Freddie Woolfe discusses the merits of adding carbon emission data to consumer product labels, and the UK financial regulator’s closer look at ESG investment funds.

Are markets chasing inflationary ghosts, or will ‘building back better’ lead to a world in which the dominant deflationary forces of the last 13 years become overwhelmed? The Jupiter Merlin team discuss a complex investment landscape.

Jon Wallace explains how the pace of action to halt climate change must step up dramatically and the challenges and investment opportunities that may result.

Jon Wallace, fund manager, environmental solutions, will discuss the opportunities and risks associated with building portfolios of companies delivering products and services designed to address environmental issues. Drawing out the stark contrasts from his experience of the investment landscape post-Global Financial Crisis, he will share his insights into encouraging recent signs that meaningful political and financial capital is seeking to support public companies with the ability to have a positive environmental impact.

Sam Livingstone, head of data science, explains why a highly developed data analytics capability is essential to ESG investing.

While several peers are already tapering quantitative easing, or have announced the intention of doing so, the ECB is determinedly heading in the opposite direction.

Charlie Spelina, Credit Analyst, discusses the performance of US high yield this year, why he sees room for further growth and what themes that may play out in H2.

Rhys Petheram, Head of Environmental Solutions, discusses the primary considerations in applying an ESG thematic approach to fixed income.

Richard Buxton discusses the equities market, his macro views, company news and UK Alpha Fund performance.

Please join Dr Ian Heslop and Dr Amadeo Alentorn, co-heads of systematic equities, as they review how their strategies performed in Q2.

Edward Bonham Carter, director of stewardship and corporate responsibility, Ashish Ray, head of governance & sustainability, and Andrew Mortimer, governance & sustainability analyst, shine a light on how we effect behavioural change in companies for the benefit of our investors and the wider world.

Will the race to decarbonise radically change global trade? The EU’s latest policy proposals have would have profound trade consequences. The Merlin team give their view.