Latest Manager Research – Page 257
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White papersFour Themes for Insurance Asset Management in 2021
Insurers have fared relatively well through the pandemic, but there is likely a long and uneven road to recovery ahead. With this in mind, there are four key themes worth considering for insurance company investors in the months to come.
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White papersEOS publishes biodiversity paper Our Commitment to Nature
OS at Federated Hermes has published a white paper on biodiversity and sustainable land use: Our Commitment to Nature, setting out why biodiversity is now a stewardship priority and what we expect of companies.
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White papersThe Circular Edition 1, 2021 - Keeping you in the sustainability loop
Rounding-off a truly (we hope) one-off year, The Circular returns with must-read environmental, social and governance (ESG) news to sustain investors for another quarter and on to 2021… Here we’ve summed up our recent insights on ESG investing to bring you the latest edition of The Circular.
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White papersSDG Engagement Equity commentary: Glanbia
Launched in January 2018, the Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund has the dual purpose of delivering attractive returns and measurable real-world impact.
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White papersData Centres: European Markets Emerge as a Hot Spot
Major markets in Europe are experiencing dramatic growth in data consumption—driven by innovative economies and high personal incomes.
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White papersFor diversification and returns: private debt and real assets
Investing in private debt and real assets can offer investors benefits such as attractive risk-adjusted return potential and real diversification, setting these ‘alternative’ markets apart from their traditional public counterparts.
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White papersEM Investment Opportunities for 2021
Global investors are currently dealing with two key challenges: find decent yield for their fixed income portfolios in a world of ultra-low or negative interest rates and access some exposure to growth at a reasonable price. EM market assets may offer some opportunities in addressing these challenges and have the potential, in our view, to outperform other asset classes both in equity and fixed income in 2021.
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White papersCOVID-19 Update: Good News, Bad News
In an effort to bring timely insights during these uncertain times, we are pleased to share an update from Terri Towers, PhD, Senior Healthcare Analyst, who shares her views on the COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) pandemic.
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White papersSeven Crucial Questions This Earnings Season Can Answer
As investors strain to imagine the post-pandemic normal, a blurry vision is already coming into view.
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White papersSetting our climate change expectations for investee companies
Climate change is the defining challenge of our time and, at the international business of Federated Hermes, we recognise the imperative for collective action to limit global average temperature increases to 1.5°C and to adapt to changing climatic conditions. That’s why we have set out our climate change expectations for ourselves and our investee companies.
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White papers*Tokenisation of alternative investment*
Technology offers fascinating perspectives for asset management. These include tokenisation, the process of creating a digital representation of non-digital assets on a blockchain.
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White papersA time for action: Race, ethnicity and investing
In a two-part feature, we look at what asset managers need to focus their engagement efforts on to make a difference on anti-black racism, and why the industry needs to get its own house in order.
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White papersDaimler case study
Daimler has embarked on an ambitious business strategy to support its transition to the low-carbon economy, following a decade of engagement by EOS to achieve a roadmap for alternative technologies and sustainable vehicle models, culminating in a sustainable product portfolio.
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White papersSet to grow: The rise of the European multifamily sector
Real estate investor interest for European multifamily assets has been growing continuously in the last decade. In our view, resilient income-driven performance, supported by strong occupier market fundamentals and long-term socio-demographic trends, will continue to fuel the rise of this asset class in the coming years.
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White papersWinter is Here, But Spring is Coming
The much anticipated start to 2021 has been disappointing against even low expectations. As the year began, new COVID-19 cases in most countries were surging, and America was facing its greatest constitutional test since the Civil War.
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White papersAre Offices Where the Most Compelling Post-COVID Opportunities Reside?
Early autumn optimism—which followed the easing of lockdown restrictions—faded fast with governments again forced to introduce tighter lockdown restrictions through Q4, to try and combat soaring infection rates and prevent health services from becoming overwhelmed.
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White papersBlowing smoke and fogging mirrors: why the European auto sector is a long way from Paris
In an in-depth report, our Responsibility Office and EOS at Federated Hermes examines European auto firms’ progress in transforming their businesses to Paris-Alignment.
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White papersTrends for 2021: 9 Real Estate Trends Shaping the Next 12 Months
Our Investment Research team identifies the nine major occupier and investment trends expected to influence market conditions and investment performance in 2021 and beyond.
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White papersBiden’s First 100 Days: The roadmap ahead for capital markets
With the Georgia run-off elections giving the Democrats narrow control of Congress and President Biden’s inauguration behind us, investors can finally set their sights on the policies of the new administration. Broadly, markets have responded favorably across most risk assets as the uncertainty surrounding the election has finally passed.
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White papersIs the Tunnel Getting Longer?
In a race between vaccine research and virus mutations, logistical challenges are setting up hurdles that are lengthening the distance to the end of the tunnel. Markets have priced in a strong recovery though there are near-term concerns in the real economy.
