core, part of BNP Paribas Asset Management, tells Chris Iggo, Chief Investment Officer, AXA IM Core, that AI and machine learning are revolutionising how researchers improve the models that support the firm’s…
7 May 2026 · 14 min
Talking Heads - Inflation-linked bonds can navigate the shocks
The Middle East conflict has triggered a surge in energy and other prices, creating a second inflation shock in four years. Elida Rhenals, a Senior Portfolio Manager in the rates and inflation team at AXA IM Core, part of BNP Paribas Asset Management, tells Chris Iggo, Chief Investment Officer for AXA IM Core, how the short duration inflation-linked bond strategy run by her team can be effective in offering protection and a real return – not just a nominal one – in a slowing growth, rising inflation environment. For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/…
30 Apr 2026 · 15 min
Talking Heads - US small caps – Reasons to be cheerful
US small-cap stocks had a strong start to 2026 with the Russell 2000 index significantly outperforming the S&P 500 large cap. Geoff Dailey, Head of US Equities, tells Daniel Morris, Chief Market Strategist, that the main driver was the artificial intelligence theme. For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/ Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/am Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
22 Apr 2026 · 11 min
Talking Heads - Licence to roam empowers absolute return bond approach
With a ‘licence to roam’ fixed income markets, an absolute return approach works with a toolkit that allows it to continue to earn returns in bond markets roiled by geopolitical tension and the growth and inflation upsets that go with it. James McAlevey, Head of Global Aggregate and Absolute Return, tells Andrew Craig, Co-Head of the Investment Insights Centre, emerging market bonds have emerged as ‘one of the single best opportunities’ from the current energy shock. For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/ Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34…
16 Apr 2026 · 6 min
Talking Heads - Flows into core equity ETFs hold up amid Middle East conflict
Overall inflows into exchange-traded funds slowed towards the end of the first quarter as market volatility and uncertainty spiked amid the outbreak of war in the Middle East. Daniel Dornel, Head of ETF Research, tells Chief Market Strategist Daniel Morris that inflation-linked products saw inflows late in the quarter as rising oil prices in particular fanned inflation concerns. For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/ Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/am Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy…
10 Apr 2026 · 9 min
Talking Heads - Healthcare equities: Healthier prospects in 2026
Healthcare equities – especially in the US, by far the largest market – look set for a strong recovery in 2026. US Equities team Senior Portfolio Manager Jon Stephenson tells Investment Insights Centre Co-head Andy Craig that numerous factors should create a much more investable environment. For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/ Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/am Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
8 Apr 2026 · 10 min
Talking Heads - The grass has become greener for green bonds
While their sustainability-related credentials have sustained the appeal of green bonds over the years, recent events in energy markets have reminded investors of the need for continued progress on the energy transition and hence the need for financing for green energy projects. Johann Plé, Senior Portfolio Manager in the Euro Fixed Income team, discusses the role green bonds should play in global asset allocations. For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/ Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/am Hosted on…
2 Apr 2026 · 9 min
Talking Heads - Decarbonisation and climate solutions providers to gain new prominence
“The crisis that we're experiencing with the conflict in the Middle East is only going to reinforce the fact that climate will remain our clients’ and our top priority,” Jane Wadia, Head of Sustainability at AXA IM Core, tells Andy Craig, Co-Head of the Investment Insights Centre. Jane foresees a new impetus for renewable energy amid accelerated efforts to reduce countries’ dependency on fossil fuels further. For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/ Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/am Hosted on Ausha.…
26 Mar 2026 · 17 min
Talking Heads - Managing multi-asset portfolios amid the volatility
The Middle East conflict and the resulting oil price surge have left the global economy – and investors – on a knife-edge. Laurent Clavel, Global Head of Multi-Asset for AXA Investment Managers, part of BNP Paribas Asset Management, talks with Daniel Morris, Chief Market Strategist, about handling multi-asset portfolios at such a volatile time. For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/ Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/am Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
19 Mar 2026 · 9 min
Talking Heads - Renewable energy in focus amid the energy shock
What do current events in the Middle East mean for the clean energy sector? How can vulnerability to fossil fuel shocks be reduced? Ulrik Fugmann, Environmental Strategies Group Co-Head, talks to Investment Insights Centre Co-Head Andy Craig about recent ‘tectonic’ shifts such as Europe’s Strategic Infrastructure Investment Fund and the possibility of US wind and solar tax credits being reinstated. For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/ Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/am Hosted on Ausha. See…

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Latest episode: 8 Oct 2026
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