Latest Manager Research – Page 56
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White papersHow to effectively use inflation-linked bonds in a portfolio
For the past year, fears over rapidly rising inflation have somewhat receeded and the market’s focus has been elsewhere.
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White papersA decade since the Paris Agreement and the green bond market has never looked better
The green bond market’s momentum is showing no signs of slowing – it is becoming increasingly standardised, transparent and credible, which is in turn driving an ever-rising demand for the asset class.
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White papersPreserving central bank credibility: Addressing threats to the Fed’s independence
Rising geopolitical tensions and inflation are testing investor confidence in 2025, challenging central bank independence and market stability. U.S. Treasurys remain a key safe haven, but their dominance is increasingly under scrutiny amid global uncertainty.
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White papersUnlocked Potential: Enhancing DC Outcomes With Private Equity
As product innovations and regulation have removed barriers to entry, we assess the potential benefits for DC schemes of investing into private equity.
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White papersDigital disruption reshapes financial inclusion
About a quarter of the world’s adults lack access to affordable, quality financial services - but digital disruption is helping bring them into the formal financial system. Financial inclusion allows individuals to save and invest, while also supporting entrepreneurship and business growth. And for investors, these developments are opening the door to varied investment opportunities among banks and nontraditional financial services firms.
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White papersKeep calm and carry on: Infrastructure and the first 100 days of Trump
In our 2025 infrastructure outlook, we argued that the macro backdrop is positive for private infrastructure, and that the 2025 edition of our report is the most bullish one we have written in the last three years. That positive sentiment may feel off the mark after the first few months of 2025, especially with volatility across the global markets due to uncertain policies under the new Trump presidency.
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White papersTrump’s first 100 days
“The eventful first 100 days in office of Donald Trump put into question the dominant role of US assets, thus pushing global investors to look to other areas such as Europe in search for diversification*.”
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White papersThe End of American Exceptionalism?
The rest of the world is due some cyclical catch-up with the U.S., but talk of a structural change in the global economic ecosystem is premature.
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White papersREITs: Real yield sensitivity creates strategic opportunity
In 2025, as real yields fluctuate and economic growth slows, listed REITs are emerging as a strategic opportunity. Their strong inverse correlation to real yields and attractive valuations position them as a compelling option for investors seeking resilience and diversification.
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White papersFour scenarios for uncertain markets
There are no facts about the future — this much is certain.
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White papersPain in Spain: Why infrastructure resilience has never been more important
A dramatic power outage in Spain and Portugal in April 2025 starkly revealed our dependence on electricity infrastructure. Alex Araujo and Michael Rae explore the resilience of power grids and how the shift towards renewable electricity generation could create investment opportunities for infrastructure businesses.
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White papersPrivate debt for DC pensions: The multi-sector opportunity
As the search for better retirement outcomes for the 28 million members of the UK’s defined contribution (DC) pension schemes continues, where are the opportunities for DC investors in private debt and how can they be harnessed?
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White papersUnified Global Alternatives – Hedge Fund Bulletin – March
Risk assets were broadly weaker in March on the back of concerns around the US administration’s tariff initiatives and the prospect of a widening trade conflict. The lack of policy clarity weighed on consumer confidence and corporate capital expenditure plans, while the prospect of large-scale tariffs raised concerns about stagflation, and its influence US Federal Reserve monetary policy.
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White papersSeven Reasons Why UK DC Savers Need a Lifetime Income Default Strategy
Only a minority can access high quality pension advice—the majority need a lifetime default option.
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White papersUK real estate market commentary: April 2025
Economic fragility has been intensified by the uncertainty related to US trade negotiations, though it is yet to be seen what impact this will have on private real estate markets. Despite this, we continue to see live opportunities across multiple sectors following extensive repricing, while occupier markets remain supported by tight supply conditions.
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White papersEuropean real estate market commentary: April 2025
Economic conditions have declined amid broader market uncertainty related to trade negotiations, though it is too early to gauge the impact on private real estate markets. Despite this, extensive repricing already seen still points to live opportunities across markets and sectors, while tight supply conditions continue to support occupier markets.
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White papersTaxable municipal bonds: silver linings
The fallout from the U.S. administration’s tariff regime continues to send shockwaves through markets. Uncertainty around policy will likely continue to drive market and geopolitical volatility, and has complicated the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cutting path. While uncertainty and volatility impact several asset classes, we see opportunities in taxable municipal bonds to play an important role in diversified portfolios.
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White papersWhy Australian office: Perception, reality and the great opportunity
Over the past four years, the performance of the office market was dominated by the uncertainty cast by the pandemic-induced lockdowns and the largest interest rate cycle in decades. The consequential unknowns over workplace strategies, the economy, and adjustment to higher rates contributed to the largest valuation repricing since the GFC.
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White papersShort Duration Q1 Recap, Portfolio Actions & Outlook
Our quarterly update examines the market turbulence of Q1 and how short duration strategies navigated the challenges—and opportunities—of heightened macro uncertainty.
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White papers2025 Mid-Year European Outlook: Still On Track, Despite Tariffs
The prime European real estate recovery is expected to stay on track. Regardless of the fast-changing news on tariffs and its related macroeconomic uncertainties, current income and projected rental growth are expected to mitigate the tariff’s impact on European prime returns.
