All Global articles – Page 11
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White papersOpportunity Amidst Uncertainty
Beyond the short-term market impacts of trade tensions and geopolitical risk events, we are constructive in our medium-term outlook for the global economy and risk assets.
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White papersRelative Value & Tactical Allocation Q3
MetLife Investment Management expect a more moderate decline in economic activity as the shock from “Liberation Day” tariffs fades and, as policy evolves toward an end state, consumers and businesses begin to behave more normally after initially pulling back sharply in response to the volatility.
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White papersUnderstanding asset-backed securities (ABS)
What are ABS and what do they bring to a global short duration strategy?
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White papersThe 3 reasons we still feel good about tech
Tech may have had a slow start to the year but we still believe in the sector.
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White papersUnified Global Alternatives – Hedge Fund Bulletin: Monthly Hedge Fund Update – May 2025
Risk assets generally performed positively in May due to a pause in tariff implementation that went into effect for most countries. Corpo-rate earnings season was also supportive along with generally favorable economic data. While some believed an economic slowdown was still the base case, the probability of recession was somewhat diminished.
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White papersShort duration: the advantages of a global remit
A wider range of opportunities can be unlocked via an approach encompassing multiple time zones and currencies, maximising potential overall returns.
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VideoA quantitative edge in uncertain markets
Daniel Mahr, Head of MDT Group, explains how our quant strategies have adapted through the recent market turbulence – and the benefit of data-driven decision-making in uncertain times.
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White papersTariff resilience: What makes some companies stand strong?
As the 90-day pause on country-specific tariffs ends in July 2025, a strategic focus on which companies are built for resilience could be more constructive than succumbing to short-term anxieties.
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White papersGlobal SMID Equity Engagement case study: AptarGroup
AptarGroup is a US-based manufacturer of consumer dispensing packaging and drug delivery devices. The group has manufacturing operations in 18 countries.
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PodcastGlobal Investment Views - Mid-year Outlook 2025 - Riding out the policy noise
The first six months of 2025 brought many unexpected events and shocks that rocked financial markets and complicated the task of economic forecasters. As we enter the second half of the year, what has changed and what might this mean for the economic outlook for the rest of 2025?
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White papersPerspectives Emerging Markets
Perspectives Emerging Markets offers quarterly updates from our research team, providing in-depth analysis of economic developments, market trends, and investment opportunities in emerging economies.
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Video10 Minute Masterclass—Global Infrastructure Debt
Infrastructure debt continues to grow in its appeal to investors, partly due to the range of potential benefits on offer—from an illiquidity premium over public markets to enhanced diversification, risk protection and asset-liability matching characteristics. The essential nature of infrastructure debt further strengthens its appeal throughout the ups and downs of the economic cycle.
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White papersThe quiet evolution of ‘green’ bonds in global portfolios
The green bonds market is maturing as an asset class and with this maturity, it is beginning to enjoy global relevance. With €448 billion in issuance last year, Europe is still the engine, however what is important to note is that once issuers enter the green bond market, they tend to come back. For this reason, we expect many of those bonds issued in 2024 to roll-over.
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PodcastGP Led Secondaries: What’s next?
Liquidity challenges are reshaping the private equity landscape, pushing investors to explore innovative solutions for managing their portfolios. With reduced exit activity, constrained distributions, and a tougher fundraising environment, how can secondaries provide a liquidity lifeline? And what role do GP-led transactions play in driving opportunities for both sponsors and investors?
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White papersElectric Vehicle transition: poised to move through the gears
Early market optimism on the electric vehicle (EV) transition has faded over the last two years as growth rates in Europe and the US have stalled. Today we can see a three-speed global EV market: China is surging ahead, Europe is showing renewed momentum, and the US is stuck in the slow lane.
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VideoGlobal REITs Update – Q1 2025
In our video update for the 1st quarter of the 2025 calendar year, Portfolio Manager, Marco Colantonio covers key developments in the Global REIT sector and market insights
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White papersDirect Lending: Why Global & Why Now?
For investors looking to generate income, preserve capital, and achieve diversification—particularly at a time when macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties are high—taking a global approach to direct lending markets can be part of the solution.
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White papersThe changing perceptions of public and private fixed income
Views from Nuveen’s TIAA General Account – The boundaries between public and private fixed income appear to be dissolving. How does this affect how the GA invests?
