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White papersO’Connor Global Multi-Strategy Alpha Monthly Letter: Exploring the impacts of demographic changes
With the prospect of continued higher rates, encompassing a key debate within the market, we see the topic of demographics worth exploring for this month’s letter. For years, a common narrative around demographics has been driven by the experience in Japan – that an aging population is deflationary and longer life expectancies lead to greater savings for retirement and push down the equilibrium interest rate.
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White papersThe European appeal
The European equity market has been in the spotlight so far this year, outperforming major global markets, driven by strong performances in the financial sector and more recently in the tech and industrial sectors.
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White papersGlobal Real Estate Outlook 2025
The world is in a state of flux with divergent political, fiscal and monetary policies affecting economies and markets in different ways. Global trends must be weighed alongside sector and asset allocation considerations to enable active real estate managers to make intelligent decisions that will generate value for investors through this phase of the cycle.
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White papersShared BRICS money: basket currency or basket case?
There has been speculation that a desire to avoid using the US dollar might encourage the BRICS nations to adopt a gold-backed currency. But there are several questions to ask about such a proposal.
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White papersForming coalition will be easiest of next German Chancellor’s many challenges
The centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its sister party, the Christian Socialist Union (CSU), won the German election with 28.6% of the popular vote. CDU leader Friedrich Merz is therefore set to be the next Chancellor and will lead coalition talks to form a government at a time when Europe’s biggest economy faces economic, trade and geopolitical challenges.
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White papersKnown unknowns of infrastructure investments
The increasing frequency and magnitude of extreme weather and climate events pose a serious threat to infrastructure.
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White papersGlobal infrastructure: Listed securities offer opportunities
Our complex framework of roads, waterways, utilities and airports must be maintained and expanded to meet evolving global needs. In the past, government has been largely responsible for creating and maintaining infrastructure. However, private funding has become an increasingly important resource as governments find themselves unable to cope with the challenges of modern infrastructure. Thus infrastructure has transformed from something that consumes tax dollars to a potential investment opportunity.
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White papersEquity markets: Nearing a peak or more room to run?
While investors are increasingly concerned about whether markets have peaked, bull markets don’t just die of old age. History suggests that the Fed plays an outsized role in determining market returns based on its monetary policy stance. While today’s macro environment doesn’t resemble previous market peaks, and there remains a path for further market upside, policy uncertainty poses a significant challenge to sustaining bullish sentiment.
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White papersMove over Milan: property investors set their sights on spruced-up Rome
ROME, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Having made property investments in Milan, Italian architect Giuseppe Pezzano is now looking for a place in Rome to set up a second home and studio, as the Italian capital’s underdeveloped real estate sector draws fresh attention.
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White papersThe Return of Mercantilism? Shifting Goalposts on Trade
President Trump made several changes to trade policy in his first term, and U.S. firms have adjusted accordingly. Trade exposure has shifted away from China, and investment abroad has shifted toward Europe and the Western Hemisphere.
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White papersEmerging Markets: Low Corporate Defaults Spell Potential Opportunity
Investors appear to be underestimating credit prospects in a generally moderate economic climate.
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White papersA Growth Mindset
For more than two years, inflation news was the prime mover of market prices; we think last week confirmed that a new dynamic is in play.
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White papersChina market terminology explained
Chinese companies that are incorporated and listed in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) generally issue A-, Band H-share classes. Depending on where they are listed, these Renminbi (RMB)-denominated shares may trade in different currencies.
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White papersPrivate Credit – current dynamics shaping markets
Recent LP discussions reveal concerns about crowding and concentration in private credit, leading to a revaluation of exposure and portfolio metrics. In response, we aim to delve deeper into our diversification approach this quarter.
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White papersIs the U.S. equity market peaking?
Is the U.S. equity market peaking? Following double-digit returns for U.S. equities over the past two years, and with valuations now incredibly expensive, investors have become increasingly concerned about whether the equity market rally still has further to run or if markets have peaked.
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White papersBeneath the surface: market structure considerations for syndicated loans
Assumptions in syndicated loan indexes on reinvestment timing, liquidity, and cash drag can distort returns - key insights to navigate structural inefficiencies.
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White papersTimberland delivers another year of strong performance in 2024
We analyzed the performance of timberland investments against other major stock and bond markets between 2022-2024, our findings are below.
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White papersThe new world of private credit investing
The new European Long-Term Investment Funds Regulation (ELTIF 2.0) has created opportunities to invest in private assets through open-ended funds. Stephane Blanchoz discusses this innovative regulation and the additional investment opportunities it brings.
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White papersEuropean Real Estate: Can the U.K. Continue to Lead the Recovery
The U.K. led the rest of the world’s property markets in 2024—but now faces higher U.S.-style interest rates, and a much cooler Eurozone-style growth climate.
