All Asset allocation articles – Page 25
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White papersItaly would have better prospects in a new financial crisis
Credit agency Cerved predicts the country is better placed to withstand a crisis than it was in 2008, with the pharmaceutical, tech and supermarket stocks looking most resilient.
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White papersItaly’s outlook clouded by populist policies
While the new government’s economic policies appear expansionary, a lack of clarity over how they will be paid for means investors may face turbulent months ahead.
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White papersReinvigorating the Mittelstand
Germany’s small- and medium-sized companies have been at the core of its economic success story, but now their fortunes depend on their ability to adapt to mounting pressures.
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White papersWhy Spanish bond markets are celebrating divergence from Italy
The country tackled its economic problems earlier than its Mediterranean counterpart.
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White papersWill a sweltering summer heat up interest in responsible investment?
After exceptionally high temperatures, drought, floods and wildfires, will this catalyse investment in strategies that target climate-related risks and opportunities?
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White papersHow to access tech stocks in Europe
The US has “FAANGs” – major global technology brands that dominate the market – while Asia has “BATTs”.
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White papersTrade talk and Fed policy
Recent changes to US trade policy mark a significant departure from the trend toward lower tariffs which has been in place since the 1930s.
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White papersAn old-fashioned emerging markets crisis
The recent plunge in Turkey’s lira has once again put emerging markets at the forefront of investors’ minds.
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White papersPrecarious protection: why trade tariffs won’t hold back the disruptors
Disruptive innovation is one of the defining trends of the 21st century.
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White papersOctober volatility: It’s about discount rates not cash flows
The recent move in markets has been savage, with major stock indices all deeply in the red.
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White papersRobust asset allocation for robo-advisors
In the last few years, the financial advisory industry has been impacted by the emergence of digitalization and roboadvisors. This phenomenon affects major financial services, including wealth management, employee savings plans, asset managers, private banks, pension funds, banking services, etc.
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White papersThe rate debate: Portfolio strategies for a rising-rate environment
Interest rates are on the rise in the United States and monetary policy is easing globally. Investors are searching for ways to cope.
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White papersStrategic Relative Value: Q3 2018
A quarterly look at how macro events are driving relative value around the globe.
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White papersIdentifying Opportunities Through the Emerging Markets Continuum
A holistic approach, to information sharing and analysis, flips the script on emerging market investment strategies
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White papersUK equities: Mid-year Review
While UK equities had a more volatile first quarter, sterling weakness helped the FTSE 100 outperform the broader market.
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White papersEuropean equities: Mid-year Review
Political risk in Europe bubbled up once more this year, with uncertainty in Italy and Germany.
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White papersUS equities: Mid-year Review
The US entered the year on a high, but markets were unsettled by President Trump’s bout of protectionism in announcing an initial $50 billion of tariffs.
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White papersAsian equities: Mid-year Review
There was a correction across Asia Pacific ex Japan in the first half of the year, says Soo Nam Ng, despite solid economic growth.
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White papersFixed income: Mid-year Review
Fixed income has had a challenging year to date, with bond yields driven higher by expectations around the Fed tightening rates and the prospect of QT in Europe.
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White papersJapan: Mid-year Review
Despite the Japanese economy contracting in Q1 2018, following eight consecutive quarters of growth, the Nikkei started the year very strongly.
