All Alternatives articles – Page 4
-
White papersAI: Boom? Bust? Or Both?
Amid the AI frenzy are some early signs of the technology’s positive impact on productivity, raising profound implications for growth, inflation, labor markets, and asset prices.
-
White papersWhat do we know about retail responsible investors?
The Amundi Investment Institute, in partnership with Crédit Agricole du Languedoc, the University of Montpellier, and Montpellier Business School (MBS), has forged a unique collaboration dedicated to advancing our understanding of individual investors’ financial preferences and needs. This partnership combines academic rigor with practical insights from the financial industry, creating a rich foundation for exploring the evolving landscape of retail investment behavior.
-
White papersSpectrum: A quiet revolution
Innovation and evolution are at the heart of our MDT quant strategies. Our latest Spectrum report examines how the team uses machine learning, novel factors and decision trees to gain an edge.
-
White papersEuropean infrastructure - Striking the right balance
Despite macroeconomic turmoil in some markets, infrastructure decarbonisation and digitalisation remain viable and appealing thematic investment options in Europe. Karen Azoulay, Head of Infrastructure Debt and Paul-Francois Prouvost, Private Assets Investor Relations, review the opportunities in European Infrastructure.
-
White papersEurope: A global leader in sustainable investment opportunities
For years Europe has been the indomitable epicentre in the battle against climate change. Thanks to its solid, long-term commitments, today it is an international hive of innovation and investment opportunity – and one which could hugely benefit given that globally annual clean energy investment needs to more than triple by 2030 to $4trn to reach net zero by 2050.
-
White papersStablecoin: extending the reach of money into the digital era
By combining the payment efficiency of blockchain technology with the value stability derived from being pegged to the world’s reserve currency (USD), stablecoins have emerged as a monetary invention that some believe could revolutionise the financial world. While other countries are promoting stablecoins denominated in their own currencies, the recent passing of the GENIUS Act marks a major milestone: it represents an explicit endorsement from the US government that could push stablecoin development and adoption into high gear.
-
White papersGold is on track for a strong year
Gold prices set new record highs recently above $3,700 per ounce and are on track to deliver returns above 40% this year, the strongest yearly performance since 1980. This stellar performance follows already strong gains in 2023 and 2024, and compares with the long-term average annual return of around 6.0%.
-
White papersOur new AI assessment of engagement sentiment
The Global Equity ESG team outline how they are using AI to elevate their engagement discourse to uncover a more nuanced view of company trajectories.
-
White papersWhen down is up and South is North: Trade finance and tariffs
Tariffs continue to dominate headlines, drawing the focus of policymakers, businesses and consumers alike. These trade barriers, often enacted to shield domestic industries, can have profound effects on global commerce. A well-structured trade finance strategy offers investors the potential ability to seize these emerging opportunities.
-
White papersCharting new currents: Top 10 with… Interview with Joe Sciortino on private credit
Amid tighter regulation, macroeconomic uncertainty, and changing bank appetites, investors are increasingly looking to private credit for stability and opportunity.
-
White papersCryptocurrencies break into the mainstream
The digital asset landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, partly due to regulatory shifts that are lowering some of the barriers that previously deterred regulated financial institutions from entering the market. After years of being dominated by retail investors and early adopters, institutional interest in crypto assets is now emerging and has the potential to shape how the ecosystem matures, as well as how its credibility evolves.
-
White papersBeyond politics: Unlocking the value of diversity and inclusion
While recent political pushback has seen diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) slip down the agenda, we believe there are still significant opportunities for investors in this area. Thembeka Stemela-Dagbo, Sustainable and Impact Equities Fund Manager, explores the key reasons for investors to promote DEI, and the potential risks of failing to do so.
-
Asset Manager NewsGLP Capital Partners (“GCP”) recognized at AsianInvestor Asset Management Awards
GCP named Best Alternatives Manager and Hidden Hill Capital named Best Private Equity Manager
-
White papersAlternative realities: Behind the headlines of the private markets megatrend
Alternative investments have transitioned from peripheral allocations to central pillars of institutional and private wealth portfolios. Amid persistent inflation, rising interest rates, and global uncertainty, investors are questioning the viability of traditional 60/40 portfolios. The shift is driven by the need for diversification, durable yield, and reduced reliance on public markets. Structures like multimanager platforms, evergreen formats, and curated fund-of-funds are enabling broader access. Private market AuM reached USD 11.7 trillion in mid-2022, with private wealth expected to contribute up to USD 1.3 trillion by year-end. The focus is now on how best to allocate, not whether to do so.
-
White papersHow to construct an alternatives portfolio - Beyond 60/40: Building resilience through diversified alternatives
For decades, the 60/40 portfolio – 60% equities and 40% bonds – was the cornerstone of wealth management. Yet, the traditional model is facing significant headwinds. Changing macroeconomic conditions, inflation uncertainty, and shifting equity-bond correlations have all eroded the reliability of this approach. In this context, alternative investments are gaining attention as a potential complement to traditional strategies.
-
White papersAlternative opportunities 2025: outlook and methodology | USD | Q2 update
We remain neutral on how we’re allocating risk within our alternatives portfolio due to elevated downside growth risks, high equity valuations, and benign capital markets activity. In general, we’re more defensive, favoring private debt and hedged strategies versus private equity.
-
White papersNatural Capital and Economic Growth
This paper examines the complex relationship between natural capital and long-term economic growth. Specifically, we review resource-based growth theories and various modeling approaches. In most frameworks, natural capital is considered an additional production factor that supplements traditional inputs. However, we highlight a common conceptual confusion between economic wealth (a stock) and economic growth (a flow).
-
White papersChasing the sun: China leads global race to build solar power
China has significantly increased its solar power capacity in recent years and it now leads the pack globally, surpassing all other countries combined. As different regions adopt varied approaches to renewable energy, the global energy transition is complex and operates at multiple speeds.
-
White papersIn Choppy Waters, Gold Remains a Firm Anchor
The sudden threat of U.S. tariffs on gold bars took markets by surprise—and reaffirmed our enduring investment case for gold.
-
White papersThe Red Thread for alternatives – Edition July/August 2025: Our monthly insights into alternatives
The trade situation in the US has developed, with more trade deals being negotiated. The agreement between the US and the EU imposes a 15% tariff on most European imports to the US, which is lower than the 20% originally proposed on ‘liberation day’ in April. Moreover, the US economy has held up well so far, showing strong growth in 2Q25, more than reversing the decline in 1Q25, which had been driven by a jump in imports ahead of tariffs.
