Alternatives – Page 29
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White papersOil demand – Over the hill and far away
Demand for oil may recover in line with the post-pandemic bounce-back in economic growth. However, longer term, it will resume the downtrend that was visible already amid the structural pressures on demand that look likely to be reinforced by the changes in behaviour resulting from the measures taken around the globe to contain the spread of COVID-19.
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White papersImpact Report, Q1 2020
Diabetes is one of the world’s four major noncommunicable diseases – and the number of adults with the disease is rising rapidly. In our Q1 2020 report, we explore the diabetes epidemic and innovative solutions to tackle this unmet medical need.
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White papersEarth Day 2020: a worldwide call to boost climate action
22 April 2020 sees the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, a global event to highlight support for environmental protection. Four years to the day from the signing of the Paris climate agreement, this year’s Earth Day has climate action as its theme.
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White papersSolving the plastic pollution problem
Plastic and packaging pollution is one of the most pressing global environmental threats and has become a material issue for investors. Only 14% of estimated plastic packaging is recycled globally. Of the remainder, around 14% is incinerated, 40% is landfilled, and 32% is ‘leaked’ to the environment.
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White papersUnlocking the potential of environmental investments
There is a way for investors to both safeguard the environment and simultaneously secure an attractive return.
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White papersMeasuring the business world’s environmental footprint
The idea of “ethical” or “green” investing has gained ground in recent years, but it is hampered by a lack of quantitative definitions.
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White papersCurrency Market Update
In this video, Neuberger Berman’s Head of Global Currency, Ugo Lancioni provides an update on currency markets during the current period of volatility. Ugo reviews how global currencies have been impacted by the situation, outlining key drivers of FX markets. He also explains how he aims to identify the winners and losers amid the current dynamics.
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White papersWhat will climate change mean for insurance-linked securities?
ILS has close ties to natural disasters but we believe climate change will have a limited impact on the asset class.
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White papersHow we invest in farmland: An introduction to Nuveen’s global agricultural sustainability approach
The world’s population continues to expand — reaching 6 billion at the dawn of the 21st Century and nearly 10 billion projected by 2050. Exploding population and rising protein consumption are driving the need for more efficient agriculture to meet rising global demand for food, animal feed, clothing fiber, biofuels and other farm products.
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White papersWhy asset managers cannot be passive on climate change
As active investors step up their engagement efforts on the climate crisis, discussions need to be at the CEO rather than board level, argues David Cumming.
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White papersAIQ - The Climate Edition: Climate data - The journey from denial to crisis
More than 40 years since a senior NASA scientist told US Congress of concerns about human activities disrupting the climate, experts are warning of an impending climate catastrophe and the financial sector is wrestling with the implications.
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White papersAIQ - The Climate Edition : ‘Sticking’ it to carbon
The pros and cons of taxing emissions
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White papersAIQ - The Climate Edition: Hot Water - The threat of warming oceans
As the challenges posed by climate change continue to loom large, due attention should be given to oceans, not just the solid ground under our feet and the air we breathe.
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White papersBlog: Measurement and reporting are critical to sustainable investing
One of the key challenges facing the sustainable investment industry is to be able to report reliably and meaningfully to investors on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects of investment portfolios, explains Jane Ambachtsheer, global head of sustainability at BNP Paribas Asset Management, in this video.
