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White papersWhy are credit spreads so tight?
1) Liquidity: This is the overriding factor, which is normally the case in markets. It is no surprise that markets are rallying like it’s QE, because this is QE! The Treasury General Account (TGA) has been run-off to the tune of c$500bn over the last few months driven by the U.S. hitting the debt ceiling. When this happens, the country is unable to raise enough debt to fund itself.
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White papersThe quiet evolution of ‘green’ bonds in global portfolios
The green bonds market is maturing as an asset class and with this maturity, it is beginning to enjoy global relevance. With €448 billion in issuance last year, Europe is still the engine, however what is important to note is that once issuers enter the green bond market, they tend to come back. For this reason, we expect many of those bonds issued in 2024 to roll-over.
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White papersIt’s quant. But not as you know it
MDT’s approach uses rigorous, supervised processes powered by advanced algorithms and robust risk management. But repeatability, transparency and the human touch are the key factors.
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White papersFinding Europe's elusive alpha
Over the last 25 years, a wide gap has emerged between the US and European economic and stock market performance. Steve Magill looks at whether recent signs of a challenge to this hegemony are a mere blip, or an important inflection point.
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VideoTalking Markets - Pan European Property
In this edition of Talking Markets, Fund Manager Alex Ross explores the powerful forces driving this rebound. With strong rental growth, secure income streams, and compelling valuations, the Pan-European property market could be shaping up to be a once-in-a-generation investment opportunity.
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White papersHow is Generali Investments addressing longevity risk in insurance portfolios?
With rising life expectancies, individuals and institutions face the critical challenge of ensuring financial security over extended retirement periods. Generali Investments – the asset management arm of the Generali Group – explains how they are leveraging a variety of innovative investment approaches to address the complex issue of longevity risk.
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VideoWho We Are
We specialize in markets and asset classes where we see opportunities to generate alpha through fundamental research, active management and access to our network of long-standing relationships.
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White papersHow Beta Investors Keep Alpha Under Control
Active ETFs are redefining the parameters of modern portfolio construction, offering solutions to the challenges faced by institutional investors. While it is easy to get lost in the rapidly expanding array of active ETFs, when investing in them European institutional investors have remained firmly anchored near core allocations around established benchmarks such as MSCI World and Europe.
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White papersHumanoids: the shape of future automation?
Humanoid robots are poised to revolutionize automation, but their complexity and cost raise questions about their future applications.
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VideoTalking Markets – Premier Miton Tellworth UK Smaller Companies Fund
In this edition of Talking Markets, Paul Marriage, fund manager of the Premier Miton Tellworth UK Smaller Companies Fund, discusses the noise around tariffs, exciting opportunities he is seeing, and why now could be the time for UK small-caps.
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VideoTalking Markets – European Opportunities
Are European equities gaining momentum? In this edition of Talking Markets, Premier Miton European Opportunities Fund Manager, Thomas Brown, discusses recent trends he is seeing in European equities, performance of quality and growth sectors, and where he is currently seeing exciting opportunities.
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White papersWhen quality counts
The last few years have presented many challenges for investing with an active approach and sustainability focus.
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White papersSAFI: A Modern Approach to Fixed Income Investing
How does systematic active fixed income (SAFI) investing actually work? In this article, we go through the SAFI investment process step by step, explain the generation of signals, and discuss the various potential benefits of SAFI for investors.
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White papersA bunker for the trade war
Equity market neutral strategies offer potential for shelter amid volatility.
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White papersAn Overlooked Piece of the UK’s Productive Finance Puzzle?
How do UK small and mid-sized companies play a crucial role in helping the UK economy to thrive?
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White papersHarnessing the power of duration in global bond portfolios
Following the rise of global interest rates on the back of much higher inflation over the last few years, investors are now focusing on the expectation for lower official rates, as the tightening of financial conditions has spurred on central banks to start loosening monetary policy.
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White papersWill AI doctors disrupt drug commercialization?
AI and large language models are set to revolutionize drug commercialization, transforming traditional marketing and healthcare practices.
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White papersNavigating the New Multipolar Investment Landscape
The global investment environment is undergoing a profound transformation, marked by a shift from a concentrated, unipolar market dominated by American mega-cap stocks to a more diversified and multipolar framework. This change, catalyzed by macroeconomic uncertainties and technological disruptions, demands a re-evaluation of portfolio strategies to mitigate risks and seize emerging opportunities.
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White papersNavigating listed infrastructure investing and tariffs
Time to “play defense” after an eventful first quarter?
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White papersFixed on Bonds: What do tariffs mean for the automotives industry?
Threats of tariffs have been hitting the sector from multiple angles. It is hard to keep up, but this is what we know so far.
