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White papersBalance Is Critical for the Obstacles Ahead
Rising inflation may be behind us, but now a nervous market parses every data release for signs of recession. Regular readers know that, in early September, I hear the starting gun for the race to the end of the year. As we get back to our desks after summer breaks, focus turns to end-of-year portfolio results, and calendars fill to review the year’s achievements, lessons and progress, and to begin peering into the year to come.
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White papersEquitorial: A practical pathway to net zero
Investors increasingly recognise the urgency of addressing climate change. Many, particularly in the institutional investor space, have already set net-zero goals and commitments. In our latest Equitorial report we ask: Can good intentions be translated into effective action?
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White papersIt’s Hard to Relax
It’s time for a well-deserved, late-summer breather, yet geopolitical tensions continue to mount. The dog days of summer are a time for slowing down, letting go and recharging. With any luck, equity markets will comply by staying relatively calm. Yet amid all the uncertainty and rising geopolitical tension, we understand if it feels hard to kick back and relax.
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VideoHow might investors withstand ‘AI FOMO’?
Maintaining a diversified portfolio amid the Magnificent Seven phenomenon could protect investors against volatility, says Phil Orlando, Chief Equity Strategist.
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White papersReal estate market rebasing: What does it mean for investors?
Kieran Farrelly reveals how to harness long-term real estate opportunities in today’s market conditions.
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White papersA new window of vulnerability opens in the second half of the year
Investors must assess evolving risks to adjust positions and implement hedging options.
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White papersAI fever: Has it gotten too hot?
Investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence has gripped the financial markets and shows no signs of loosening its hold.
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White papersFollowing key elections, where is Europe headed?
Capital Group political economist Talha Khan shares his views on the political shifts taking place across Europe. He also discusses the upcoming US Presidential election and its potential impact on Europe, as well as the tangible concerns of political risk that investors now face.
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White papersA practical handbook – Adjusting your investment approach to net zero
For many investors, taking the actual and likely effects of climate change into account when shaping portfolios is now a central consideration. To help them calibrate their approaches so that they can contribute to meeting global targets for net zero greenhouse gas emissions, BNP Paribas Asset Management is launching this handbook. It offers investors practical guidance.
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VideoCIO outlook: Is higher volatility on the horizon?
Interest rates won’t come down as quickly as some had hoped, says our CIO, William Davies, but further gains for equities are still possible this year.
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WebinarNavigating the New Terrain: Exploring the Impact of Rising Interest Rates on Asset Classes and Market Dynamics
As interest rates climb, investors are faced with myriad challenges and opportunities across different asset classes. From equities and bonds to commodities and real estate, each asset class reacts uniquely to fluctuations in interest rates. Our expert panel will analyze the current market trends and provide valuable insights into the implications for risk assets.
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White papersBack to basics: why the time is right for a return to multi-asset
The key characteristic that draws investors to a multi-asset portfolio is diversification. Diversification – sometimes referred to as the only free lunch in finance – embeds the idea that if a portfolio holds various asset classes, each with their own return drivers, the outcome is a smoother return profile. In other words, protection on the downside while still participating in the upside market moves.
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White papersInvesting in an Interconnected World: Cross-Industry Linkages
Capturing companies’ relationships and interconnections across industries in the course of the investment process can help identify new opportunities and limit portfolio risks.
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White papersEuropean Industrials: A Hotbed of Growth for Equity Investors
Today’s industrial business models offer surprising sources of consistent earnings growth.
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White papers2024 Best Ideas: Rethinking Resiliency and Risk
Our 2024 Best Ideas offers investors a look at where we see opportunity, while our case studies show how we help our clients overcome obstacles.
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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 papersWhy Almanac Prefers Real Estate Platforms
In this interview Wouter Klijn from i3 (Australian institutional publication) speaks with Matthew Kaplan and Justin J. Hakimian. They discuss how when investing in real estate, you can’t take people and their motivations out of the equation.
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White papersThe Structural Trends, Whoever Wins
Positioning for geopolitical shocks or election results is difficult, but we think the resulting structural trends are easier to identify and prepare for.
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White papersUS exceptionalism: Can the world’s largest economy keep delivering for investors?
On many measures, the US economy’s performance in recent years has been exceptional. The Presidential election cycle provides us with convenient time periods on which to judge performance, and since the inauguration of Joe Biden, things have gone very well.
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White papersIrish banks: a classic turnaround tale… and opportunity
In April, with little fanfare, AIB (Allied Irish Bank) became the first Irish bank to issue a 10-year dollar senior benchmark bond.It was popular with investors: the bank borrowed $1 billion with orders of $7 billion. It was priced at 160bps over Treasuries – a similar level at which we would expect the larger UK and French banks to issue. This confirms that Irish banks are back to their rightful place in the eyes of credit investors.
