All Commentary articles – Page 87
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White papersUpcoming 2022 Outlook: From European autonomy to strategic sovereignty
The pandemic has highlighted Europe’s dependency on several critical goods, including pharmaceutical products and medical equipment. The European Union found itself temporarily unable to ensure the security of the population because it has outsourced the production of these critical goods.
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White papersThe Eurozone Gordian knot: how to reform the fiscal framework without abandoning fiscal discipline?
Reforming the European fiscal framework would improve the resilience of the Eurozone…provided that fiscal discipline is not abandoned.
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White papersThe net zero carbon decision
Is a net zero carbon target right for institutional portfolios? If it is, what steps do investors need to take to put them on the path to net zero?
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White papersCoalition Politics: Compromise is Key to Funding Germany’s Future
A three-party coalition could soon govern Germany for the first time in the country’s history following recent elections. Matthias Hoppe, senior vice president and portfolio manager, Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions, believes uncertainty caused by coalition talks is likely to increase volatility in Europe’s financial markets, but changing a conservative attitude to public spending is the real challenge for a new government as Germany wrestles with the reality of increasing macro-economic imbalances and a stated aim to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
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White papersEurope: reasons for optimism…and caution
In this paper, investment director Martyn Hole explains why the backdrop for Europe is increasingly positive, but that there are risks that warrant caution.
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White papers10 trends that will define the future of emerging market investing
In this paper we share 10 themes that we believe will drive opportunities in emerging markets in the next 10 years.
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Research ReportReal Estate Outlook – APAC, Edition 3 - Navigating rough waters
While the stuttering pandemic situation will weigh on near-term growth, the outlook for real estate in APAC is more sanguine.
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White papersA mountain to climb? The European Green Deal and alternative real estate investment
In the summer of 2021, Europe experienced a series of extreme-weather emergencies bringing the reality of climate risk to the continent’s doorstep.
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White papersIntegrating impact into financial analysis
Few investors realise that traditional portfolio 10.75% construction tools can be adapted to include social and environmental goals.
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White papersMiddle-Market Opportunities in 2021
The infrastructure asset class continues to attract strong interest from investors
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White papersOffice of the future is iconic, sustainable and well-connected
Working from home became widespread during the Covid-19 pandemic, but according to Bas Jochims, Director Dutch Office & Hotel Investments at Bouwinvest Real Estate Investors there will always be a need for offices that offer distinctive social meeting places with excellent credentials in terms of their sustainability, quality and location.
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White papersBeyond the noise: Why long-term capital will capitalise on China’s future
Global investors must avoid allowing any short- term misperceptions about recent Chinese regulatory reforms to derail their big-picture perspective of the vast opportunity set in the world’s second-largest economy.
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White papersWhere next for credit markets?
There are a host of challenging questions for credit investors right now, among them:
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White papersECB’s shy monetary policy turn has started
ECB’s Governing Council have decided on a “moderately lower pace” of PEPP purchases based on an improved inflation outlook amid favorable financing conditions. Quite importantly, the decision was taken unanimously.
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PodcastCAT Bonds: Finding Reassurance in Reinsurance
From massive flooding in Germany and Italy to earthquakes and wildfires in California, these natural disasters, among others, continue to ravage the globe. But as climate risk concerns grow, investors may be wondering how they can potentially diversify their portfolios.
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White papersQuick Thoughts: Addressing Undiversified Risk
Our Chief Market Strategist, Stephen Dover, and Katrina Dudley, Investment Strategist for Franklin Templeton Mutual Series, discuss diversification risks.
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White papersThis Is Not a 60/40 Environment
The shift to a mid-cycle expansion beset with unusually high levels of uncertainty could bring a new test for asset allocators.
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White papersMaking more possible. Investment opportunities with multi-managers
The multi-manager industry has boomed in recent years with many investors requiring more skills, resources and ways to access the market. Using a multi-manager can reduce the complexity of investing and make even complicated strategies accessible to a wider range of investors.
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White papersAllocation Views: An Uneasy Truce
In this Allocation Views, our Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions team explores the potential benefits of adding alternative assets to a balanced stock/bond portfolio.
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White papersShould Investors Stay Onboard the Chinese Dragon Boat?
Surprising policy developments are rocking the craft, but in our view the course remains set for the same long-term destination, and the uncertainty and volatility may present some attractive investment opportunities.
