All Global articles – Page 23
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White papersGlobal Equities: The Rise of New Market Leaders
We are upgrading Japan to overweight as our concerns about a stronger yen abate and while we continue to be positive about corporate reforms and the end of deflation in Japan. We maintain our recommended overweight exposures to Europe and China. On the style front, we reaffirm our preference for value over growth, and small caps over large caps in the U.S.
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White papersCross-border capital investment across global commercial real estate markets
While the majority of global real estate transactions in the most liquid real estate markets are by domestic investors, cross-border capital flows where the capital source isn’t the same country as the asset purchased, are also significant. Due to the recent shift in US tariff policy, cross-border investments into the US are being delayed or deferred. Since the US is the largest global commercial real estate (CRE) market, accounting for 38% of global transaction activity in the past 10 years, if capital flows are reallocated away from the US, how might this impact other key global real estate markets? (We also look at the implications on US commercial real estate liquidity and pricing in our companion piece, “Cross-border capital investment in U.S. commercial real estate”.)
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White papers2024 Global Public Real Estate Outlook Report
We believe REIT share prices are ready to take off in 2024 after patiently awaiting their turn on the runway for the better part of two years.
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White papersREITs 101: Unlocking the Value of Public Real Estate
In our last research article, titled “The Current Opportunity in REITs” we posited that REITs may have reached an inflection point after several years of underperformance. Building on that view, this article delves deeper into the fundamental reasons for investing in REITs, emphasizing the advantages of this unique asset class such as income generation, diversification, and inflation protection. We also touch on the role of active management within the REIT space, highlighting how it can potentially outperform passive strategies, particularly in today’s climate of economic volatility and sector-specific opportunities.
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White papersThe future of nuclear energy: Fact, fiction and fission
What role should nuclear power play in the energy mix? Answers to this question have differed across countries and over time. Though policies and uptake across the globe remain varied, there’s now growing interest in both established and new reactor technologies – even in some countries that have historically been wary.
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White papersESG Annual Report 2025
Welcome to our seventh annual Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, covering the 12-month period to March 2025.
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White papersBuilt for shifting times: Asset Management in a new era
The only constant in asset management is change - rarely has this statement felt more relevant than it does today. We are living through a period in which markets, politics, and investor behavior are all shifting simultaneously. As one of our clients recently put it: “It’s not the volatility that worries me – it’s that everything is moving at once.” From central bank policy to geopolitical alliances, from inflation dynamics to innovation, asset managers and sovereign institutions are navigating a world in flux. At UBS Asset Management, our role is not just to respond to this environment – but to support clients in responding with clarity and discipline.
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White papersSoaring to new heights Top 10 with… Interview with David Kozlicki
The real estate market has experienced significant changes in recent times, with many investors seeking innovative strategies to enhance their portfolios.David Kozlicki, Head of Unified Global Alternatives (UGA) – Real Estate, discusses how the business is responding to these shifts by offering diversified investment opportunities, adaptive solutions and strategic partnerships. By leveraging their global reach and expertise, how does UGA – Real Estate aim for optimal asset control and sustainable growth in a volatile market?
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White papersTop 10 with… Interview with David Kozlicki
The real estate market has experienced significant changes in recent times, with many investors seeking innovative strategies to enhance their portfolios.David Kozlicki, Head of Unified Global Alternatives (UGA) – Real Estate, discusses how the business is responding to these shifts by offering diversified investment opportunities, adaptive solutions and strategic partnerships. By leveraging their global reach and expertise, how does UGA – Real Estate aim for optimal asset control and sustainable growth in a volatile market?
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VideoThe Art of Diversification: effective portfolio creation in real estate
In our latest video, Vincent Nobel outlines why modern portfolio theory – as outlined in Markowitz’s seminal 1952 essay – has limited practical application in private markets, and instead lays out an alternative approach to diversification that is better suited to real estate and private credit.
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White papersUnified Global Alternatives – Hedge Fund Bulletin: Monthly Hedge Fund Update – June 2025
Risk assets produced mostly positive performance in June as investors demonstrated renewed focus on AI related themes, the easing of Middle East tension, as well as some market short covering across momentum factors. Expectations for a more dovish US Federal Reserve also provided a boost to market sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrials, S&P500 and the NASDAQ had positive performance. In Equity / Hedged, US Equity Hedged strategies generally produced positive returns.
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VideoInvestment Grade Credit: Panel Discussion with Mercer, LGPS Central & Capital Group
Capital Group participated in Asset TV’s Investment Grade Credit panel alongside Mercer and LGPS Central, sharing insights on global credit dynamics, private credit, sector resilience, and how institutional investors are navigating today’s evolving IG credit landscape.
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White papersSharing perspectives on a world in flux: Exploring retirement trends and geopolitical dynamics
In late June, an exclusive group of professionals from 17 pension funds from around the globe gathered ahead of the annual Amundi World Investment Forum. It provided participants with an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas and participate in discussions on the pressing issues facing the pension industry as we face a world in flux.
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White papersPension Funds Letter 24 - A rebooting world: Decoding the changing pension landscape
June marks the return of the annual Amundi World Investment Forum. As multiple conficting and contradictory global factors converge, this year’s event explored how these are resetting world dynamics and how investors can adjust.
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White papersWhy security is a durable investment theme
Against a backdrop of war in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as a global trade war, nations are redefining their relationships with allies, rivals and trading partners to bolster their national security.
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - July-August 2025
Global equities reached new record levels in July on expectations of trade deals, easing of US tariff threats and hopes of a short-term boost to US growth from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). This has happened despite US tariffs moving higher (when compared with before Trump came to power), indicating some complacency in risk assets. On the other hand, bond yields in the US, the UK, Europe, and Japan are reflecting concerns over debt sustainability.
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Research ReportPrivate Insights #8 - Navigating the Trade Tariffs Conundrum
“Over the past 25 years, Mapletree has built up a geographically diversified, multi-sector real estate portfolio with strong on-the-ground presence, which positions us well to ride out current macroeconomic volatility. Our quality asset base, operational efficiency and financial discipline provide the resilience and adaptability needed in today’s markets, amid rapidly evolving dynamics due to trade tariffs and shifts in tenantneeds and preferences.” - Mr Hiew Yoon Khong, Group CEO
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White papersThe reality of risk: Unearthed opportunity in growth equity impact
Growth equity impact supports enterprises poised to solve critical societal and environmental challenges. Concerned about an emerging funding gap, M&G Investments has partnered with Phenix Capital Group, a leading global impact investing consulting group, to explore the reasons this gap exists and the implications. Combining M&G research with the Phenix Impact Database, we present a data based analysis of this critical issue.
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White papersHigh Yield: Keep Calm & “Carry” On
The global economic landscape remains in flux as investors navigate a complex mix of resilient data, policy uncertainty, and geopolitical tension. In the U.S., recession probabilities have receded but not disappeared. While hard data—such as employment and consumption—has held up, soft indicators continue to flash caution. Inflation remains sticky in places, and the full impact of recently introduced tariffs has yet to be felt. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve appears content to remain on hold, awaiting further clarity before adjusting policy.
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White papersGlobal Risks 2025 Midyear Update
In our Global Risks 2025 Midyear Update, our Macro Strategy team outlines four key topics that could shape investment conditions ahead—from tariffs and trade tensions to monetary policy shifts and the U.S.-China relationship. The update provides key macroeconomic forecasts across the U.S., Eurozone, UK, Japan and China—plus timely insights on fiscal stimulus, inflation risks and geopolitical fragilities.
