All Alternatives articles – Page 47
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White papersQuantifying impact: measuring and managing effects on people and the planet
As responsible investing (RI) moves into the mainstream, investors are increasingly looking for strategies that go beyond traditional environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles to produce measurable benefits for people and the planet. In response, many RI programs are now expanding to embrace what are known as “impact investing” strategies.
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White papersOpportunities in alternatives: Don’t waste a crisis
Diversification and resilience are key investment attributes for navigating volatile markets and an uncertain economic outlook. Alternative asset classes are a rich source of both. Experts from Nuveen and its affiliates share their views on potential opportunities for institutional investors.
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White papersImpact investing: Choice precedes fate
The temporary lockdown of half of the world’s population has yielded some remarkable imagery. You may have seen satellite pictures showing a significant reduction in nitrogen dioxide emissions in the atmosphere. Natural environments appear to be enjoying some respite.
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White papersThe coronavirus and our relationship with nature
The coronavirus crisis has highlighted the importance of sustainability-focused risk management and effective stewardship activities. In this series of articles, we will explore the links between infectious diseases, environmental issues and social sustainability, alongside the role of investors and companies. In part one, Sonya Likhtman looks at how the destruction of ecosystems can increase the risk of pandemics.
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White papersPrivate Equity Perspectives “Moving from Defense to Offense”
David Stonberg, Global Co-Head of Private Equity Co-Investments, provides an update on the private equity market and discusses deal activity in the Co-Investment space.
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White papersSix Considerations for LPs Navigating Private Market Uncertainty
When it comes to finding clarity in an environment mired in uncertainty, an open dialogue between LPs and GPs is as critical as ever.
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White papersOil demand – Over the hill and far away
Demand for oil may recover in line with the post-pandemic bounce-back in economic growth. However, longer term, it will resume the downtrend that was visible already amid the structural pressures on demand that look likely to be reinforced by the changes in behaviour resulting from the measures taken around the globe to contain the spread of COVID-19.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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White papersWhy invest in African agriculture?
There is a compelling case for adding direct exposure to agricultural farmland and commodities for any real assets portfolio. With rising populations globally and increased urbanisation in emerging countries, there is increased importance placed on food security. In addition, trends have developed that have the potential to lead to further long-term price rises in agricultural markets.
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White papersBlog: Measurement and reporting are critical to sustainable investing
One of the key challenges facing the sustainable investment industry is to be able to report reliably and meaningfully to investors on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects of investment portfolios, explains Jane Ambachtsheer, global head of sustainability at BNP Paribas Asset Management, in this video.
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White papersGlobal Sustainable Outcomes - News & Views Q4 2019
In 2015 the UN set 17 global sustainable development goals and 169 targets to encourage corporate and government action in areas of critical importance to humanity and the environment. These targets were all set for 2030, meaning this new decade is crucial in achieving our ambitions for a better planet for all.
