All Commentary articles – Page 77
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White papersSolvency II review to strengthen insurance sector
Now awaiting passage into law is a major review of the 2016 Solvency II regulation governing the solvency capital requirements (SCR) of European insurers. The amendments proposed by the European Commission (EC) and the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) are intended to ensure the insurance sector remains fully resilient to future market shocks.
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White papersMarket Scenarios and Risks - March 2022
We amend the narrative of our scenario to take into account the consequences of the war in Ukraine. We increase the probability of our downside scenario to 30% (from 15%) to reflect the rising risk of stagflation.
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White papersKeeping up With Demand
In this piece from Infrastructure Investor, Pieter Welman talks about institutional investors’ growing interest in infrastructure debt and touches on how the market has evolved over the past decade.
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White papersMacroeconomic Picture - March 2022
The Russia/Ukraine crisis is pushing the regime shift one step further with more severe economic implications for some regions, in this case Europe because of its energy dependence and geographic proximity.
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White papersHow to make smart cities a reality
Digital technology is transforming our lives. From how we talk to friends, family and colleagues to how we shop, technology is now firmly embedded. However, the potential of digitalisation to further revolutionise how we live, work and play is vast – and smart cities will be at the forefront of that change.
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VideoPAT Cast #1: What exactly is impact investing?
The term ‘impact investing’ has been around for several years but is getting an increasing amount of traction and attention recently. In the first edition of our podcast, the PAT Cast, we put the spotlight on this sustainable form of investing and ask how it works, we examine the potential benefits for investors and we offer a glimpse into the future.
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White papersGauging the impact of the Russia/Ukraine conflict on EM debt
The events that are unfolding in Ukraine are deeply upsetting and one cannot help but be affected by what we are reading and seeing in the news. Investing in the midst of a conflict can be difficult and bring out heightened emotions. In the context of these heightened emotions, it is helpful to stand back and assess the situation.
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White papersMENA Equities: Five Key Themes and Reasons for Optimism
The global economy is currently facing headwinds because of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, but there are several reasons to be optimistic about the outlook for equities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
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VideoThe Meeting Room Webcast: Asia ex-Japan, February 2022
Hear from Jonathan Pines, and Sandy Pei, CFA, Deputy Portfolio Manager, Asia ex-Japan, as they reflect on recent performance and discuss the outlook for the region from both a market and portfolio positioning perspective.
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White papersWhat to expect from UK real estate
Spreading investments across a range of property sectors is the best way to achieve gains in today’s rapidly changing market.
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White papersRussia attacks Ukraine: Markets will have to readjust to the shock
Market reaction: The worst-case scenario of a full blown attack to Ukraine has materialised. It’s risk-off on Russian assets; global risk assets are under severe pressure.
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White papersWhy banks get butterflies when fintechs have wings
Fiorino begins a short series of articles examining how mainstream banks and insurers are faring as a flurry of start-up enterprises disturb the competitive atmosphere…
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White papers‘Greenflation’ – Navigating the climate policy, oil price and inflation nexus
Given the relationship between climate policies, oil prices and inflation and the difficulties in managing inflation through interest rate policy, it is worth taking a closer look at the dynamics involved. How might climate policies, oil prices and inflation evolve given the outlook for oil? To what extent are oil prices and consumer price inflation actually linked?
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White papersThe invasion of Ukraine: investment implications
Russian military activity with Ukraine is escalating rapidly, with growing uncertainty. As events unfold, we suggest investors remain focused on their long-term goals, but remain attuned to the potential shifts in and disruptions to inflation, growth, energy prices and global financial markets.
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Asset Manager NewsPATRIZIA FY 2021 trading statement: Continued growth in business activity despite Covid-19 pandemic – fourth consecutive increase in dividends
Strong y-o-y increase in equity raised of 38.7% and transaction volume signed of 24.0% AUM grow 3.5% y-o-y to EUR 48.6bn Operating income up 1.6% y-o-y to EUR 118.3m, EBITDA up 11.4% y-o-y to EUR 128.9m Dividend increase of 6.7% to EUR 0.32 per share and continued share buy-back ...
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White papersTackling climate change through outcomes-focused stewardship
With the publication by EOS at Federated Hermes of the 2021 Annual Review of engagement and voting highlights, Dr Hans-Christoph Hirt, head of EOS, reflects on the climate crisis and the challenges it will pose for investors in 2022 and beyond.
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White papersFive questions on asset-backed securities
David Favier, senior portfolio manager of European ABS strategies, reflects on the impact of the pandemic and the outlook for 2022.
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White papersWhat is place-based impact investing?
Place-based impact investing can help real estate investors deliver clear and measurable improvements to deprived areas. But how does it work?
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VideoAssessing China’s growth outlook
To what extent will slowing exports, regulatory reform, a ‘zero-Covid’ policy, and a cooler property market drag on China’s growth momentum both in 2022 and over the medium term? Should investors get used to – just – 4%-5% annual GDP growth in the world’s second largest economy?
