Latest Manager Research – Page 340
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White papersCase for GDI – A Diversified Approach to Risk-Adjusted Income
Seeking to maximize income per-unit of risk with a dynamic, multi-asset multi-manager solution. The theme of late-cycle volatility, spurred by geopolitical tensions and slowing global growth, has been well documented. Low global interest rates continue to present challenges to meet income needs and control risk.
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White papersPower Purchase Agreements: A European Outlook
In the last five years, a tremendous increase in the use of PPAs for renewable energy in Europe can be observed. According to Bloomberg Energy Finance, over 5 GW of corporate PPAs have been signed in the EMEA region since 2013, with a record of 2.3 GW in 2018. Most transactions were concluded in the Nordics with a strong demand from industrials such as Norsk Hydro or Alcoa Corp, but also from international tech companies such as Facebook, Amazon or Google.
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White papersUnlocking human capital in emerging economies
All developing countries have a seriously under-tapped resource: their people. That’s important for emerging debt investors to bear in mind.
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White papers360 Webinar: Hermes Flexible Credit
Throughout this webinar series, the Hermes Fixed Income team will discuss key performance drivers of our portfolios, and provide their assessments of risks and opportunities across the credit spectrum.
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White papersAre ESG comparisons fair?
Investors need to look past tick-box credentials to consider the real ESG impact of their infrastructure projects, says Ian Berry, head of infrastructure equity at Aviva Investors.
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White papersSeeking Big Opportunities in Small Companies
As Europe finds itself in a climate of lackluster growth and political volatility, with an equity market that has been on an unprecedented 10-year bull run, investors are searching for pockets of value. A long-term allocation to small-cap equities is one potential solution.
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White papersInitial Margin Landscape
Neil Murphy, business manager of triResolve, discusses what the regulatory initial margin landscape changes mean to the market and how in-scope firms for phase 5 and 6 may decide to take an alternative approach to IM compliance.
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White papersAdding Equity Index Futures to your Portfolio
No matter your investment vehicle, as a standardized, liquid contract, Equity Index futures may make a strong addition to your portfolio. Dive into the latest research to learn more about key features of Equity Index futures.
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White papersEM Debt: Warding Off Headwinds with Active Management
In this Q&A, Barings’ Head of Global Sovereign Debt and Currencies, Ricardo Adroguè, addresses the many risks facing the global economy—specifically China, Argentina and the Middle East—and explains why a skilled active manager is critical to performance.
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White papersABS: Uncovering Opportunities Beyond the (IG) Index
Amid an ongoing search for yield and with a number of potential risks on the horizon, there may be benefits to exploring opportunities outside of traditional corporate and government bonds—such as certain parts of the asset-backed securities (ABS) universe.
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White papersBarometer: The gloom lifts a little
Central banks are opening the liquidity taps again, easing concerns over growth and corporate profits. Prospects for emerging market assets look better as a result.
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White papersGenerali Investments SICAV (GIS) SRI Ageing Population Fund Celebrating 4 years of success!
What are the most important lessons learned in terms of the performance since GIS SRI Ageing Population (the Fund) was launched in 2015?
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White papersBrazil On The Rise
Investor expectations of the newly elected President Bolsonaro and Economy Minister Paulo Guedes were high following an election victory based on an agenda of security and reform. In December 2018, Wall Street economists ranked Brazil as the top investment opportunity for 2019 according to the December 5-17 Bloomberg surveyi of 30 economists and investors, largely based on the market-friendly campaign promises, and an economic agenda with four stated priorities:
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White papersThe world’s renewable energy transition has begun
The world’s renewable energy transition has now begun and is only going to accelerate from here as governments, consumers and investors recognise that switching to more sustainable energy is not only essential to stop climate change, but makes sound economic sense too.
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White papersHermes Impact Report, Q3 2019
Measurement is one of the key pillars of impact investing – alongside intentionality and additionality – that distinguishes it from other traditional forms of investing. However, in a rapidly growing market, impact measurement is not a straightforward science.
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White papersRealistic Assumptions For ESG Integration
Environmental, social and governance aspects are becoming increasingly important. More than 2,000 investors – with almost USD 90 trillion in assets under management – have signed the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI). At the same time, this raises a question: what impact do ESG factors have on a portfolio?
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White papersThe link between defensive stocks and ESG
How can investors build a portfolio of stocks that can withstand tough economic conditions?
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White papersStaying positive: why Asian fixed income makes sense in the face of rising uncertainty
It’s hardly surprising that the uncertainty associated with the on-again, offagain U.S.-China trade talks has continued to weigh on market sentiment. As of this writing, discussions appear to be progressing in a constructive manner—just like they did in July. But we know from our experience this past summer that a high level of unpredictability remains: these negotiations could collapse or gain traction at a moment’s notice.
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White papersCredit and sustainability: ignorance is risk
The need for companies to adapt to long-term structural trends is not new. They have been doing it for centuries. However, today the challenges created by sustainability are more urgent than ever. In particular, sustainability-driven change is unparalleled in scale and speed.
