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White papersLooking to Latin America to Fuel the EU’s Energy Transition
Looking to Latin America to Fuel the EU’s Energy Transition
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White papersSpectrum Q3 2023: No robots were harmed in the making of this report
Welcome to the latest edition of Spectrum. In this issue, investment managers, technology experts and thought leaders from across Federated Hermes consider the zeitgeisty topic of artificial intelligence.
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White papersPM Perspectives: Climate Buy and Maintain
PM Perspectives is a series of profiles highlighting the current views of senior investment leaders across Allspring. This issue profiles four of Allspring’s experts on our Climate Transition Buy and Maintain Credit strategy. The strategy was designed to provide a long-term investment approach that seeks to invest in companies leading decarbonization efforts while offering strong investment potential.
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White papersNotes from the Road…or the Boarding Gate
This short note draws out common themes from our recent conversations and meetings with clients across the US, Canada, Europe and the Middle East. The questions we were asked ranged from monetary policy and inflation to strategic asset allocation, the impact of artificial intelligence and market liquidity.
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White papersThe role of ‘re-commerce’ in the transition to a circular economy
Moving towards a circular economy will play a key role in achieving global net zero goals. This article explores how eBay is aiding this transition through the practice of ‘re-commerce’ which – through re-using and recycling products – helps avoid the extraction and fabrication of new materials, while cutting down on excess emissions in the process.
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White papersThe carbon credit conundrum: A new approach
The goal of linking verifiable carbon mitigation and nature restoration with a financial return has long been the holy grail for climate-aware investors. A new nature impact strategy set to be launched by Federated Hermes and its partner Finance Earth could bring that dream closer to reality.
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White papersSustainability watch: record temperatures, emission targets, and offshore wind
Our selection of sustainability news from July covers the prevalence of record-breaking heat events, calls for global net-zero targets, and a global initiative designed to grow the global market for carbon offsets.
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White papersRecord Heat, Climate Policies Energize Low-Carbon Investing
New public policies reflect growing urgency to address climate risk, which equity investors should emphasize, too.
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White papersNet-Zero Alignment: Beyond the Numbers
There is no shortcut to assessing a portfolio’s net-zero alignment: data is incomplete, and we believe analysts’ insights are critical.
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White papersGlobal Investment Opportunities in The Energy Transition
To reach Net Zero and avoid the worst effects of climate change, the world needs to wean itself off carbon-intensive energy - fast. For this to be possible every country needs to undergo a complete change to the way it sources, produces and delivers energy. The clean energy revolution is likely to profoundly change the world, but what’s not so clear is exactly how and when these changes will occur. This makes the challenge for investors more acute.
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White papersEnergy efficiency: Innovating in environmental solutions
Impact investors seek out companies providing innovative solutions for the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges. This case study considers how one impactful company, Schneider Electric, aims to help reduce global emissions by creating innovative energy-efficiency solutions for buildings and industry.
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White papersPro-invest Group Provides a New Perspective on Hospitality as an Alternative Asset
New White Paper Identifies Hotels as Underleveraged Investment Assets
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White papersAn accounting ‘big bang’? The implications for insurance investors from IFRS 9 and 17
Sustained inflation has triggered unprecedent monetary tightening and a surge in interest rates which in turn have revived volatility and provoked changes in market liquidity conditions.
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White papersFrom the Ground Up: Sowing the Seeds of Biodiversity Investment
Biodiversity is taking on increasing importance as a consumer concern, but it isn’t always top of mind for investors. We think that could soon change.
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White papersBiodiversity: Understanding a key new global investment trend
Tackling biodiversity loss in our natural world is a major challenge and urgent new focus for governments, businesses and society. The Investment, Market and Macro Research, and ESG Integration & Solutions teams at Generali Insurance Asset Management dive into what investors need to know about this increasingly important investment driver and how to distinguish biodiversity-related risks and opportunities.
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White papersProtecting Real Estate From Climate Risks
AEW sets out concrete steps for meaningful climate-change adaptation
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White papersESG Materiality H1 2023: Spotlight on India
In the latest issue we reflect on the 2023 corporate governance trends across emerging markets and put the spotlight on India, examining key ESG risks and opportunities in one of the world’s most exciting markets.
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White papersPrivate credit: Perspectives on opportunities and risks
Even as traditional fixed income offers more attractive rates, institutional investors continue to explore alternative credit.
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White papersRelative Value & Tactical Asset Allocation: Q3 2023
As most central banks are nearing the end of the hiking cycle, JP Morgan’s Global Manufacturing PMI Index remained at a level consistent with a contraction. It was the ninth consecutive month below the neutral level of 50.
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White papersSustainability watch: coastal resilience, nuclear fusion, and lithium mines
Our selection of sustainability news from June covers new research that suggests humanity has breached seven out of eight planetary boundaries, Singapore’s new carbon exchange, and an update on the first global treaty to curb plastic pollution.
