All Global articles – Page 86
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White papersThe Future of Retail
For nearly 50 years, shopping centers have been one of the core holdings of an institutional real estate portfolio.
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White papersThe Future of Office
Office investing in the post-COVID-19 era comes down to having a view on the outlook for demand and if the risks on that demand outlook are fairly priced in the capital markets.
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White papersHedge Fund Perspectives
We explore hedge fund strategies with structural appeal in a complex market environment.
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White papersDoomsday at the bank: a spoonful of measures helps the resolution go down
The global financial crisis proved bank failure was not just ancient history or fictional fodder. Fiorino explains why post-crisis measures to fend off future financial meltdowns may have changed the odds but left the possibility of ‘doomsday’ intact.
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White papersUnderstanding Your Bond Portfolio’s Carbon Footprint
Transitioning to a net-zero carbon economy* is vitally important, and to support that journey sustainable investors should monitor the carbon impact of the corporate bonds in their portfolios. But there’s a lot more to understanding a bond portfolio’s carbon footprint than conventional metrics can show.
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White papersThe Mother of All Recoveries
We’ve been referring to the post-pandemic economy as the “Mother of All Recoveries,” with yearly growth at a level not seen in decades. And we expect this recovery/expansion cycle to ultimately be measured in years, not months or quarters.
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White papersHow the pandemic has impacted gender inequality
In the first of our new series on the coronavirus pandemic and its broader implications for society, Lisa Lange looks at the disproportionate impact that Covid-19 has had on women, and how this can be addressed.
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White papersTransitioning to Net-Zero Investing
Support for the goal of net-zero emissions gained strong momentum during 2020. What does this imply for market participants, and what initial steps can asset owners and managers take on this daunting path?
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White papersImpact Investing: Shifting gears
The global macro environment has shifted. Societal challenges are now on the agenda of the world’s political leaders. The United States’ return to the Paris Agreement on climate change comes with federal spending to address longstanding social and economic challenges in a way not seen in a half-century.
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White papersInvest in the world you want to live in
Climate change investing is about identifying companies that improve our lives, minimise our footprint, and perform well financially.
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White papersAB 2020 Global Stewardship Report
We’re committed to responsibility and stewardship, both as a firm and as investors. 2020 was a very challenging year: COVID-19 caused vast suffering, disrupted the global economy and financial markets, and was particularly devastating for people from underserved or marginalized communities.
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White papers* BNP Paribas’ commitment to the blue economy is strong and concrete *
Julie Miller, ocean project leader at BNP Paribas’s Corporate and Social Responsibility Department, underscores the high stakes involved in protecting the ocean.
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White papersAB 2020 ESG Engagement Campaign
Our latest engagement campaign focused on two critical ESG topics:
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White papersBoard diversity matters, so let’s have more
Many studies have shown that having women on company boards of directors is good for business. For us as an asset manager, there is a direct link between weak corporate governance and the balance of power.
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White papers“Hidden Quality” in International Equity Markets
Traditional “quality” companies are bunched in a few sectors and appear expensive—is there a more subtle definition that can uncover “hidden” quality?
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White papersMeeting Room Webcast: Sustainable Global Equity
Announcing the upcoming launch of our Sustainable Global Equity Strategy, join Martin Todd, Lead Portfolio Manager, Ingrid Kukuljan, Head of Impact & Sustainable Investing, and Henry Biddle, Deputy Portfolio Manager, as they discuss how the strategy seeks to target financial outperformance and positive outcomes through high-conviction investment companies leading the sustainability transition.
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White papersSustainability-linked fixed income – Beyond green bonds
Issuance of green bonds began more than 10 years ago in response to (institutional) investor concerns about climate change and its political and economic implications.[1] They have become a major pillar of an asset class of sustainability-linked fixed income securities that continues to grow.
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White papersNB Votes: Increasing the Impact of our Proxies
This week’s guest writers are Jonathan Bailey and Caitlin McSherry from our ESG Investing team.
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White papersMore FAQs on the Pandemic—Vaccine Safety Concerns, Variants and Reinfection Risk
In an effort to bring timely insights during these uncertain times, we are pleased to share an update from Terri Towers, PhD, Senior Healthcare Analyst, who shares her views on the COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) pandemic.
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White papersTemperature scores: an innovative tool for ESG fundamental investors
2021 will be a pivotal year to curb climate change. Although global CO2 emissions dropped 7% in 2020 due to the effects of Covid-19-related lockdowns, stronger action will be needed at the upcoming Conference of the Parties (COP) 26 to keep temperature increases below 2°C and towards 1.5°C.1
