Latest Manager Research – Page 273
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White papersEmbodied carbon: Why a building’s lifespan matters
As the real estate industry begins to drill down on planning for net zero, awareness is growing around the need to consider buildings’ carbon impact throughout their lifespan, since a net zero energy building does not necessarily equate to zero environmental impact. Could this incentivise investors to commit capex to the renovation of older office space?
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White papersNatural Resources: Bridging the Gap to a Cleaner Future
There is a strong case to be made that resources companies are part of the solution—not the problem—when it comes to tackling climate change.
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White papersWhere Are U.S. Rates Going?
It is widely believed that the mainstream FOMC members, which includes Fed Chair Jerome Powell, belong in the dove camp. With global PMIs peaking, a tightening of monetary and fiscal policy are headwinds for the strong recovery.
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White papersThe wheels of a Circular Economy go round and round
The awareness of the finiteness of our natural resources as well as the fight against climate change make us look for an alternative development model. The Circular Economy could be part of the solution and has become increasingly successful in recent years : the concept has spread from a small circle of insiders to a growing number of companies and citizens.
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White papersEmerging markets – Short-term pain ahead of an upturn
While 2021 was not a good year for emerging asset markets (EM), 2022 may hold positive developments that could turn the region’s markets around. Our investment view is generally constructive on EM this year, although we are cautious in the near term.
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White papers*Environmental thematic investing set for strong growth in 2022*
While 2020 was one of the best years for pure environmental thematic investing, with the segment up by more than 100%, it saw a significant – and healthy – consolidation in 2021. It underperformed the MSCI ACWI index despite company fundamentals improving notably and regulatory and policy support bolstering ...
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White papersElectric vehicles – approaching the tipping point
The pace of adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has been phenomenal. The penetration rate is already significantly ahead of many forecasts, with EVs’ share of passenger vehicles exceeding 14% in October, driven by year-on-year sales growth of 74% in a market that was otherwise down. And the rate of adoption shows little sign of slowing.
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White papersThe year ahead for loans: Favourable dynamics, but can it continue?
For European loans, 2021 was a standout year in many ways. Record new-loan issuance was met with equally robust demand from traditional loan investors and asset allocators, looking for relatively high and stable yield, while the drive towards sustainability has been both prominent and purposeful. In this piece we present our outlook for the key drivers in the European loan market in 2022.
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White papersCentral Banks Walk a Tightrope
Risks loom large as data-dependent central banks search for the right path ahead, but our bet is they will proceed with caution.
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White papersKeynote Interview: Efficiency targets drive sustainability
Working to make its facilities more efficient for customers has led GLP into the world of renewable energy and technology, and putting sustainability at the center of its business, says Meredith Balenske
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White papersFixed Income Perspectives - January 2022
Global economic growth looks likely to continue in 2022, albeit at a more modest pace. The COVID-19 pandemic does, however, add uncertainty to the outlook, as evidenced by the recent emergence of the Omicron variant.
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White papersSolving for a Year of Inflections
The Solving for 2022 delegates voted on what they think will be this year’s best-performing investment category—and here’s why we think they are right.
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White papersWormhole intelligence shows investors pulled in different directions by market gravity over 2021-22
This just in: The Interstellar Express reports that a vast cache of data has been recovered from Quantum Gravity Well (QGW) 3.14159 that could shed new light on an ancient, defunct civilisation.
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White papersTo address climate change, we need to address social inequality
Two of the largest challenges society faces today – climate change and social inequality – can benefit from a joint approach, particularly as investors may have to navigate enhanced regulation in both areas, says Alex Bernhardt, global head of sustainability research.
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White papersInvesting in 2022: Four key market drivers
The pandemic and rising inflation were prevailing drivers of markets in 2021. But the economic squeeze which dominated 2020 finally started to loosen its grip, as the world started to get back to something resembling ‘normality’ in the second half of last year.
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White papersAsset Allocation Committee Outlook 1Q 2022
As we enter the new year, most of the global economy appears fundamentally in good shape, as demand continues to recover from the pandemic and supply chains are gradually restored.
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White papersBolstering Asset Allocation Defenses Against COVID-19
The surge of the coronavirus omicron variant has implications not only for broader asset-class allocations but also for macro exposures within asset classes. We believe that modestly capping exposure to certain COVID-19-sensitive assets can enhance risk management.
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White papersChina’s Complicated Year in the Global Spotlight
For the global economy, the consequences of China’s current economic trajectory are much more difficult to tease out.
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White papersWinners of the Italian Recovery Plan (With or Without Draghi)
Which sectors stand to benefit the most from Italy’s Recovery and Resilience Plan, and what impact, if any, will the country’s next president have on efforts to implement the plan?
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White papersHotels as the hidden jewel for your ‘beds and sheds’ strategy
Given the disruptive impact COVID-19 is having across all the traditional asset classes, a number of institutional investors are increasingly starting to allocate funds towards alternative asset classes.
