Latest Manager Research – Page 229
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White papersIs the bond broken?
An allocation to government bonds within a multi-asset portfolio has traditionally played a vital role in terms of risk management and diversification.
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White papersBanks in the post-Covid-19 world
We thought the banking sector was forever changed by the Global Financial Crisis (GFC): e.g., lower leverage, better risk management, greater transparency, etc.
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White papersFrom social wash to social value
The inequalities highlighted by COVID-19 have led to much soul searching, including among investors on whether they are doing enough to address the issues of the day.
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White papersChina Calling: The Rise Of Chinese Bond Markets
Our fixed income experts review China’s market policy, economic reforms and forward-looking innovations. We examine sovereign bonds, commercial banks, currency and corporates, and offer views to help inform your decision making.
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White papersH2 2021 Investment Outlook - Inflation blows on markets, and investors need to act
The Covid-19 crisis has transformed the world with far reaching consequences that markets are now starting to assess. The most important one being what will be left of the Great Recovery following the crisis.
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White papersTwo-Way Markets Are Back
After nearly a year going up in a straight line, questions about inflation, the economic cycle and central bank messaging have brought more push and pull back into markets.
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White papersUnconstrained Credit Fund: Celebrating three years
During a turbulent three years, we have navigated global credit markets to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns for our clients.
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White papersWhat Will Kill This Market?
Something will at some point, but the most plausible downside scenarios still look like a stretch for this year and next.
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White papersInflation Expectations And Interest Rates In The US
Recently, concerns about rising inflation rates have grown. Yield curves have steepened and interest rate levels have increased.
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White papersNo shortage of fiscal or monetary pitfalls
Reams Asset Management adheres to the aphorism from Yogi Berra, a famous American baseball player: “It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” This holds true for growth and inflation over the balance of 2021 and into 2022.
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White papersALTO* Insurance: a solution designed to meet insurers challenges
As automation becomes a mainstay in asset management firms and more are turning to artificial intelligence and alternative data sources for insightful decision-making, managers are looking for additional partners to help optimise their efficiency.
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White papersManaging climate change risk as an investment risk
How do you manage the climate change risk embedded in a large institutional investment portfolio? The General Account (GA) investment committee and I have been thinking about this long before we committed, in May, to the GA becoming net zero carbon by 2050.
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White papersThe impact of China’s lending on Emerging Market Debt
The increasing prominence of China as a financier of developing nations has changed the landscape of emerging market debt investing.
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White papersA burning issue – decarbonising the global steel industry
Steel is essential in today’s world, and it will be just as essential tomorrow – much of the technology to create a zero-carbon future will use steel in its construction. Yet steel production itself is a highly polluting activity.
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White papersCorporate tax, climate litigation and pub blues: What does the data say? Our monthly data-inspired series
What does the data say? Our monthly data-inspired series
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White papersEurope Readies to Open its Wallet
The EU recovery fund’s spending plans were approved. Meanwhile, Markit PMIs were robust, particularly in the U.S. and Europe. U.S. housing data eased while demand remains strong. In Asia, exports are set to normalize, and we expect external demand to maintain its strength.
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White papersESG: Managing Climate Risk in EM Corporate Debt Portfolios
EM companies are making strides when it comes to capturing and disclosing climate risks, but there is work still to be done. Encouragingly, investors and managers are often able to go a few steps further to fill the gaps.
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White papersMeeting critical metals demand for a sustainable future
Growth in the net-zero digital economy relies on increased production of critical ICT* metals and rare earths. How can we green the world and connect it, while limiting the social and environmental impact?
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White papersThree Factors Shaping the Opportunity in Asian Equities
Due largely to the supportive structural trends unfolding across the region—from digitization, to de-globalization, to the rising importance of sustainability—the long-term potential in Asian equities remains positive.
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White papersThe art of living – a new equilibrium for Europe
As millions were asked to work from home in 2020 to help curb COVID-19 infection rates, the long running debate on the optimal work-life balance was finally put to the test.
