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White papersImpact investing in an era of change
Society has endured a tumultuous period over the last two years. A global pandemic, economic uncertainty, and military conflict in Europe. These events have caused deep loss and upheaval to the daily lives of individuals, families, and communities around the world. With uncertainty touching many aspects of personal and professional lives, this period has been challenging for many.
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White papersInvest in biodiversity to save the planet
The loss of biodiversity is one of the biggest problems facing humanity. Over the last century, we have seen unprecedented real GDP growth and have made huge progress on many fronts such as benefitting from improvements in mortality rates and technological advances. Unfortunately, in the process we have chosen to ignore nature and have altered 75% of the earth’s surface and 66% of the marine environment1 to satisfy our consumption and energy needs.
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White papersParallels to the 1973 Market Shocks May Be Imprecise
We analyzed asset class returns and macroeconomic trends following seven geopolitical and commodity shocks from the early 1970s to the present. Our scenario analysis revealed that geopolitical and commodity shocks do not typically trigger equity underperformance, although the dual shock of 1973 is the only worrisome analogy.
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White papersMiViews Q2 2022: Normalisation Delayed or Derailed?
Our core scenario for 2022 called for normalisation: economic growth cooling towards potential levels, which combined with easing supply constraints, would allow inflation to cool as well. While the former macro trend has been affirmed, the latter has been, at best, deferred or, at worst, derailed.
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White papersHow regenerative agriculture can sow the seeds of change
In the fifth article in our EOS Insights series on the social and environmental impacts of the global food system, Sarah Swartz explores the benefits of regenerative agriculture.
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White papersPrivate debt attractive amid public asset volatility, increased inflation and rising interest rates
Public asset volatility, increased inflation concerns and rising interest rates are driving more interest in private debt than ever before, finds a recent survey published by The Lead Left, founded by Randy Schwimmer, co-head of senior lending at Churchill Asset Management.
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White papersThe energy crisis heightens inflation fears - Strategies to protect portfolios from inflation risk
Inflation was already running well above central banks’ targets as we entered the year. The war has put additional pressure on prices and supply chains and this could have repercussions not just on oil, but on other commodities as well. Furthermore, given these (intermediate) commodities are used in the production of other finished products, we are likely to witness more broad-based inflation, particularly in Europe, the region closest to the crisis.
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White papersNew Frontiers: Finding the Untapped Opportunities in Alts
Investors are faced with a host of challenges in today’s market. Whether it be a war raging in Europe, the prospect of higher inflation and interest rates, or an equity market that may look frothy after a relentless run higher, the way forward for traditional investments may not appear as appealing as it was in past years.
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White papersA Case For: An Active Fundamental Approach to Climate Transition
A determined effort by both the public and private sectors to bring about a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the decade to 2030 also offers the potential for significant capital growth in equities. This new era of climate transition, when paired with discerning and forward-looking equity investment, presents opportunities for generating significant alpha.
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White papersFrom Extreme Pessimism to Complacency
The start of the year has seen a very sharp deterioration in investor sentiment that led to choppy price action in major asset classes in the shape of a correlation shock.
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White papersHow to get to net zero in real estate investment
We know a drastic fall in carbon emissions from the built environment is essential to save the planet. Even so, real solutions - let alone action - remain elusive. It’s time to work out how it can be done.
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White papersAssessing the ESG Implications of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Pressure to reduce dependence on Russian gas could expedite Europe’s energy transition.
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - April 2022
The first month of the Russia-Ukraine war has driven volatility up across the board, though with some recent signs of stabilisation in equity markets. Europe is the area most exposed to the war – in particular, through the effects of higher energy prices, supply chain disruptions, and geographic proximity, but the commodity squeeze goes far beyond energy to include agricultural commodities and metals.
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White papersIs the spike in commodity prices sustainable?
For a glimpse of just how volatile commodities currently are, look at nickel markets. Prices doubled in early March. Then they plunged. Then the London Metals Exchange halted trading. This week, the market for nickel — a key component in electric vehicle batteries and stainless steel products — reopened but with strict trading limits.
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White papersBaidu case study - March 2022
Following EOS engagement, Baidu improved its disclosure on human capital management. EOS engagement contributed to the company’s understanding of bestpractice human capital management, leading to improved disclosure.
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White papersAmundi Pension Funds Letter n°14
In this latest edition of Amundi Pension Fund Letter we turn our gaze to China. The world’s second largest economy since 2010, China is now emerging from the United States’ shadow and may well become the world’s leading economic power by 2030.
