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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.
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White papersCommodities and Responsible Investing: An Impossible Marriage?
A framework for thinking about commodities in a responsible investing context.
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White papersPromoting greater financial inclusion in communities
An integral aspect of impact investing is the focus on providing solutions that address underserved issues and communities. This case study considers Bank of Georgia’s lasting impact and how it is enabling greater financial inclusion in a country that was previously grossly underserved.
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White papersThe bigger ESG picture
Views on sustainability-related investing differ around the world. Some investors only care about unconstrained investment returns; others have a greater sense of social responsibility alongside a belief that an ESG slant helps avoid investment risks and acts as an enabler of future returns.
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White papersAlternative Allocations: The growth and diversification of secondaries
Secondary funds, commonly referred to as secondaries or continuation transactions, purchase existing interests from limited partners (LPs) or assets from primary private equity fund investors. Although once considered a niche strategy, secondaries have matured and now represent a vital cog in the private equity ecosystem, according to Franklin Templeton Institute’s Tony Davidow.
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White papersImpact Investing – Global Emerging Markets
“It’s one thing to feel that you are on the right path but it’s another to think that yours is the only path.” Paulo Coelho
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White papersUnder Pressure
In this interview with AM Best, Ken Griffin discusses how the rise in interest rates has impacted insurers, and what the accounting and capital implications of this environment are.
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White papersCarbon capture and storage: Feasible, effective and investible?
In March 2023 the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) said there are “multiple, feasible and effective options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and they are available now”. Niranjan Sirdeshpande, Head of Catalyst at M&G Investments, looks at investing in one of the newest options: carbon capture and storage.
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White papersBeyond the headlines: Five ESG investment perspectives
When it comes to ESG issues, much recent media coverage has understandably centred on energy transition and security. But, beyond the energy headlines, there are many other ESG-related considerations shaping investment opportunities across various sectors.
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White papersPrivate Placement Debt is an All-Weather Investment Strategy
The unique characteristics of private placement debt help position the asset class to perform well despite the potential for an economic slowdown or recession. Private placement debt is predominantly investment grade, comes with structural protections, and offers the potential for incremental income.
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White papersBiodiversity: It’s Time to Protect Our Only Home - N°5 Managing Biodiversity in the Insurance Sector
Based on our engagement sample, the insurance sector demonstrates a mixed bag of awareness on the topic of biodiversity. Some of the insurers are taking the subject of biodiversity very seriously, and have announced a specific biodiversity strategy and/or devoted significant resources to initiatives and research on the topic. On the other hand, some of the companies were surprised and uncomfortable by our enquiry as biodiversity is not yet on their radar screen.
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White papersFeeding the world and protecting the planet: A biodiversity and climate challenge for investors
The food industry reaches into every corner of our world. It starts with seed suppliers, fertilisers and tractor producers, continues with farmers and fishing communities, then shifts into processing and manufacturing before ending with retail customers, catering companies and restaurants.
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White papersBiodiversity investment case study: innovative urbanisation
Biodiversity is essential to human prosperity, enabling vital ecosystem services like pollination, flood protection, soil fertility and the production of food, fuel and medicines. In this case study on innovative urbanisation, we discuss ways that cities can integrate nature into the built environment, helping to halt and even reverse biodiversity loss.
