All Alternatives articles – Page 7
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White papersClimate-Related Financial Stress-Testing and Scenarios Valuation
We apply transition scenarios from the global multi-region multi-sector energy-economic MIT EPPA model to assess a large sample of issuers at the company level. We model the evolution of revenues and earnings for companies in the MSCI World Index under several scenarios of global emission mitigation (1.5°C, below 2°C, below 2°C delayed, and 1.5°C with limited availability of carbon dioxide removal technologies), comparing these to current trends. We analyze direct emission mitigation costs, indirect costs from the supply chain, capital expenditures, and cash flow trajectories, and their influence on other economic variables.
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White papersHarnessing Technological Change in Private Markets
Private markets present a unique avenue to capitalize on waves of technological change. Investors can do so across three complementary pillars, each with distinct investment characteristics and investment models.
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White papersSustainable Investing: A Performance-Oriented Approach
Sustainable investing is entering a new phase. In the years ahead, we think performance will be the key driver of market growth, and investors will focus increasingly on linkages to alpha, value creation and the fundamentals of investing.
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White papersDiversity equity and inclusion investment opportunities
Pushback against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has been simmering since 2023, culminating recently with the actions of the Trump administration in the US. We believe that DEI does not hurt institutions nor compromise merit. In fact, it makes them stronger and enhances long-term performance. While there are constructive ways to improve the implementation of such policies, denouncing them altogether ignores their many benefits.
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White papersUsing Factor investing to integrate sustainability objectives into a “3D” portfolio
The general philosophy of systematic equity investing and Factor investing is based on the idea that sustained long-term performance can be achieved through a well-diversified exposure to rewarded equity factors which are expected to effectively capture risk premia and optimize the risk budget of a portfolio.
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White papersCommodities Spotlight
From Pandemic Bottlenecks to Tariff Turbulence: Unraveling the Elevated (EFP) Premium in Precious Metals
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White papersNon-investment grade infra credit can capitalise on mega-trends
Private infrastructure debt fundraising has historically been dwarfed by private infrastructure equity fundraising despite infrastructure projects being 60-80% debt financed. Nuveen’s Don Dimitrievich discusses why he expects that to change in Private Debt Investor’s 2024 Annual Review.
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White papersEOS 2024 Annual Review
EOS publishes 2024 Annual Review, with full engagement and voting highlights.
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White papersEverything you wanted to know about tariffs and trade finance
A new trade war between the US and China could have unexpected consequences.
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White papers2025 Hedge fund investor barometer
At Amundi, Alternative & Real Assets is dedicated to building long-term relationships with our clients and partners, rooted in proximity and authenticity. Guided by the belief that tomorrow’s economy must unlock new opportunities, we act as facilitators, bringing the right people together at the right time.
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White papersParametric Insurance from an Investor’s Point of View
Parametric insurance is emerging as a transformative risk transfer solution, addressing coverage gaps and inefficiencies inherent in traditional indemnity-based insurance.
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White papersUnified Global Alternatives – Hedge Funds Bulletin
Risk assets were broadly positive in January on the back of optimism related to the expected pro-business and America first policies of the new US administration. In Equity Hedged, US Equity Hedged strategies generally produced positive returns. The majority of managers generated gains, with the highest absolute performance and value-add resulting from TMT managers collectively.
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White papersGreen footprints? Navigating nature-related risks in real estate
Nature-related risks, including biodiversity loss and climate change, are growing concerns for real estate investors. These risks have the potential to affect property values, development and operating costs, tenant demand, and adherence with emerging regulations and initiatives. As the built environment is a significant contributor (30%) to global biodiversity decline, the real estate sector holds both the responsibility and opportunity to drive change through nature-positive strategies.
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White papersTimberland delivers another year of strong performance in 2024
We analyzed the performance of timberland investments against other major stock and bond markets between 2022-2024, our findings are below.
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White papersC-PACE outlook amid economic and political shifts
The current U.S. administration’s focus on energy independence, efficiency and pro-business policies are expected to provide favorable conditions for Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) to continue to scale.
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White papersGEMs ESG Materiality, H2 2024: Analysing the cost of climate change
In the latest issue, we probe the risks that climate change potentially represents to emerging market companies. We provide a further update on South Korea’s ‘Corporate Value-Up Programme’, and also discuss our broader voting and engagement activity.
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White papersEvolving diversification: New asset allocation approaches for insurers
An overview of opportunities and challenges that exist for insurers
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White papersShort duration bonds: your first step out of cash
Short duration bonds may have a role to play in an investor’s portfolio regardless of the market cycle. But especially in uncertain times, investors looking to enhance cash returns might consider taking an intermediate step into riskier assets for a modest pick up in yield via short duration bonds.
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PodcastTalking Heads – Broadening perspectives on the outlook for sustainability
The top-down view in the US on the need for a sustainable approach to business and government has shifted, but there are still signs that initiatives on greater diversity, equity and inclusion can persist. Efforts to tackle environment, social and governance issues are finding support, argues Alex Bernhardt, Global Head of Sustainability Research.
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White papersInvesting in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE)
C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) has been rising in popularity particularly among institutional investors due to the potential benefits it can offer, including attractive yields, long durations, diversification and definable positive impact.
