All Global articles – Page 53
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White papersImpact Investing – Global Emerging Markets
“It’s one thing to feel that you are on the right path but it’s another to think that yours is the only path.” Paulo Coelho
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White papersHow private credit can help fulfil long-term investment needs
In these volatile times, investors with long-term horizons such as global pension schemes need to find assets that can reliably deliver income whilst minimising volatility in challenging environments, but where could they invest in order to meet their requirements?
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White papersWill Artificial Intelligence Become the “Terminator”?
Read more on the risks and opportunities of Artificial Intelligence
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White papersPutting the ‘investment’ in investment grade credit
Investment grade bonds have historically provided a resilient and reliable option during volatile and uncertain market conditions. After last year’s sweeping sell-off, the global investment grade universe now offers an array of opportunities in quality issuers, allowing for effective diversification and the potential for attractive returns.
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White papersStock market outlook: Broader opportunities emerge
Even as the global economic outlook weakens, powerful tailwinds are forming behind certain areas of the equity markets that previously spent many years in the wilderness.
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VideoA global approach to real estate private debt
DRC Savills Investment Management, Savills IM’s debt platform, is on a journey to becoming a global provider of real estate credit investments. Our goal is to ensure real estate credit forms a permanent part of investors’ portfolios, whether they are based in Asia, Europe or the US. Managing partner Dale Lattanzio explains our global real estate debt proposition.
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White papersConflict risk: an engagement update
The world’s facing much geopolitical uncertainty. We’ve been engaging with companies on their exposure to high-risk areas like Myanmar, Sudan, Russia, and Ukraine.
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White papersAllspring Climate Transition Fixed Income Strategies
As the world transitions towards net-zero emissions, Allspring’s clients increasingly want to decarbonise their assets. We explain how our climate transition strategies enable this.
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White papersESG Viewpoint: what makes supply chain due diligence effective?
Working conditions in supply chains remains a challenging issue that spans virtually all sectors and geographies.
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White papersLooking beyond traditional LDI instruments as de-risking gathers steam
In 2022, we saw one of the most unprecedented movements in global financial markets in modern history. A combination of global geopolitical problems and supply-demand imbalances of goods and services due to the pandemic left the Federal Reserve (Fed) with no option but to try and slam the inflationary brake by hiking short-term interest rates to stop the economy from overheating.
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White papersCan a weakening US dollar catalyse an emerging market decade?
A weakening US dollar has historically created a positive backdrop for emerging market equities, with the two asset classes inversely correlated, and a sharp decline in the dollar over recent months has led many to claim its decade-long bull run may be coming to an end.
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White papersThe ocean – Worthy of investor attention
Our planet is largely blue for a reason – there is an abundance of water. Livelihoods depend on it. The ocean is also crucial for the mitigation of climate change. Maintenance and preservation of the ocean requires investment – not just by coastal authorities and public bodies, but also by private sector parties and even consumers.
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White papersThe case for a higher-inflation regime
Financial markets are convinced headline inflation rates will fall sharply towards central bank targets over the next two years, with stable expectations in the medium to longer term.
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White papersBeyond the headlines: Five ESG investment perspectives
When it comes to ESG issues, much recent media coverage has understandably centred on energy transition and security. But, beyond the energy headlines, there are many other ESG-related considerations shaping investment opportunities across various sectors.
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White papersIs the long-term case for emerging market debt still intact?
2022 was a difficult year for fixed income in general, including emerging market debt, amid high inflation and aggressive rate hikes by central banks. While the global backdrop remains a headwind for emerging markets, relatively strong macroeconomic fundamentals in the major EM countries, combined with high starting yields and undervalued exchange rates within local currency debt should provide a buffer to any further volatility.
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White papersThe case for private markets: three things to know
In this uncertain market environment, investors struggle to enhance returns and reduce risk. Private markets — assets that are not traded on public exchanges, including debt, equity, real estate and real assets — may help achieve those goals. Investors should consider three important benefits as they evaluate allocating to private markets.
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White papersPrivate Placement Debt is an All-Weather Investment Strategy
The unique characteristics of private placement debt help position the asset class to perform well despite the potential for an economic slowdown or recession. Private placement debt is predominantly investment grade, comes with structural protections, and offers the potential for incremental income.
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White papersInternational Equities Present Mispriced Value
International equities offer historically cheap valuations relative to their own history and to U.S. equities today. This paper discusses why now may be an excellent time to consider allocations to this asset class.
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White papersPartnering is key to regulatory compliance in 2023
After a period of international coordination following the financial crisis, regulators are once again defining their own agendas and increasing the diversity of rules across markets. According to David Petiteville, Director of Regulatory Solutions, Product, partnering with financial industry stakeholders will be key to preparing for market changes and new rules this year.
