EM equities: when challenges become opportunities
EM equities have started to perform better relative to DM equities of late. We look at whether this performance can be sustained and the main drivers.
Unlocking markets: the rich tapestry of EM Debt
In our EM Debt ‘Unlocking markets’ episode, we debunk some of the myths around the asset class, a colourful mix of over 80 countries and 13 sectors.
Private assets in emerging markets
We look at private assets in emerging markets and overcoming the drawbacks of private equity through an exposure to illiquid credit.
RBC EM Equity Strategy: strong absolute and relative returns over 15 years
With our EM Equity Strategy passing its 15-year milestone, we discuss the factors that have contributed to our track record of strong outperformance.
RBC EM Equity Focus Strategy: backing our best ideas
Having passed the 5-year point, we look at the factors contributing to an impressive track record of outperformance for our EM Equity Focus Strategy.
Unlocking markets: why investors should care about EM
In our EM Equities ‘Unlocking markets’ episode, we discuss Trump 2.0, Saudi’s appeal from a top-down perspective, and compelling domestic sectors
The death of the dollar…and the rise of EM local
We make the case that emerging market local currencies and rates should benefit from the recent decline in the US dollar’s 15-year bull run.
Emerging markets return to favour
We discuss what’s driven the outperformance of EM equities so far this year and consider whether this trend has further to run.
Blending markets: a global approach to high yield debt investing
US debt has dominated the HY market traditionally. However, the rise of European and EM HY debt is creating opportunities for enhanced returns.
BlueBay Emerging Market Bond Fund
The tailwinds for alternative fixed income strategies in emerging market debt
How different EM alternative strategies can offer investors a way to capitalise on market inefficiencies.
EM Equity Outlook Report 2025
We share a summary of our RBC EM Equity Outlook report for 2025, which includes macroeconomics, valuations, earnings, styles, themes, and ESG reforms.
Private credit opportunities in emerging markets
We discuss how a selective approach to high quality EM private debt investments can enhance returns, while reducing risk and dampening volatility.
Three drivers of growth and profitability in emerging markets
We highlight three key structural and cyclical drivers for a change in the EPS growth and profitability profile for the EM Equity asset class.
Unlocking the illiquidity premium in EMD
We discuss how – at a time of global uncertainty – EM private credit investors can benefit from enhanced yield and a compelling risk-reward balance.
Why invest in Emerging Markets?
Trump 2.0: the themes driving EM Debt
We discuss why emerging markets reacted as expected to Trump’s stunning win, and highlight three key themes shaping the outlook for EM fixed income.
RBC Funds (Lux) - Emerging Markets Equity Fund
Navigating uncertainty in emerging markets equities
With trade uncertainty ongoing, we discuss intra-EM trade and key regions and countries in the EM equities universe – China, India and Latin America.
2025 Market View: Geopolitics
Tim Ash, Senior EM Sovereign Strategist, shares his thoughts on 2024 and the year ahead.
Education in emerging markets: closing the gap
Within our EM Equity team, awareness of ESG factors at country level is useful for positioning our portfolios in areas of long-term structural growth.
2025 Market View: Emerging Markets Debt
Polina Kurdyavko, Head of BlueBay Emerging Markets, Senior Portfolio Manager shares her thoughts on 2024 and the year ahead.
RBC Funds (Lux) - Emerging Markets Value Equity Fund
AI-related stocks: a time to tread carefully
The AI theme is a pertinent one for emerging markets equity investors. However, elevated stock valuations and strong demand suggest caution.
EM Equity ESG Report 2024
We present the RBC Emerging Markets Equity team’s ninth ESG report.
Insights from our European High Yield team
We discuss the outlook for high yield, our current approach to portfolio construction and key themes for the European telecoms and media sectors.
In praise of unconstrained investing
We discuss why a high conviction, total return approach is best suited to generating superior returns in the unconstrained EMD space.
Indonesia: a long-term growth story
Despite recent stock market falls and policy uncertainty, our EM Equity team believes the Indonesia equity story is a favourable one.
RBC Emerging Markets Equity Annual Climate Report 2024
Our EM Equity team makes measuring and monitoring the climate-related risks and opportunities of their strategy a key focus of ESG research.
Germany’s political crisis: no “Zeitenwende” under Scholz
Over the past three years, Germany, Europe’s largest economy has entered a crisis. We look at the political backdrop and the impact on positioning.
European Equity book reviews of the year
As the end of the year approaches, our European Equity team members revisit some of the books that caught their eye during 2024.
Emerging markets equity
Disciplined security selection and risk management, combining top-down thematic views with rigorous company level research.
China: stimulating the dragon
Our EM Equity research trip to China took place straight after the US election and in the context of recent stimulus announcements by the government.
The Middle East: a region under transformation
We visited Saudi, Bahrain and Kuwait, three countries that offer an attractive top-down story, with economic growth becoming increasingly structural.
South Africa: a sunnier future?
Our EM debt team discusses South Africa’s prospects post 2024’s pivotal election, and why political stability is key to achieving economic potential.
Taiwan: third time’s a charm?
Sentiment is positive amongst Taiwan’s tech companies this year, although Taiwanese equities could face further consolidation and caution is needed.
Tariffs: the Canadian perspective
Eric Lascelles, Chief Economist, looks at the economic impact of tariffs in North America, political change in Ottawa, and trade diversification.
2025 Market View: Emerging Markets Equity
Laurence Bensafi, Portfolio Manager, Deputy Head of RBC Emerging Market Equities, shares her thoughts on 2024 and the year ahead.
Emerging markets debt
A multi-layered approach for a broad & evolving asset class.
Here comes the boom
A European trip reaffirmed how countries in southern Europe are outperforming their northern peers, while Middle East conflict flared again this week.
Wise men follow a new light in the night sky
As we make bold predictions for year ahead, we would be wise to focus on policy and politics, and absolute return strategies.
Now is the time for investment grade credit
Opportunities and challenges abound in fixed income investment grade.
For fixed income investors, the election outcome really matters this time
Answers to common questions on how the upcoming US election may impact fixed income investors and the differences between a Trump and Harris win.
La Dolce Vita: lessons in purpose from Cucinelli
We discuss Brunello Cucinelli, an Italian luxury apparel business with a team who want to prove financially what they believe morally.
New Year’s fireworks
The UK has been front and centre this week, with the rise in borrowing costs making headlines and structural forces continuing to plague the economy.
Tax man cryin'. Rayner smilin'
What are the implications of any US Supreme Court ruling on US tariffs and the firing of Fed governor Lisa Cook?
Trump Towers
We dissect the week when Trump made a historic political comeback, winning each of the battleground swing states and scoring a resounding victory.
Trump’s tariff tango
Many investors had taken a complacent view ahead of Liberation Day, yet the outcome was a complex array of tariffs at various rates on a global basis.
The last (paper) straw?
Despite noise from overseas and from many prominent figures in the US, it’s striking that Trump is enjoying a strong approval rating from voters.
Keeping calm in dangerous times
The Middle East conflict escalated this week while, further afield, price action in Chinese assets grabbed attention in the wake of policy easing.
Trump 2.0, a song of fire and ice
There will be plenty of noise coming from Washington in the coming days, and we wait to see how this impacts markets, both domestically and overseas.
Are Trump's golden ideas starting to lose some lustre?
If there has been any political surprise in recent days, it has been a push by Merz to secure agreement on a large increase in defence spending.
