All Commentary articles – Page 62
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Shipping and the transition to net zero
It will cost an estimated USD 1.65 trillion to decarbonise the shipping industry. What is the current state of the industry and what are some of the investable solutions that are enabling the transition?
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20-21 September FOMC meeting: the move into restrictive territory
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting and statement: On 21 September, the Fed hiked the Fed funds rate by 75bp, to 3-3.25%, the third consecutive 75bp rate hike, and the fifth rate increase in 2022. This means the central bank has raised rates by 3 percentage points this year, clearly prioritising its aim to tame inflation even if it means damaging economic growth.
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Have investors deployed enough hedges?
In the latest instalment of Simply put, where we make macro calls with a multi-asset perspective, we take stock of the Federal Reserve’s determination to bring inflation under control at the cost of economic growth and outline how this is impacting our portfolio positioning.
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Fine Grain Property’s climate targets validated by SBTi
Fine Grain Property’s ambitions to at least halve its carbon emissions by 2030 and become net zero by 2050 at the latest have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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The burning issue: Avoiding ESG fatigue
How can we face existential problems and stay positive? Abigail Herron contemplates simple steps to protect momentum and avoid burnout.
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Real-Time Macro Information and Bond Return Predictability: A Weighted Group Deep Learning Approach
This paper proposes a weighted group neural network model and reexamines whether treasury bond returns are predictable when real-time, instead of fully-revised, macro information is used. Real-time macro vintage data and news-based topic attention are taken into account.
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Making Up Lost Ground
Another 75bps and more hawkish talk from Jerome Powell. Markets reacted swiftly to signals that more large increases are coming—more than they had priced in. See how this frontloading by central banks aligns with our central scenarios and expectations for the coming year.
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ESG Viewpoint – Should ‘doing good’ pay out? Linking executive pay to ESG metrics
ESG metrics in pay matter. We explain why, outline our expectations for companies in this area and detail our engagement efforts and the progress made.
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The lifeline of connectivity
In the digital age almost half the world’s population are still offline. The UN has warned that without decisive action, “the digital divide will become the new face of inequality.” But we believe investing with an impact lens can help provide a pathway to social inclusion through services for millions of people, address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and embrace “double materiality” along the way.
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Altruism or Self-Interest? ESG and Participation in Employee Share Plans
We ask how the ESG performance of firms affects the asset allocation of a large sample of French employees between their employer’s stock and alternative investments in firm sponsored savings plans. After ESG incidents, employees are less likely to invest and they invest smaller amounts in their company’s stock.
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No boom, but no crash either
Due to the rise in interest rates, transaction momentum in the real estate investment markets is declining. However, letting markets remain stable. The current environment offers opportunities for investors with a strong equity base.
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Bridging the infrastructure investment gap
The world has a tremendous need for infrastructure, a hunger that governments alone cannot meet. Private investment will be essential for communities to ensure they can meet the challenges of this century, explains Wolfgang Egger, CEO and Founder of PATRIZIA.
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Deep roots and new branches
The universal drive for sustainability and the high inflationary backdrop has helped grow the investment case for timberland investing.
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Eco-design and repair for circularity and regeneration
The transition to a circular bio-economy is creating investment opportunities for commercial solutions that leverage eco-design and cater to growing consumer demand for sustainable, durable and repairable products.
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Plastic waste: possibilities and solutions
The ecological cost of plastic waste is well understood, but what about the myriad possibilities that it offers? We consider the investment opportunities from improvements in sorting technologies to advances in recycling techniques to refill schemes.
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*Learning from the past, looking into the future*
When evaluating future long-term investment opportunities, it is vital to consider the past as well as the present. Examining the interconnections between the drivers of previous industrial revolutions, and technological advances, can help us assess the role and value of those of today: are they independent quick fixes or vital components in a new environmental infrastructure?
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Private debt prepares to ride out the storm
Churchill’s Jason Strife participates in a Private Debt Investor roundtable discussion with other leaders in the U.S. private debt industry.
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The ups and downs of elevator maintenance
Elevator maintenance can be costly and disruptive. Predictive maintenance using artificial intelligence can provide a less expensive, more responsive lift maintenance service. The approach can be applied across many asset services.
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When should the Fed pivot?
In the latest instalment of Simply put, where we make macro calls with a multi-asset perspective, we discuss the potential timing of the Federal Reserve’s pivot away from its current hawkish stance and consider whether such a turn would actually be good news for markets.
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Inside the Psyche of the Connected Consumer
With the impact of the current inflationary environment at hand, we look at the latest cohort of consumers: Generations Y and Z. These two baby boomer-sized generations have given us insights into how consumerism has evolved today. What else might investors want to know as they continue to incorporate today’s top brands into their portfolios?