Latest Manager Research – Page 213
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White papersReal Estate: Global Opportunities vs UK 2021 and Beyond
In this update we are focusing on global vs domestic UK real estate investments. Typically a domestically invested asset class, we explore the return opportunities offered overseas and the benefit of international diversification (a philosophy taken for granted in most traditional asset classes). This is supported by empirical data that reflects on a tumultuous year in 2020 and, using Invesco Real Estate’s “on the ground” experience, looks toward the investment opportunities in 2021 and beyond.
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White papersEuropean Hotels Checking in for the Recovery
We believe that the recent repricing in European hotels could represent a good opportunity to acquire either core hotels for a long-term hold or value-add projects following a manage-to-core strategy.
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White papersWhat you need to know about polysilicon and its role in solar modules
What is polysilicon, what is its role in solar panels and are there any social and governance concerns around its production? Here is a primer.
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White papersFrontier markets post-pandemic
The pandemic has introduced a large exogenous shock into economies and markets. While the young age demographic and reduced ability to implement lockdowns may have resulted in less of an impact on frontier economies, the impact has still been significant.
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White papersInvestment Insights - Closing the funding and income gap
In this current low-yield environment, how can UK defined pension schemes position their portfolios to improve funding levels and cashflows as they continue de-risking?
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White papersAre We At the Inflection Point Of Climate Investing
Yu (Ben) Meng’s article explores both the demand for and supply of climate investments and identifies two necessary conditions for private capital to become a meaningful part of the solution to climate change: mandatory data disclosure and alignment of interests via carbon pricing.
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White papersAn Evolutionary Perspective on ESG-Alpha
The NB Global Sustainable Equities team discuss why all financial analysts should embrace this alpha resource now in a material and forward looking way.
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White papersHigher rates provide a second chance to play US value opportunities
Nowadays, US value trades at its steepest discount to growth since 1999. However, declining Covid-19 cases, a broad-based economic recovery, prospects of higher interest rates as we progress out of the pandemic, and the return of persistent inflation pressures should help close the valuation gap between growth and value stocks.
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White papersDesigning temperature alignment metrics to invest in net zero: an empirical illustration of best practices
The Paris Agreement’s overarching objective is to keep “the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels” (UNFCCC, 2015).
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White papersRoadmap to Net Zero Paper 1: Debunking 7 misconceptions about scope 3 emissions
To launch our Roadmap to Net Zero series, we delve into the complex topic of indirect emissions – commonly known as scope 3 emissions. While scope 3 emissions can account for over 80% of companies’ total carbon footprint and are therefore key to understanding climate-related investment risks and opportunities, they remain subject to much debate and confusion.
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White papersIce cube case study
As the global economy transitions towards net-zero carbon emissions, we believe that companies with the commercial need, financial resources and management strength to act on the risks and opportunities generated by decarbonisation will prosper.
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White papersRethink net zero
The transition to a global economy with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions is the defining challenge of our time. Currently we emit 52 Gt in CO (2019),1 excluding 2 land-use change.
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White papersJapan Tobacco case study
Japan Tobacco has demonstrated its commitment to eliminating child labour from its supply chain through various programmes and significantly improving its reporting on the issue, including a standalone human rights report. EOS continues over a decade of engagement with the company on ESG issues.
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White papersInvesting in Nature: the true engine of our economy – a synthesis
Nature is in decline. With it, we are losing one of our most productive forms of capital and ultimately putting at risk our society, economy, health and way of life.
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White papersPlastics in a transitioning world: The context, shape and opportunities of the transition
We believe the context within which plastics are discussed is rapidly evolving, as the result of numerous mutually-reinforcing forces at play. Government policy specifically aimed at plastics is intensifying, at the same time as consumer opinion is continuing to shift.
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White papersEurope: 6 reasons for higher inflation and faster growth
Against the spectre of soaring energy prices, labour shortages and supply chain constraints, a question that has arisen in the US has landed firmly on European shores: will inflation continue to rise and how persistent will it be?
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White papersGlobal Investment Outlook: Is the “E” in ESG Accelerating?
In light of the upcoming 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), it seemed like an opportune time to focus on Environmental, Social and Governance—particularly the “E” as it relates to climate change. Our investment leaders across equities, fixed income and alternative investments examine the role policymakers, asset managers and end investors can play in creating positive change.
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White papersAn Update on Our ESG Scores
ESG scores continue to be impacted by COVID-19 as economies look to emerge from the pandemic through green and sustainable investing. Global Macro Views highlights five country case studies.
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White papersCaution Today, Opportunity Tomorrow
We think a more cautious stance represents a prudent approach to an already volatile inflection point between early-cycle recovery and mid-cycle expansion.
