Latest Manager Research – Page 112
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White papersRising social risks in emerging markets should be a catalyst for action for responsible investors
Thirteen years ago, at a United Nations Climate Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, rich countries committed to channel $100bn per year to developing countries by 2020, to help them adapt to climate change and mitigate the negative consequences of global warming. That commitment was not met.
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White papersClimate Transition Credit at Allspring
Investors can pursue both their climate objectives and financial goals through their bond allocations. In this blog post, we outline the opportunity in climate transition credit.
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White papersAll change in China, now it’s over to the consumer…
Chinese policymakers are pulling out all the stops to revive economic growth in 2023. Minyue Liu, Investment Specialist for Greater China & Asia/Global Emerging Market (GEM) Equities, underlines the positive implications for equity markets in 2023.
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White papersAI Chatbots Rewrite Code for Technology Sector’s Future
ChatGPT has ignited the world’s imagination about the power of artificial intelligence (AI). As science fiction is transformed into applications with real business potential, we may be on the cusp of a new product cycle that breathes new life into the technology sector after a harsh year for investors.
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White papersThe Devil Is in the Details: Middle-Market Infrastructure Investing
The French novelist Gustave Flaubert famously said, “le bon Dieu est le dans detail,” which over the years has been loosely interpreted to mean, “the Devil is in the details.”
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White papersLaSalle Investment Management – insights into value investing in Europe
Our insight report into value investing in Europe highlights the importance of expertise and experience in investing in today’s real estate markets, which are characterised by an abundance of unmeasurable uncertainty over quantifiable risk.
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White papersProspects for Chinese consumers: 2023 and beyond
To ensure future prosperity, China’s economy needs to evolve into one driven by consumption. The country can no longer rely on the low-cost manufacturing that drove its phenomenal growth in recent decades. The Q1 issue of Futureturns, our quarterly report on thematics and trends in equity markets, explores the outlook for China’s consumer transition. Is it still on track?
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White papersJapanese Small Caps May Hop in the Year of the Rabbit
Despite their recent outperformance, we believe Japanese small caps have further room to run in 2023 and beyond. In this report, we highlight a few catalysts that could support earnings growth within this relatively under-researched asset class.
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White papersNon-Investment Grade Defaults: Up From the Lows, but Contained
With defaults rising off of all-time lows, but likely remaining well below recession norms, we remain constructive on high yield and non-investment grade credit.
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White papersMerger Arbitrage Investing: When Deals Fall Through
Why we believe a recent failed acquisition is a reminder to think twice about systematic approaches to merger arbitrage.
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White papersA year of war in Ukraine: accelerating the energy transition and fragmentation
The West’s recent decision to send battle tanks to Ukraine to counteract a renewed Russian offensive increases the risk of a direct escalation with the West, while the likelihood of a protracted war remains somewhat higher. At the same time, most modern conflicts end in negotiations when both sides are sufficiently exhausted, and we consider the possibility of a ceasefire towards the end of 2023 and heading into 2024 is currently underappreciated.
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White papersResponsible technology: How can companies and investors drive digital inclusion and economic growth?
The ‘connectivity canyon’ between those who have access to digital technology and those who do not can have a significant impact across education, employment, healthcare and more – deepening social inequalities and holding back economic growth.
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White papersPlastic wrap: innovations, private-equity dealflow for circularity
Welcome to the launch issue of Plastic wrap, our bimonthly review of the science, policy and corporate activity pivotal in creating a circular plastics value chain.
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White papersGreen growth, degrowth or a-growth: What’s behind the new models proposed for sustainable economies?
The universe may be expanding but the earth and its resources are finite. This thought taps at the shoulders of investors seeking to run responsible portfolios. We want growth that drives economies and allows companies to flourish, but we are increasingly aware that for growth to be sustainable it must be consistent with planetary boundaries.
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White papersActivating Equity Portfolios for Higher Rates and Inflation
Passive equity investing has retained its dominance and outflows from active portfolios have continued amid the market and macro shocks of the past year. But in a world of structurally higher inflation and interest rates, there are good reasons for equity investors to consider active portfolios for equity allocations.
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White papersKeynote interview: The great renewables opportunity
In this article originally published by Infrastructure Investor magazine, Richard Nourse, managing partner at Schroders Greencoat, says renewables represent one of the fastest growing and most exciting aspects of the infrastructure universe and provide secure – often inflation-linked – income
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White papersExpert Q&A: Real estate debt; a compelling asset class in tough times
In this article originally published by Private Debt Investor magazine, Natalie Howard, Head of Real Estate Debt, Schroders Capital, insists it’s a great time to consider the property lending sector, with the banks pulling back and the competitive environment favourable to lenders.
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White papersHard or soft landing? Macro adaptation in multi asset
Is the worst over? Some investors remain unconvinced, while others are animated by animal spirits as macro data and policy action stoke expectations that markets can rise from the ashes of 2022.
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White papersWill China grow old before it grows rich?
China aims to become a high-income country. Can the world’s second largest economy achieve this without the favourable demographic tailwinds that helped shape the preceding four decades?
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White papersGSS bonds: The sustainable bond market of cities and regions
The Franklin Templeton Fixed Income team believe investors with an appetite for sustainable impact should focus their attention on the market of urban GSS bonds.
