Whether by design or accident, the trade negotiations between the U.S. and China took a turn for the worse a few weeks ago. Were it not for the subsequent tweets, comments and actions by both countries, one could have dismissed the early-May breakdown in talks as a hiccup or simply negotiation tactics. But as it stands, it seems increasingly likely the U.S.-China dispute is not going to be resolved any time soon. Unlike last year, when China went out of its way to re-engage the U.S. after the Trump administration threatened and eventually implemented higher tariffs, Chinese officials responded much more combative this time around. ... read more

Following one of the worst year-end routs for risk assets in a long while in the fourth quarter of 2018, markets rebounded tremendously to start 2019, returning most equity markets to levels roughly in line with where they were last September.... read more

Signature?s global depth and breadth provides us with access to unique investment opportunities. We recently participated as an anchor investor in Embassy Office Parks REIT, the first-ever Indian REIT IPO and the largest REIT in Asia by square footage.... read more

Brexit means Brexit.? ? British Prime Minister Theresa May, July 11, 2016 (and repeated numerous times since). It sounded so simple, but to any observer it was anything but. So here we are in the late stages of this tortuous saga when anything is still possible.... read more

With all that is going on in global markets, we want to thank our clients for their continued partnership and wish everyone a Happy Chinese New Year. Speaking in Mandarin, I've recorded a video message outlining the Signature investment philosophy, which is designed to deliver the best possible risk-adjusted returns in today?s complex environment.... read more