Alternatives – Page 12
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White papersRussia: Investment Implications of Ukrainian Invasion
Investors’ worst fears about Russia’s intentions toward Ukraine have materialized following Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s announcement that he is sending troops into the country to “demilitarize” the nation.
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White papersWhat is place-based impact investing?
Place-based impact investing can help real estate investors deliver clear and measurable improvements to deprived areas. But how does it work?
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White papersMacro Views: Are we close to the peaks?
The first few weeks of the year have been marked by major tectonic shifts in terms of central banks’ monetary policies and market action. The change from an environment of “Goldilocks” to “normalisation” has been anything but gradual, weighing heavily on market sentiment.
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White papersEnergy Transition: Matching Liabilities and Capturing the Equity Premium
Energy transition infrastructure can match long-term liabilities, generate high yields and lift pension schemes’ sustainability profiles.
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White papersMacro Views: Earnings Seasons provides only modest support
Earnings season for Q4 2021 is in full swing, with over 60% of firms in the S&P 500 and over 35% of firms in the Stoxx 600 having reported thus far. Subdued expectations have led to low hurdle rates for earnings, cleared by 75% of reporting firms in the S&P 500 and 58% of those in the Stoxx 600.
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White papersResponsible investment: themes to look out for in 2022
Responsible investment issues tend to have a long time horizon. However, we have identified key issues and opportunities we expect will drive change in the coming year.
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White papersSupply Chain Strain in Commodities
Cyclical commodity prices have surged amidst pressure from multiple fronts. While COVID has certainly exacerbated the typical mismatch between the timing of supply and the growth in demand, the deviation has been further strained by environmental considerations that have limited supply development.
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White papersSupply Chain Strain: Overview
Exploring how disruptions in the manufacturing, labor, and commodities markets may affect inflation and fixed-income investments.
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White papersEuropean strategic sovereignty must be an investment opportunity
The concept of strategic sovereignty goes far beyond the issues of security and defence. It also assumes relative self-sufficiency, and the ability to impose one’ standards and to create global leaders in tomorrow’s ecosystems. This political objective must be founded on economic reality and will first require new investment momentum in Europe.
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White papersInvestment Symposium Series – Biodiversity, food and health: The crucial pieces of the 1.5°C jigsaw
Boosting investment in restoring Earth’s biodiverse natural capital, so as to transition urgently towards a healthy, sustainable food future as well as keeping global warming to 1.5°C, is absolutely critical.
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White papersHow the ESG data dilemma rewards active and engaged investors
What you can measure you can manage. In responsible investment that has steadily become a practical reality, but thoughtful and analytical management is still required to make sense of sometimes uneven inputs and difficult comparisons.
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White papersESG Thema #7 - ESG Corporate Disclosure: Towards more demanding and harmonized reporting
The 21st century company is one that must go beyond considerations of financial profitability, ensuring that the ecosystem in which it operates is preserved.
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White papersESG investing: Why we believe an active approach is optimal
The ‘active versus passive’ investing debate is well documented and has rumbled on for years. However, when it comes to investing from an environmental, social and governance (ESG) perspective, we firmly believe active investing is the optimal route.
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White papersBitcoin, A Cornerstone Digital Asset: Part 4
Could Bitcoin options be the “picks and shovels” of the cryptocurrency Gold Rush, a way to convert Bitcoin from a “get rich” to a “stay rich” asset?
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White papersThe Value of Knowing What You Own
ClearBridge Investments: ESG investors will begin to know the companies they want to invest in that will help support long-term returns, and have a tangible impact on urgent sustainability matters.
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White papersNatural Resources: Bridging the Gap to a Cleaner Future
There is a strong case to be made that resources companies are part of the solution—not the problem—when it comes to tackling climate change.
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White papersPowering up: How the drive to meet net zero targets will scale up electricity demand
Decarbonising energy is leading to a raft of infrastructure challenges for the electric grid. So, what will this mean for investors?
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White papersTo address climate change, we need to address social inequality
Two of the largest challenges society faces today – climate change and social inequality – can benefit from a joint approach, particularly as investors may have to navigate enhanced regulation in both areas, says Alex Bernhardt, global head of sustainability research.
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White papersStewardship Matters – Edition 5
Martin Currie: Biodiversity loss presents a real and tangible risk for business, and it is increasingly important that investors consider the potential impact that biodiversity loss might have on investee companies.
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White papersExxonMobil case study
We continue our longstanding dialogue with ExxonMobil through significant leadership changes at the board level
