All Alternatives articles – Page 11
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PodcastFunding the Future
Many of our clients are asset owners, including sovereign wealth funds and pension funds, who are seeking to invest for the long-term future of their beneficiaries. At Neuberger Berman, our ESG Advisory Council aims to provide guidance on the future of impact investing and sustainability topics, drawing on the latest knowledge from academia, the non-profit sector and institutional asset owners.
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White papersMerger Arbitrage Investing: When Deals Fall Through
Why we believe a recent failed acquisition is a reminder to think twice about systematic approaches to merger arbitrage.
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White papersPlastic wrap: innovations, private-equity dealflow for circularity
Welcome to the launch issue of Plastic wrap, our bimonthly review of the science, policy and corporate activity pivotal in creating a circular plastics value chain.
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White papersGreen growth, degrowth or a-growth: What’s behind the new models proposed for sustainable economies?
The universe may be expanding but the earth and its resources are finite. This thought taps at the shoulders of investors seeking to run responsible portfolios. We want growth that drives economies and allows companies to flourish, but we are increasingly aware that for growth to be sustainable it must be consistent with planetary boundaries.
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White papersThe Crucial Role of Resources in the Great Energy Transition Debate
It is becoming increasingly clear that to improve the chances of achieving Net Zero by 2050, natural resources companies are a key part of the solution—not the problem.
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White papersESG Viewpoint: Banking on biodiversity
Biodiversity loss - why it is material and relevant for banks
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White papersAlternative Investment Themes for 2023: Opportunities For The Nimble
We think the next 12 months are likely to see this cycle’s peaks in inflation, policy tightening, bond yields and market volatility; and troughs in GDP growth, earnings growth and market valuations. But don’t see the pendulum swinging back to the post-2008 “new normal”.
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VideoInsurance Market Outlook
In this video interview, Gilles Drukier, Head of EMEA Insurance Solutions and Niall O’Sullivan Chief Investment Officer, Multi-Asset Strategies EMEA discuss the outlook for 2023 across asset classes and consider what the implications of this could be for European insurers.
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VideoSolving for 2023 Investment Conference: Putting It Into Practice
In this panel session filmed during our Solving Investment Conference, investment specialists from across our multi asset, equities and alternative platforms as well ESG investing discuss some of the key themes they see emerging in 2023.
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White papersFinding the value in tail hedges
In financial markets, events that occur far outside of expectations are often characterised as tail events. They typically increase the level of volatility in the market, and they can happen both on the upside and the downside.
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White papersCurrency hedging policy for institutions
“Investors should focus on currencies as a potential source of return and risk diversification for a portfolio.”
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White papersBiodiversity : It’s Time to Protect Our Only Home - N°3 Addressing Biodiversity in Mining & Metals, Utilities, Paper & Forest Products
We classify utilities, mining & metals, and paper & forest products as sectors with primarily direct impacts on biodiversity as the majority of their operations happen on owned or directly managed assets.
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - February 2023
Markets are shifting focus away from inflation towards growth, with a slightly less disruptive economic picture for Europe and a more optimistic view on China.
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White papersCarbon credit use is reshaping timberland investments
Carbon markets are entering a period of accelerated evolution that now requires the incorporation of carbon values.
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PodcastFixed on ESG, Ep. 10 - Biodiversity 101: Dissecting COP15 with Planet Tracker
A discussion on the importance of biodiversity and the successes and misses of COP15 with special guests from Planet Tracker.
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White papersNew food systems: precision fermentation and cultivated meat
Feeding a growing population in a sustainable manner requires an overhaul of existing food systems. Substituting meat for meat alternatives could help reduce global agricultural land use and associated emissions.
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VideoShifting the spotlight: The value of biodiversity
The biodiversity around us is critical. Forests, peatlands and grasslands act as natural carbon sinks that absorb and store CO2. However, the threat to global biodiversity levels is at a tipping point.
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White papersGlobal Macro Shifts: Outlook on the fall of the US dollar…and the rise of Asian currencies
In this Global Macro Shifts, Templeton Global Macro believes the outlook for Asian currencies seems particularly positive, in terms of potentially benefiting from a US Dollar unwind.
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White papersSustainability – What to look for in 2023?
Environmental, social and geopolitical crises made 2022 an eventful year, with much of the focus on energy (security) and extreme weather events. We also saw advances on climate-related spending, biodiversity and sustainable finance regulation. While the wider sustainability field will continue to hold investor attention in 2023, Alex Bernhardt takes a closer look at three areas.
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White papers2023 ESG outlook (ClearBridge Investments): Greater scrutiny on companies and sustainable investments
We can look forward to more efficient and transparent sustainable investing in 2023. Through active investment and engagement, ESG should maintain and grow its prominence in the business landscape.
