All Commentary articles – Page 31
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White papersMaersk case study
As Climate Action 100+ co-lead, we have engaged with Maersk on its response to climate change. Since 2016, this has covered areas such as science-based emissions reduction targets, lobbying alignment and sustainability disclosures.
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White papersMeet the Manager: Sandy Pei
In this latest manager profile, we spoke with Sandy Pei, Portfolio Manager for the Asia ex-Japan and China Equity strategies, to learn more about her career beginnings, the team’s value-conscious approach to investing, and why she likens fund management to treasure hunting.
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White papersCollapse frequency: deposits, liquidity, and the new bank-body problem
A rash of US banking collapses has raised fears of system-wide deposit emissions. Fiorino quantifies the issue…
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White papers4 takeaways from the IPE Real Estate Global Conference 2023 in Milan
No sooner had had the carnival that is MIPIM left the sunny shores of Cannes than bags were packed again for the INREV Annual Conference in Copenhagen in April and just last week, the IPE Real Estate Global Conference and Awards 2023 in Milan.
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White papersInvesting in listed infrastructure
Investors looking for alternative sources of capital appreciation or income should consider listed infrastructure.
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White papersPrivate Markets in Volatile Times
Recent market turbulence provides yet another example of how private equity managers have improved their ability to weather volatile conditions.
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White papersClimate change and cities: adapting real estate investment decisions
Blending physical risk modelling with social, financial and regulatory information will be the difference between prepared real estate investors, and those failing to adapt to climate threats.
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PodcastThe Many Facets of Japanese Investing
Japan, an outlier across the G10 nations, is truly an intriguing economy. While rates continue to remain high in many other developed markets, the Bank of Japan still employs its accommodative monetary policy and sees a lower impact of inflation. Given this unique backdrop, what can Japan offer to its investors?
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White papersPlastic has a bright and sustainable future
Plastic has an image problem. This 19th-century invention has acquired a negative reputation because of our wasteful economic model, but plastic is a valuable resource – and the industry has a vital role to play in the sustainability transition. Thankfully, a lower carbon, circular plastics model is taking hold, bringing many opportunities for investors.
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VideoOutlook for credit sectors
Portfolio manager Damien McCann explains where he sees value across four primary credit sectors.
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White papersWhy are we waiting?: Time for UK infrastructure to pick up pace - Aviva Investors
After a slow start to the year, Darryl Murphy ponders what it will take to get the UK infrastructure market moving again.
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White papersOne of the Top Reasons for Retiring Early: Unexpected Job Loss
An important and difficult decision that workers face is when to retire. In a research study by Allspring, nearly half of retirees retired earlier than expected. That can have major consequences.
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PodcastPATRIZIA Real Insights Editor’s Picks #2: Why 2023 is the year of value creation
As the world pivots from crisis to crisis - or enters a state of permacrisis as some describe it - what does this change mean for real estate investors?
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White papersTaking a Time Out? The High Price of Idle Cash
Parking your fixed-income assets in cash may seem like a safe choice in today’s volatile investing environment, but it’s actually a risky proposition. Here are three reasons why sitting on the sidelines can be a dangerous game.
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White papersEuropean ABS: Sailing through banking-induced volatility?
At the beginning of the year, few investors would have predicted that collapses in the banking sector would trigger the next bout of volatility and lead to a significant shift in the trajectory and velocity of monetary policy. The failure of three US regional banks and the rescue of Credit Suisse by UBS, which saw CS AT1 bonds fully written down, has led investors to re-evaluate the level of risk premia required to compensate for taking subordinated exposure particularly within the banking sector.
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White papersAge of AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a key pillar of the digital transformation theme, which is driving significant disruption and spurring new growth. Grant Bowers, portfolio manager with Franklin Equity Group, offers a unique perspective of the challenges and benefits of this evolving and disruptive technology.
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White papersIn a soft landing we trust – right?
In the latest instalment of Simply put, where we make macro calls with a multi-asset perspective, we explore the scenarios underlying different markets, as well as their one commonality: the anticipation of a soft landing. What are the implications for portfolios?
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White papersLearnings from Earnings: Macro Crosscurrents Make Growth Elusive
Markets are being shaped by disparate trends from falling energy prices to rising interest rates. During first-quarter earnings season, company reports indicated that these crosscurrents are intensifying business challenges—and making it harder for investors to find resilient sources of growth.
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VideoNeuberger Berman Liquid Alternatives Solutions
(4:05) In this short video, Douglas Kramer, Head of Institutional Equities & Multi Asset Class, provides an overview of the opportunities across liquid alternatives and summarises Neuberger Berman’s capabilities in this space.
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White papersWhat ‘Data-Dependent’ Feels Like
As central banks become more “data-dependent,” will monetary policy become less predictable and markets potentially more volatile?
