All Alternatives articles – Page 44
-
White papersOil: Demand on Remand
Mark Lewis, Global Head of Sustainability Research and Richard Barwell, Head of Macro Research at BNP Paribas Asset Management discuss the potentially lasting impact that Covid-19 and global lockdown is having on oil demand:
-
White papersImpact Report, Q1 2020
Diabetes is one of the world’s four major noncommunicable diseases – and the number of adults with the disease is rising rapidly. In our Q1 2020 report, we explore the diabetes epidemic and innovative solutions to tackle this unmet medical need.
-
White papersEarth Day 2020: a worldwide call to boost climate action
22 April 2020 sees the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, a global event to highlight support for environmental protection. Four years to the day from the signing of the Paris climate agreement, this year’s Earth Day has climate action as its theme.
-
White papersSolving the plastic pollution problem
Plastic and packaging pollution is one of the most pressing global environmental threats and has become a material issue for investors. Only 14% of estimated plastic packaging is recycled globally. Of the remainder, around 14% is incinerated, 40% is landfilled, and 32% is ‘leaked’ to the environment.
-
White papersUnlocking the potential of environmental investments
There is a way for investors to both safeguard the environment and simultaneously secure an attractive return.
-
White papersMeasuring the business world’s environmental footprint
The idea of “ethical” or “green” investing has gained ground in recent years, but it is hampered by a lack of quantitative definitions.
-
White papersWhat will recession mean for the energy transition?
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to immobilise the global economy, recessionary conditions are looming large. But what will recession mean for the energy transition?
-
White papersESG matters - now more than ever
At the international business of Federated Hermes, we believe that investing responsibly is the best way to sustain long-term outperformance and help deliver beneficial outcomes for investors, companies, society and the environment.
-
White papersAlternative investments: managed futures
Many high net-worth investors and institutions, such as pension funds, endowments, and foundations have increased allocations to managed futures in recent years.
-
White papersCurrency Market Update
In this video, Neuberger Berman’s Head of Global Currency, Ugo Lancioni provides an update on currency markets during the current period of volatility. Ugo reviews how global currencies have been impacted by the situation, outlining key drivers of FX markets. He also explains how he aims to identify the winners and losers amid the current dynamics.
-
White papersMarket weekly – Sustainability and resilience in volatile markets
At the end of the third week of lockdown across much of Europe, Daniel Morris, senior investment strategist, and Mark Lewis, global head of sustainability research, discuss the situation in financial markets and why we do not think this is the time to sell risky assets. Mark also considers the benefits of sustainable investing in the current environment and how the crisis could advance sustainability’s place on the policy agenda.
-
White papersWhat will climate change mean for insurance-linked securities?
ILS has close ties to natural disasters but we believe climate change will have a limited impact on the asset class.
-
White papersHow we invest in farmland: An introduction to Nuveen’s global agricultural sustainability approach
The world’s population continues to expand — reaching 6 billion at the dawn of the 21st Century and nearly 10 billion projected by 2050. Exploding population and rising protein consumption are driving the need for more efficient agriculture to meet rising global demand for food, animal feed, clothing fiber, biofuels and other farm products.
-
White papersWhy asset managers cannot be passive on climate change
As active investors step up their engagement efforts on the climate crisis, discussions need to be at the CEO rather than board level, argues David Cumming.
-
White papersAIQ - The Climate Edition: Climate data - The journey from denial to crisis
More than 40 years since a senior NASA scientist told US Congress of concerns about human activities disrupting the climate, experts are warning of an impending climate catastrophe and the financial sector is wrestling with the implications.
-
-
-
White papersAIQ - The Climate Edition : ‘Sticking’ it to carbon
The pros and cons of taxing emissions
-
-
White papersAIQ - The Climate Edition: Hot Water - The threat of warming oceans
As the challenges posed by climate change continue to loom large, due attention should be given to oceans, not just the solid ground under our feet and the air we breathe.
