Latest Manager Research – Page 134
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White papersThe digital infrastructure that could help emerging markets leapfrog developed economies
There is a pressing need for emerging markets to develop versatile data technologies, but investment is vital to bring cost down to make it viable for people to use.
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White papersUS mid-term election: no red tide
Election result: The outlook for the House of Representatives (House) and the Senate remains uncertain and the situation remains fluid. Republicans are still expected to have an eventual slender majority in the House, but a Democratic majority remains a possibility.
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White papersPro-invest Group’s ESG Journey: Private Equity Real Estate Investors – overcoming the challenge of Sustainability & ESG
2017: A Giant Step Forward - Pro-invest Group had moved from its Macquarie Street offices to Hunter Street in Sydney, giving the ever-growing team easy access to Wynyard station and Harbour City.
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White papersWhat does the UK’s LDI shock say about leverage and liquidity?
In the latest instalment of Simply put, where we make macro calls with a multi-asset perspective, we examine the factors behind the recent LDI market shock in the UK and consider whether these risks can be alleviated going forward.
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White papersPerformance materials: efficiency helps preserve nature
Our current take-make-waste system harms nature through excessive extraction of natural resources. Performance materials can help reduce this strain.
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White papersReal estate: Overcoming the decarbonisation data challenge
Investors are increasingly backing the case for decarbonisation in real estate - but to achieve net zero goals in the industry, clean and reliable data on emissions and energy consumption is crucial.
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White papersThe impact of efficiency enablers in proptech
In our first proptech article, consumer behavior was discussed as one of the key drivers behind proptech. In the second of a three-part series, we examine technologies that unlock efficiencies (“efficiency enablers”) as an additional driver impacting the sector.
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White papersHow Long Will 75bps Stay in Vogue?
After an initial dovish reading of the FOMC statement, Jay Powell’s tone was firmly hawkish and led to a reversal in risk sentiment and a higher market-implied terminal rate. While the BoE also hiked 75bps, the bank signaled a lower endpoint. All eyes are on inflation data next week.
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White papersImpact investing: the insurance experience
TIAA’s chief investment officer and Nuveen’s head of responsible investing discuss how the General Account has built its targeted impact investing program while incorporating direct, measurable environmental and social goals across the portfolio.
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White papersHow Life Insurers Account for Realized Losses May Cause Unnecessary Pain
An accounting method long used by life insurers has come under pressure amid rising rates and wider credit spreads, potentially setting the life insurance industry up for large unrealized losses. But there may be a solution.
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White papersA Bumpy Path Ahead for U.S. Real Estate
Given how robust underlying economic fundamentals in the U.S. currently are, real estate performance could weather a mild downturn—but the near-term outlook has dimmed. The Barings Real Estate team sheds light on what’s next for the asset class.
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White papersAlcentra: Time to refocus on the syndicated loan market in Europe
Higher inflation, higher base rates and a repricing of the European loan market present a compelling opportunity for investors.
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White papersCore Real Estate for Institutional Investors
Commercial real estate was once viewed as a niche investment sector, but after several decades of evolution, it has emerged as a core asset class for many institutional investors.
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White papersMacroeconomic Picture - November 2022
United States: We cut our growth expectations on the back of tight and fast monetary policy action. We call for an extended period of sub-par growth for 2023-24, with increased downside risks from H2 2023.
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White papersMarket Scenarios and Risks - November 2022
We maintain the probabilities of our scenarios unchanged. Some of the risk factors we identify may occur in our central scenario, which is probably not yet fully priced-in by markets.
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White papersFalse sense of security from easing energy prices
Natural gas prices have plunged since their summer peak, supported by ample stocks and by the EU emergency measures. While near-term stress has eased, longer-term supply/demand tightness remains, calling for higher risk premiums. As Russia loses its leverage, demand elasticity and weather might be the new pivotal gas drivers.
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White papersFor the Fed, the impossible QT
The Fed has started shrinking its balance sheet as part of its fight against elevated inflation. However, QT is being challenged by the Fed’s new role as a counterparty of money-market funds. The process would be greatly improved if the Treasury were to announce a debt buyback financed ...
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White papersWhere is China heading to
China’s cyclical recovery outlook hinges critically on developments in Covid-19 policy. Housing will become less of a drag as the sector manages an L-shaped landing. In the long run, China faces multiple structural headwinds. It will be difficult for it to maintain the miraculously high growth it experienced ...
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White papersHow the ECB’s climate tilt favours ice cubes
The European Central Bank is gradually decarbonising its corporate bond holdings in a move that will be beneficial to borrowers with clear net-zero targets. We expect increased spread differentiation between transition leaders and transition laggards, and consider how the design of our TargetNetZero strategy is well-positioned to capture the opportunities.
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White papersInvesting in workplace assets
Recently, Chase McWhorter, Institutional Real Estate, Inc.’s managing director, real estate and infrastructure, spoke with Bill Abramowitz, portfolio manager for the U.S. Cities Workplace Strategy, a core open-ended, sectorfocused strategy as part of Nuveen Real Estate’s resilience series. Following is an excerpt of that conversation.
