Latest Manager Research – Page 151
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White papersGlobal Macro Outlook - First Quarter 2024
After two years of aggressive tightening, global central banks pivoted in December. We expect some growth in the coming quarters, albeit subdued compared to history. With inflation easing, most global economies are off to a good start for the year. Yet, things can, and do, change quickly.
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White papersInvesting in a critical global resource: water
In this paper, Impax Asset Management, a delegated manager of BNP Paribas Asset Management, discusses the fundamental drivers of the global water industry’s growth and regulation. Both are shaping priorities in the sector. What does this mean for the opportunity set for investors? What are some of the evolving technologies and solutions that could shape the market? Here is a shortened version of the paper presenting the main points.
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White papersDPP wins Taiwan elections: key take-aways for investors
The DPP aims to maintain the status quo in cross-strait relations but firmly opposes the 1992 Consensus and the ‘One China’ policy, including Beijing’s proposed ‘one country, two systems’ model for reunification.
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White papersMacroeconomic and financial market forecasts - January 2024
Macroeconomic forecasts as of 10 January 2024
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White papersMacroeconomics, Geopolitics, and Strategy - January 2024
Recent Q4 2023 inflation data in the Euro Area, UK and US, on net have surprised on the downside, with year-over-year (YoY) rates of headline inflation now standing at 2.9%, 3.9%, 3.4% respectively, prompting expectations of a faster than expected reversion to target.
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White papersHealthcare investing - 2024 outlook brighter on compelling valuations and easing headwinds
2023 was a tough year for healthcare investing, resulting in the sector lagging the broader indices by the widest margin since 1999. We believe the outlook for 2024 is much more favourable as the sector’s valuation is highly compelling, while many of the headwinds are abating.
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White papersEurope: time for fiscal consolidation
The public finances of Eurozone countries began to improve in 2023 and fiscal consolidation will intensify in most Eurozone countries during 2024. Still, fiscal vulnerability – particularly for the most heavily-indebted countries – will rise over time, leading to a higher probability that public debt will not stabilise. The aim of the new fiscal rules is to ensure the longterm sustainability of public finances, but funding for the green transition could suffer.
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White papersCross Asset Investment Strategy - January 2024
Topic of the Month - Europe: time for fiscal consolidation
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White papersPrivate Markets: Enhancing your portfolio
Private markets, which include unlisted investments in real estate, infrastructure, private credit and private equity can be accessed through a wide range of strategies, solutions and assets.
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White papersInstitutional farmland ownership: facilitating the separation of farming operations from its capital base
Institutional investment in farmland is popularly perceived as one of the contributing factors to the consolidation occurring within the agricultural industry, a misconception which deserves scrutiny.
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White papersGRE Real Estate Bulletin - 2023 Q4
Market conditions are gradually improving but remain puzzling
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White papers2024: A year to be active in infrastructure
Despite initial fears of recession and volatility in 2023 due to high rates, inflation, and geopolitical tensions, global equity markets returned an incredible 20% for the year overall.
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White papersThe case for CLO equity: complementing private equity
Traditional private equity funds – portfolios of privately-owned companies which have been acquired by specialized firms, or “sponsors” – are a mainstay allocation for many institutional investors. These funds account for a significant portion of the alternatives exposure in public pensions, endowments, family offices, and other sophisticated, long-horizon investors.
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White papersJobs and inflation on market’s radar
Like in 2023, inflation figures will remain, in 2024, an important driver of market’s expectations regarding Fed rates decisions. Inflation has come down by a lot, but it is still above 2% and the latest reading shows a slowdown in the disinflationary trend.
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White papersDecoding the AI opportunity
In 2023, we saw significant future value creation from artificial intelligence pulled forward and reflected in share prices of companies set to benefit from this multi-generational opportunity.
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White papersCorporate Credit Outlook 2024: High Tide for Yield?
Weakening economic fundamentals shouldn’t scare away corporate bond investors in 2024—provided they keep a close eye on credit quality.
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White papersDiversifying income in a new era
With investors facing an uncertain economic and interest rate environment, many are tempted to over-allocate to cash and wait for further clarity. But we believe investors should continue seeking opportunities for portfolio growth and income generation, even if that means looking in unexpected areas. We offer three themes to consider, along with ideas for portfolio positioning.
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White papersWill 2024 be the year of the stock picker?
As the market rally broadens, there will be more room for stock pickers, says Stephen Auth, Chief Investment Officer for Equities, Federated Hermes.
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White papersEquity Market Outlook: Making Sense of Mixed Signals
Against long odds, 2023 marked a year of magnificent returns and the return of investor optimism.
