All Global articles – Page 48
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White papersAs tech shapes the future of flight, here’s how investors can get on board
The airline industry is taking flight once again. Between 2004 and 2019, flights increased steadily, rising from 23.8 million to 38.9 million annual global flights. Although flights dropped to 16.9 million during the pandemic, these levels could double by the end of 2023.
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White papersThe ABCs of Semiconductor Investing
Strategic shifts, global investments and the rise of AI mark a new era of growth and opportunity within the semiconductor sector.
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White papersWhere next for the rally?
Three key equity markets hit all-time highs this week as the risk-on mood broadened beyond the US and into Asia-Pacific (APAC) indices.
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WebinarWebcast – The global macroeconomic outlook for 2024
In this webcast, economists from our Macro Research & Investment Strategy team give their views on the economic situation and outlook for China, the US, the eurozone, the UK and emerging markets.
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White papersMirror image: Will this year prove to be the opposite of 2023 for China equities?
Reflections on the many reasons behind our more buoyant outlook on Chinese stocks this year
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White papersReal Estate Investment: A Global Perspective
The real estate crisis, stemming from the surge in interest rates driven by escalating inflation, is not confined to Europe alone. Indeed, it also affects the other major continental blocks, such as China or the United States. In this study, we want to offer a global perspective on the evolution of real estate markets, explore the diversity of responses provided by international players, and draw the outlines of what could be a “global real estate allocation” in the next cycle.
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White papersMacroeconomics, Geopolitics, and Strategy - March 2024
”European PMI data diverge not only in terms of sectors, but also in terms of countries and sub-components.”
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White papersREITs: back on track
A look at how investors might navigate the current environment with the help of listed real estate trusts.
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WebinarGlobal Debt Funding Gap Webcast: “Everything is Relative”
Our recent webcast “Everything is Relative” brings together AEW’s research heads from around the world to explore the global debt funding gap. The team look to explore the scale of the debt funding gap globally, and how this compares across regions. They also examine when the refinancing problems could ease.
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White papersExpanding the efficient frontier with natural capital investments
The combination of investment characteristics associated with institutional investment in timberland and agriculture offers a compelling rationale for their inclusion in larger multi-asset portfolios, and ultimately allows for the expansion of the efficient frontier, as determined by traditional mean-variance portfolio optimization.
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White papersSchroders Capital Global Real Estate Lens February 2024: your go-to guide to global property markets
Our latest analysis highlights the key data and trends that matter to global real estate investors.
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PodcastOuterblue Convictions - Global Investment Views: Market debate rages on
The last month has, to a large extent, seen a reversal in investors’ expectations for central bank actions. This has been the hot topic for financial markets over the past few weeks as these expectations filter down into financial data and continue to drive asset prices. However signs of a slowdown are appearing. What factors will be most important to judge market direction going forward?
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Asset Manager NewsHines Wins Second Global ESG Firm of the Year Award from PERE
Hines, the global real estate investment manager, is honored to announce that it was recognized with three first place awards at the 2023 Global PERE Awards. The awards won include the prestigious “ESG Firm of the Year: Global” for outstanding innovation in the sustainability space.
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White papersHow distressed debt can help spread risk and diversify returns
In 2024, there are multiple macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges that are likely to continue to impact global markets. At the same time these challenges are likely to lead to a rich opportunity set for a special situations investment strategy.
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White papersGlobal Equity ESG, Annual Report 2023
The Global Equities team has demonstrated a history of innovation over 15 years of investing, and 2023 was no exception. In our most recent annual report, we introduce the new iteration of our QESG score, based on our pioneering research into ESG and the unique insights of our EOS team.
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White papersGlobal real estate: Approaching the turn
Risk-free rates and the cost of capital lifted sharply in 2023, pressuring commercial property pricing and transactions across most markets. However, selective opportunities are now emerging in private markets, including in the logistics sector.
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White papers2024’s elections around the world: The who’s who and the so what…
Voters from more than 60 countries will head to the polls this year, representing almost half the world’s population. This makes 2024 perhaps the ultimate election year by historical standards. But the act of merely holding elections does not guarantee a free and fair process e.g., Russia’s March elections, nor does it imply consequential change.
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White papersDesigning Multi-Asset Income: It’s Complementary
Multi-asset income strategies are becoming more popular, but some may bake in more risk than expected. The key is designing complementary exposures.
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White papersA favourable starting point for Emerging Market debt?
A favourable global growth picture and potential interest rate cuts could be advantageous for emerging market bonds in 2024. However, given significant uncertainty and the potential for election-related volatility, we believe a selective approach is crucial in identifying attractive opportunities.
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VideoGREITs – not drowning, waving!
Global REITs have been overwhelmed by the rapid rise in interest rates, headlines about the demise of the office, and concerns over bank lending to commercial real estate. These issues mask the reality of an industry in strong shape. With lower financial leverage, well-laddered debt maturities and diversified sources of debt, GREITs’ capital structures are well positioned.
