Latest Manager Research – Page 274
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White papers1Q: 2022 Strategic Investment Outlook: Four Strategic Allocation Issues for Asset Owners in 2022
Four strategic issues—from evolving inflation drivers to a reassessment of real-return prospects and liquidity risks for equities—could have far-reaching implications for strategic asset allocations in the coming year. The action points offered in this note include both changes to portfolio structure and potential alterations in approach.
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White papersA commitment without compromise Edition Jan 2022 – Sustainable investing in private markets
In this latest edition, we’re proud to claim that for the first time we’ve covered all operations in the history of Real Estate & Private Markets.
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White papersChina’s Economy in the Year of the Tiger
For China, the year ahead holds special political and economic significance. From the Winter Olympics in February to the Chinese Communist Party’s 20th national congress, slated for the fourth quarter, “the world,” as President Xi Jinping has noted, “is turning its eyes to China.”
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White papersLong-term demand drivers in the logistics sector
More sought-after than ever, real estate investors continue to have a bullish outlook on the logistics sector.
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White papersReal assets: The strategic allocation for inflation defense
Allocating to listed real assets may help investors better manage inflation risks—while also enhancing diversification potential and risk-adjusted returns.
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White papersSpectrum 2022 Outlook
We expect a slower pace of growth in 2022 due to monetary tightening and reduced fiscal policy support.
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White papersShifts & Narratives #13 - Money and psychology of inflation: an investor view
Inflation was the big surprise in 2021. At the beginning of the year, the average US inflation forecast by economists for the end of 2021 was around 2%, while the latest reading in December came in at 7.0% YoY, the highest level since 1982.
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White papersMoney and its velocity matter: the great comeback of the quantity equation of money in an era of regime shift
The velocity of money (V) depends on P = the general price level, T = the total amount of goods and services produced and M = the total amount of money in circulation, and can be expressed by the formula V = PT/M.
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White papersChina outlook – Some unconventional thoughts
While there appears to be a large degree of market consensus on China’s GDP growth in 2022, there is less clarity on the three to five-year outlook. A raft of issues could slow growth momentum in 2022.
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White papersFour insurance portfolio allocation themes for 2022 and beyond
In today’s investment landscape, how can insurers effectively construct investment portfolios to achieve their targets and balance a range of unique requirements? This paper looks at four allocation themes we believe are most relevant to insurance portfolios.
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White papersInflation, central banks and rising rates – Q&A with Andrew Cormack
It feels as though US policy makers have spent the entire post-global financial crisis period trying to generate inflation. Now that it’s here, it seems like the wrong kind of inflation. How do you see inflation playing out in the US?
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White papersSDG Engagement Equity commentary: National Instruments
The SDG Engagement Equity Fund focuses on attractive companies with the potential – through engagement aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – to generate outcomes that benefit people, the planet and investors.
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White papersSDG Engagement Equity commentary: Eagle Materials
The SDG Engagement Equity Fund focuses on attractive companies with the potential – through engagement aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – to generate outcomes that benefit people, the planet and investors. Here we demonstrate how we are engaging with current holding Eagle Materials to create positive impacts on the environment.
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White papersPensions Investment Outlook: Challenges and Opportunities
There are several uncertainties in the economic and market outlook that are important for pension funds.
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White papersNo immediate storm ahead, but insurers should use the lull to build portfolio resilience
Lingering COVID-19-related supply-side disruptions, alongside a significant rebound in consumer demand, are producing supply bottlenecks and an inflation rate not seen for decades.
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White papersPensions Investment Outlook: Challenges and Opportunities
There are several uncertainties in the economic and market outlook that are important for pension funds. The most significant of these revolves around interest rates and whether the global economy is strong enough to cope with further potential COVID-19 related disruptions.
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White papersNo immediate storm ahead, but insurers should use the lull to build portfolio resilience
Lingering COVID-19-related supply-side disruptions, alongside a significant rebound in consumer demand, are producing supply bottlenecks and an inflation rate not seen for decades.
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White papersGlobal corporate bonds 2022 outlook
Although global investment grade corporate bonds posted negative total returns in 2021, in large part due to rising government bond yields, excess returns were positive.
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White papers2022: A Year of Major Inflection Points
These five big transitions are likely to make 2022 a choppy and challenging year for equity investors—and the end of the coronavirus pandemic doesn’t even make the cut.
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White papersFixed Income Investment Outlook 1Q 2022
With inflation top-of-mind for investors, we believe the Federal Reserve’s reaction function will likely be a key driver of real yields, the dollar and risk markets this year.
