In this recent BPM article, Christine Tan shares her journey in the asset management industry - and reminds us of the importance of staying curious, being adaptable and prioritizing diversity of thought.

2025 started relatively calmly. But sentiment shifted drastically in early April following the U.S. administration’s April 2 (Liberation Day) announcements on steep tariffs, targeting countries across the world. This sparked extreme short-term volatility – on both the up and downside - for stocks and bonds.

Trade tensions and ongoing volatility continue to weigh on markets. Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, discusses why it’s important for investors to stick to their long-term plan.