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White papersInvestment Phazer Update: downward trend is confirmed
While in the short term we do expect some temporary relief coming from positive economic surprises and supportive news on the trade front (should coronavirus impact be limited), on a medium-term horizon our economic scenario confirms the fragility of the profit cycle.
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White papersPrivate assets in 2020: What next?
Interest in private assets will continue to grow over the next year. Our experts across private equity, private debt, real estate, infrastructure and insurance-linked securities, highlight what to expect.
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White papersIntangible infrastructure: Storing and transmitting data
The emergence of data infrastructure was a defining theme in the last decade. As the sector matures, Laurence Monnier explains why further expansion, consolidation and the development of a secondary market are likely.
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White papersA pioneer of responsible investing
Since our first CEO openly challenged a major UK company to improve its governance, to our current leader Saker Nusseibeh being awarded a CBE for services to responsible business, the international business of Federated Hermes has been at the forefront of responsible investing.
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White papersOpportunity exists for US, UK and Canadian pension funds who are prepared to de-risk
We recently witnessed the end of a very important moment, when US, UK and Canadian pension funds were simultaneously at the best funded status they had experienced in ten years. At the same time, all three markets had new entrants in pension insurance and reinsurance with ample insurer capacity, vibrant price competition and attractive buy-in and buy-out pricing. Additionally, seven years of lower than expected longevity improvements meant the lowest liability pricing from insurers and reinsurers in over ten years.
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White papersFocal Point The Corona virus: What to expect?
The outbreak of the Corona virus (2019-nCoV) is spread-ing fears around the globe and rattling financial markets. Since it likely sprang over to humans in the city of Wuhan in central China in early December 2019, new infections have grown exponentially. By the time of writing, China re-ports 7,711 people infected and a death toll of 170.
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White papersThe Cruelest Month May Come Early This Year
The forecasts told us 2020 should be smooth and any turbulence wouldn’t come until later, if it came at all. Yet, we’re one month in and already risk is beginning to loom across three continents’ horizons.
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White papersSentiment Shift Fuels Lower-Rated Rally
Uncovering relative value across high yield in 2020 may require looking in less obvious places.
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White papersFocus On Fundamentals: Virus Volatility Provides Entry Points For EM Equities
The coronavirus has been the strongest driver behind the recent volatility in financial markets, providing the trigger for a break in the rally in risk assets, which had been running uninterrupted since October.We should be aware that the trough for markets could be well in advance of the peak of the epidemic, as markets tend to overreact at the beginning of a crisis and then stabilise and rebound, despite the continuation of the negative news flow.
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White papersEM Local Debt’s Time to Shine?
Emerging markets (EM) local currency denominated debt may be poised to outperform.
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White papersSecure income and green infrastructure: an unlikely marriage?
How to source stable, long-term cashflows with a strong ESG focus
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White papersSetting the standard for sustainable agriculture
Businesses, governments, and people from all walks of life are increasingly recognizing sustainable and responsible business practices as crucial to confronting some of the world’s most pressing economic, social, and environmental challenges.
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White papersSocial Infrastructure in Europe: from Alignment to Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a powerful organizational and communications tool for institutional investors and asset managers as they are universally accepted across multiple facets of society.
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White papersMulti-Asset Class Income Fund Introduction
In this short video, Joe Mc Donnell, Head of Portfolio Solutions & Portfolio Manager for Multi Asset Income looks at some of the themes driving demand for income as well as supply challenges in meeting this need. Joe outlines Neuberger Berman’s approach to generating a consistent income through diversified multi asset class portfolios.
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White papersBuilding a sustainable real estate portfolio
Buildings account for 36 per cent of global energy use through their construction and operation. They are also responsible for nearly 40 per cent of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions1
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White papersThe Behavioural Expert: Bestselling author Cass R. Sunstein on nudging and climate change
The Harvard academic and bestselling author talks to AIQ about the power of social conformity and what behavioural economics can teach us about tackling climate change.
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White papersEuropean property: a rare source of yield
In Europe, the real estate market is one of the few potentially fertile hunting grounds for long-term investors in search of attractive yields.
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White papersRisk-on, Risk-off & Repeat
Sentiment continues to swing back and forth in the collateralized loan obligation (CLO) market, but bifurcation remains the constant.
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White papersRates, Rallies & Risks
Investment grade credit markets posted a banner year in 2019; can the good times continue to roll?
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White papersEurope needs new approach to escape economic malaise
With monetary policy seemingly reaching the limits of its effectiveness, another approach is required for the continent to avoid ‘Japanification’. We believe a focus on productive sustainable investment could not only stimulate growth, but also bring about social and environmental benefits
