All Investors articles – Page 14
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White papersWater Risks: An Investor’s Guide to Navigating Sustainable Water Management
Water security represents a critical challenge for the world: how to address too much, too little and too-polluted water. In this paper, we advocate a new approach to managing water risks, aimed at securing better outcomes for communities, companies and investors.
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White papersO’Connor Global Multi-Strategy Alpha Monthly Letter: Historic shift in US trade policy
We are witnessing what we believe to be one of the most historic shifts in US trade policy, fundamentally altering market volatility and asset allocation. Investors are questioning American exceptionalism and the sustainability of US financial asset outperformance, following years of increasing allocations and notable outperformance in the US. The shift in sentiment and related flows are leading to pronounced market movements and redirecting investor focus.
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White papersETFs: A core-satellite approach
Exchange traded funds provide an effective and efficient way of implementing core-satellite portfolios. We explain why, and how investors can benefit from such an approach.
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PodcastTalking Heads – It’s a match: infrastructure investing and Europe’s new focus
As investors shift away from US investments and eye opportunities for yield and growth elsewhere, it makes sense that Europe comes to mind. This is especially so now that the ‘old continent’ has kicked off a revitalisation drive to target new sources of growth and trim its dependence on the resources of other countries.
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White papersPrivate Equity: Capitalizing in the Current Climate
Despite recent headwinds, we believe private equity can help shield investors from negative tariff impacts while delivering long-term portfolio diversification.
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White papersThe End of US Exceptionalism?
We take a view in this paper that will be unpopular—defending the case for US exceptionalism.
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White papersWhitepaper: Insights and experiences in Paris Proof residential renovations
The ASR Dutch Core Residential Fund was the first institutional investor to make rental homes from the 1980s Paris Proof sustainable. We believe that achieving Paris Proof portfolios is not a Tour de France with an individual winner, but that we will achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement faster if we share experiences and lessons. Therefore, in the whitepaper “Insights and experiences in Paris Proof residential renovations”, we share our experiences and insights into achieving a Paris Proof residential portfolio.
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White papersA new path forward for China-US trade
How the latest tariff retrenchment affects the Chinese economy and equity markets
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White papersNew Playbook: Institutional investors reevaluate their asset investments
IREI article: How are US allocations to real estate shifting relative to other assets?
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White papersInvestor stewardship priorities for India
India can appear attractive to investors, based on its strong growth opportunities and market breadth. However, certain governance challenges still present potential pitfalls for the unwary. By Sonya Likhtman, Navishka Pandit and Ross Teverson.
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White papersA bunker for the trade war
Equity market neutral strategies offer potential for shelter amid volatility.
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White papersUnlocking infrastructure opportunities: Top 10 interview with Roland Hantke
Private infrastructure investments are increasingly gaining traction – and for many reasons. Considered a safe haven especially during inflation, infrastructure is receptive to many secular trends currently shaping the global economic scenario. What are these, and how should investors approach this multi-faceted asset class?
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White papersIn volatile equity markets, low vol index strategies have shone
Global low volatility indexes have significantly outperformed the market so far in 2025. Boriana Iordanova looks at whether there could still be more upside potential.
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White papersFuture-Proofing and Holistic Sustainability: Driving Value Creation in Real Estate
The real estate industry faces a dual challenge: the escalating urgency of climate change and the imperative to deliver long-term value. Investors, regulators, and tenants are demanding concrete action, presenting both a challenge and an opportunity for real estate owners and managers.
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White papersPreserving central bank credibility: Addressing threats to the Fed’s independence
Rising geopolitical tensions and inflation are testing investor confidence in 2025, challenging central bank independence and market stability. U.S. Treasurys remain a key safe haven, but their dominance is increasingly under scrutiny amid global uncertainty.
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White papersEuro Credit management: what are the keys to success in volatile periods?
Donald Trump’s arrival in office brings uncertainty and volatility. His return to power and the standoff he intends to create with the United States’ major trading partners will heavily influence market sentiment in 2025.
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White papersWhy short duration bonds may offer attractive opportunities in 2025
There has been an increase in appetite for short duration bonds over the last three years. Short duration can be utilised to meet a range of investor outcomes. We expect short duration to offer more opportunities than further up the curve in 2025.
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White papersTariff Impacts and Infrastructure Debt’s Resilience
Infrastructure debt provides investors with access to a defensive asset class with lower correlation to economic cycles than general corporate debt given the essential nature of infrastructure assets. Nevertheless, tariffs will have both direct and indirect effects on certain infrastructure investments. Economic infrastructure assets and projects under construction, where there is exposure to supply chain issues or increased costs, will feel the greatest effect of tariffs. Defensive assets such as contracted-power generation, regulated transmission and utility assets, and availability-based public private partnerships will largely be unaffected by the additional tariffs.
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White papersHow understanding sentiment can help improve investment outcomes
Investor sentiment is an important factor when assessing the fundamental value of a stock. Analysing the sentiment of company management in an earnings call can give us valuable insights into the confidence and direction of corporate strategy.
