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White papersElection Economics
A resounding victory sweeps President (and President-Elect) Trump back to the White House. The substantial-for-modern-times majority in the Senate along with the popular vote means that the second Trump administration has more of a mandate than the first one.
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White papersSchroders Capital Investment Outlook: Real Estate H2 2024
Our latest outlook shares findings from our proprietary valuation framework, which suggests that the sequential opportunity to access the long-term benefits of real estate on an attractive entry basis is now live across key geographies and sectors.
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White papers2025 Investment Outlook: Bright spots in a world of anomalies
New forces are reconfiguring the global economy. While the big shocks of the past five years have largely worked their way through the system, geopolitics and national policy choices are creating a more fragmented world.
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White papersEngagement case study: Bank of Montreal (BMO)
We engaged with BMO in establishing comprehensive governance practices around the ethical use of AI.
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White papersIs the auto sector stuck in second gear?
The auto sector hit a series of roadblocks in Q2, causing several companies to scale back their growth forecasts for the year. What is the current outlook for manufacturers and suppliers and where do we see select opportunities?
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White papersPublic Engagement Report Q3 2024
The Q3 Public Engagement Report from EOS at Federated Hermes Limited looks at how insurers are wrestling with physical climate risk as losses from hurricanes, flooding and wildfires mount. Plus, how we engage with companies on water management, the evolving stewardship landscape, and voting trends from Asia and emerging markets.
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PodcastPrivate Real Estate: From Uncertainty to Opportunity
Despite the challenges of a tough fundraising environment and fluctuating interest rates, private real estate is gaining traction as an attractive investment option amid economic uncertainties. But what makes private real estate a viable option? How does it help to hedge against inflation, and where do some of the unique opportunities lie?
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White papersU.S. Commercial Real Estate Investable Universe Study
The goal of this analysis is to provide investors with a benchmark for the size and scale of the U.S. commercial real estate (CRE) market, individual property sectors and the “institutional” quality portion of the market. Up to this point, published estimates on the size of the commercial real estate investable universe primarily focus on country-level global comparisons, taking a top-down approach to estimate the size of the overall commercial real estate market in each region.
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White papersThe Fed’s normalising of rates is not easing
Given that the US economy is healthy, we believe the market is overestimating what the Fed will do.
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White papersUS presidential elections 2024 - The view from here
Donald Trump has officially been elected as the 47th president of the United States (US). Importantly for the markets, it looks like the Republican Party will gain control of the Senate, while also maintaining its hold on the House of Representatives. This significantly increases the potential for President-elect Trump to implement his policies beyond trade and immigration.
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White papersEuropean real estate market commentary: November 2024
An increasing number of repriced opportunities are now coming to market, supported by an imbalance of supply versus demand and strong operating fundamentals.
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White papersInfrastructure debt: Capturing the mainstream
Jerome Neyroud, head of infrastructure debt investments at Schroders Capital, on why infrastructure debt is no longer niche, the appeal of the asset class and the sectors poised to drive future demand.
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White papersReframing the climate question
How should an investor balance a focus on reducing their climate impact with a desire for financial returns? And how does a company management team accommodate what can often be seen as competing demands?
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White papersHuman capital: the unsung hero of the company valuation equation
Assessing the value of a company can be challenging. Typically, investors start by looking at its financial standing and records that reflect tangible investments, such as machinery purchases and building maintenance costs, to understand the company’s revenue, debt obligations and other expenses.
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White papersAustralia, a Tech Hub? Crikey!
Australia’s Olympians took home 19 medals in swimming at the Paris games, but the Land Down Under is also making waves in other arenas: software and fintech.
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People NewsPeter Koppers appointed IM Director at Achmea Real Estate
Amsterdam, 31 October 2024 - Peter Koppers has been appointed Investment Management Director at real estate investment manager Achmea Real Estate with effect from 1 November 2024. He will be responsible for Portfolio Management, Fund Management, Research and Investor Relations.
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PodcastOuterblue Convictions – Global Investment Views – Perspectives on the US elections
After many months of build-up and speculation, the 2024 US election is almost here. Over the past few weeks, financial markets have become increasingly focused on the candidate’s platforms and what these might imply for the economy and markets. How could markets react to Trump and Harris’ different proposals on taxation, trade and immigration?
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White papersWill COP29 be an enabling COP?
The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference COP29 comes at a unique point in time.
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White papersWhat to expect between Election Day and the inauguration
With the US presidential election less than two weeks away, Americans may be looking forward to the end of a tumultuous political campaign season. However, if past trends are any indication, 5 November could be just the beginning.
