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Macro Freestyle podcast series
Macro Freestyle is a monthly podcast series co-hosted by Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist and Madhur Jha, Head of Thematic Research, and explores topics that are likely to be most impactful for the global economy and financial markets.
Episode 16
Resilience under pressure
Episode 15
Is policy turning more interventionist?
Episode 14
Looking beyond the Middle East conflict
Episode 13
Can emerging markets weather the oil shock?
Episode 12
The changing global outlook
Episode 11
Oil shock – should we worry about inflation or growth?
Episode 10
Risks to market resilience
Episode 9
The risk of a carry trade unwind
Episode 8
2025 in review: A liquidity-fuelled rally
Episode 7
Living with low volatility and high uncertainty
Episode 6
Is US dollar weakness inevitable?
Episode 5
Focusing on the fiscal
Episode 4
What to watch as we enter H2
Episode 3
Trade wars, currencies and central banks
Episode 2
Trade wars and stagflation risks
Episode 1
Is the consensus wrong on US exceptionalism?
Case studies
USD280 mn green loan
The rapid growth of AI and machine learning technologies are requiring more efficient data centre design.
India opportunities for EU business
Growing potential in investment opportunities.
European investment grade credit
2024 started on a strong note for European and other capital markets.
Project Finance Greenloan provider
Helping finance low carbon transformation of transportation
Innovation for a sustainable future
Hear about a rural electrification project that will supply sustainable energy to almost 1 million Angolans.
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Featured report
Global outlook H2-2026 – A test of resilience
The executive summary of our report looks at whether the tailwinds that supported global growth in H1 can last in H2. How will geopolitical uncertainty, tariffs, inflation and the AI push shape the outlook?
Podcasts
Global Outlook H2-2026 – A test of resilience
We unpack the forces set to shape the second half – from inflation and the US dollar to geopolitics, the AI push and energy markets – and their impact on key economies.
Global Outlook 2026 – An uneasy calm
What is the outlook for 2026? Eric Robertsen, Razia Khan and Divya Devesh examine new global growth drivers, the key risks they present, and their potential impact on DM and EM asset markets.
The financial-market surprises of 2026
Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist, identifies several surprise events that could disrupt financial markets in 2026.
Global Outlook H2-2025 – The aftershock
Eric Robertsen, Global Head of Research and Chief Strategist and Razia Khan, Head of Research Africa and the Middle East discuss the H2-2025 outlook amid trade policy and US dollar uncertainty.
Financing and securities services
September 2026
The Custodian: Future Markets Edition
Discover how tokenisation, digital assets, T+1 settlement and AI are transforming market infrastructure, reshaping custody, and redefining operating models, risk and governance for institutional investors and asset servicers.
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From prime services to custody, we can service all your needs.
Hong Kong’s next phase of offshore RMB growth
New policy measures could deepen offshore RMB funding, strengthen liquidity and widen access to Hong Kong’s bond…
Beyond trade: The renminbi’s next act in ASEAN
Firms are increasingly evaluating the Chinese currency on tangible economics according to Karen Ng, Standard Cha…
Supporting Thailand’s second Sustainability-Linked Bond
The Sustainability-Linked Bond is Thailand's second, and the first sovereign SLB in Asia to integrate biodiversi…
Africa’s fiduciary services at an inflection point
Regulatory reform, market scale and rising expectations are redefining the role of trustees across the continent…
Three ways global markets are repricing risk in a multipolar…
Tony Hall shares insights into how to reassess risk, liquidity and capital flows and diversify with intent.
Two shifts reshaping corporates, FIs and cross-border bankin…
Sharad Desai shares insights into how corporates and FIs can navigate a fragmented world.
Offshore bonds to give China lifers a yield lifeline
Expansion of Bond Connect scheme will provide higher yielding assets for life insurers, and may ease concerns ov…
Hear from our thought leaders
Digital Asset Custody
Why do traditional players hold an important role in digital assets custody? How is the regulatory landscape changing and where are the opportunities for asset servicers in tokenisation? Waqar Chaudry, Innovation and Digital Assets Product, Financing and Securities Services shares insights.
Focus on Footprint: Middle East
Why is the Middle East seeing a lot of interest from institutional investors and asset services? What are the differences in accessing these markets? Simon Kellaway, Global Head of Sales, Regional Head of GCNA, Financing and Securities Services explains in this video.
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