All Alternatives articles – Page 9
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White papersThe Potential Power Of AI Agents
Unlike traditional bots, these virtual helpers can learn, adapt and manage tasks dynamically—putting us on the cusp of true AI proliferation.
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White papersPrivate Credit Outlook: Expanding the Universe
The journey from niche asset to core allocation looks set to continue.
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White papersAdvances in wind and solar operations and maintenance
This paper examines the latest developments in O&M, including how innovative approaches, from drones to PV module cleaning technologies, are helping deliver better technical performance and profitability to clean energy projects.
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White papersThe Road Ahead: 2025 North America Insurance Outlook
Key themes we see emerging for insurance investors in 2025 involve duration positioning, managing credit exposure, exploring relative-value opportunities, tapping the potential of private markets, and portfolio-liquidity and cash-management considerations.
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White papersSDG Engagement Equity, Q4 2024 case study
Ansell is domiciled and listed in Australia but is a genuinely global producer of personal protective equipment (PPE) for workers within healthcare and industrial settings.
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White papersFinding opportunity on the horizon
Will deal activity return to more typical levels and what is the value proposition for middle market direct lending in 2025?
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White papersHFS Bulletin: Monthly hedge fund update – November 2024
Risk assets were broadly higher in November, more than offsetting weaker prices from the prior month, as market caution ahead of the US election gave way to a more constructive outlook around the incoming administration. In Equity Hedged, US Equity Hedged strategies generally produced positive returns.
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VideoAsset-Based Finance: Investing in Consumers
Neil Hepworth: Asset-based finance is a $6 trillion market today. It’s probably going to grow to about $10 trillion by 2028. You’re originating assets to the average person in the street—mom and pop investors—be they consumer loans, residential loans. So it’s very granular, very diversified. And its loss-adjusted yields are very, very stable.
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White papersPrivate markets poised to benefit from new strategic landscape
Asset managers are facing growing demand from institutional investors to develop sophisticated private market strategies that balance high long-term risk-adjusted target returns, added diversification benefits, and fundamental value creation.
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White papersArtificial intelligence for sustainable finance: why it may help
Developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning have led to the creation of a new type of ESG data that do not necessarily rely on information provided by companies.
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White papersInformed, active and collaborative: Considering natural capital as an investor
Our natural environment is at risk. Scientific consensus indicates that human activity has had significant impact on our ecosystems. From freshwater pollution and land system change to accumulation of chemicals and carbon, the challenges to the Earth’s resilience continue to escalate, increasing the risk to people and biodiversity.
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White papersPrivate Funds CFO Roundtable: The Strategic CFO
In a roundtable discussion conducted by Private Funds CFO, Barry Giarraputo discusses the role of the CFO in driving strategic direction while ensuring that scalable infrastructure is in place to deliver sustainable growth.
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White papersESG goals, risk and returns – A new framework to optimise equity portfolios
A new paper from BNP Paribas Asset Management, “Impact of ESG Objectives on a Portfolio”, recently published in The Journal of Portfolio Management, details a framework for adding environmental, social, and governance objectives to passively and actively managed equity portfolios so that the impact of the ESG criteria on risk and return is minimised.
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White papersO’Connor Global Multi-Strategy Alpha Monthly Letter: Anticipated backdrop of greater deregulation and policy changes
The US elections dominated market conversations in November as the Republican party won decisively, with Donald Trump becoming only the second Republican to win the popular vote since 1988. In the subsequent weeks, we have seen the President-elect begin to nominate candidates for various cabinet positions, which has created plenty of sector-level volatility, particularly in areas relating to trade and healthcare
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White papersNavigating the Health Care Industry in Trump’s Second Term
As President-elect Donald J. Trump prepares for his second term in office, the health care industry is poised for a period of potential change, despite his relative silence on policy details. In this case, personnel may make a major difference, and, in our view, investors should prepare for a landscape influenced by health care and budgetary appointments. While market volatility is likely, we believe maintaining an emphasis on long-term trends will be essential in navigating an evolving industry landscape. Understanding the implications of regulatory changes and key administrative appointments will likely be important in identifying investment opportunities.
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White papersOutlook 2025: Prospects for the race to net zero
In 2025 mature technologies like solar and wind power as well as electric vehicles (EVs) will continue on their path of exponential deployment - despite some setbacks in some jurisdictions where incumbents start to panic as they realise they have lost ground they may never make up.
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White papersStewardship: a coming of age
Increased oversight of sustainable investing may help combat greenwashing – but regulators will need to be aware of unintended consequences.
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White papersVarious tailwinds support private markets
In our Private Markets Outlook 2025, we outline why we expect direct lending and real estate debt to perform strongly; while in the UK, the new government’s Autumn Budget contained positive signals for infrastructure development.
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White papersAnother banner year for liquidity?
Investors won’t forget near-zero yields in a hurry. Liquidity – and the healthy returns on offer – will remain king in the coming year.
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White papersBeyond the Numbers: ESG in Action
As the 2024 Amundi-CREATE report highlights, the private markets asset class is particularly suitable for responsible investing. This article explores how an investor in private assets, such as Amundi Alpha Associates, can approach and refine responsible investment capabilities, as well as the practical steps taken to integrate ESG factors into their portfolio monitoring processes.
