Latest Manager Research – Page 89
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White papersAge of AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a key pillar of the digital transformation theme, which is driving significant disruption and spurring new growth. Grant Bowers, portfolio manager with Franklin Equity Group, offers a unique perspective of the challenges and benefits of this evolving and disruptive technology.
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White papersOpportunities across the credit spectrum for multi-sector income investors
As central banks near the end of hiking cycles, the environment is becoming increasingly supportive for fixed income.
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White papersIn a soft landing we trust – right?
In the latest instalment of Simply put, where we make macro calls with a multi-asset perspective, we explore the scenarios underlying different markets, as well as their one commonality: the anticipation of a soft landing. What are the implications for portfolios?
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White papersShort-term headwinds, structural tailwinds - Aviva Investors
Volatility presents challenges and opportunities for investors. James Tarry and Luke Layfield discuss what’s next for real asset investors focused on the climate transition.
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White papersLearnings from Earnings: Macro Crosscurrents Make Growth Elusive
Markets are being shaped by disparate trends from falling energy prices to rising interest rates. During first-quarter earnings season, company reports indicated that these crosscurrents are intensifying business challenges—and making it harder for investors to find resilient sources of growth.
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White papersBuilding bridges to India’s future investment opportunities
India’s strong demographics and role in the geopolitical arena make it a long-term opportunity for global investors.
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White papersMarkets rally despite bank scare: Q1 roundup
Global stocks rose as investors welcomed signs from central bank officials in the U.S. and Europe that interest rates may not rise as much as previously expected. Lower inflation levels, combined with a crisis in the banking sector, prompted central bankers to consider adjusting monetary policy in the months ahead, leaving investors to speculate that there may be no additional rate increases this year.
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White papersPlastic wrap: scaling-up recycling, boosting biomanufacturing
Welcome to Plastic wrap, our bimonthly review of the science, policy and corporate activity pivotal in creating a circular plastics value chain.
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White papersInvesting in Chilean farmland
Chile offers investors exposure to high-quality agricultural properties with attractive geographic, market and portfolio characteristics. The country’s location and climate provide ideal growing conditions for permanent crops and help deliver a diversified crop selection which includes hazelnuts, citrus, avocados, cherries, table grapes and walnuts, to name a few.
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White papersConnecting the Disinflation Dots in Multi-Asset Strategies
The Federal Reserve’s latest 0.25% interest-rate hike has likely capped one of its most aggressive policy-tightening cycles in 40 years. And the cumulative 5% policy rate increase in just over a year is now starting to have an effect on rate-sensitive sectors and inflation.
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White papersWhat will you do with extra cash as the Fed changes course?
With the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes potentially over, this year is already shaping up to be a favorable one for fixed income returns following a dismal 2022. Investors who rushed for the exits last year, sending money market fund levels soaring to $5.2 trillion, may be wondering if it’s time to retrace their steps.
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White papersWhat ‘Data-Dependent’ Feels Like
As central banks become more “data-dependent,” will monetary policy become less predictable and markets potentially more volatile?
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White papersCIO views: positioned for a credit crunch?
One fallout from the banking crisis is less credit flowing to the economy amid general risk aversion. What ramifications could tighter lending conditions have on growth and companies? Our CIOs consider how to best position for a potential credit crunch and what attractive options exist other than reducing exposure to risk assets.
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White papersBridging the Gap: Insurers and Fixed Income
Can insurance investors take advantage of higher yields without crystalizing losses or assuming excessive risk ahead of a turn in the credit cycle?
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White papersNew Pension Standards in Effect
New disclosures are in effect for pension plans. This marks a change for public plan sponsors in particular who should understand the new valuation measure, as we believe there are implications for pension bond portfolios.
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White papersEuropean Equities Sustainability Report
With the electric vehicle market close to an inflection point, the European Equities team explain why exposure through suppliers involved in the electric transition is the best way to play the EV theme.
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White papersGreen hydrogen - You may not smell it, but it is coming
It is green as well as colourless; vaporous, not vapid; fluid, yet powerful. Green hydrogen is all those things and increasingly it is being seen as a force for good given the promise that it holds as an alternative to fossil fuels. Countries, counties and cities are teaming up as they seek to advance the transition away from ‘dirty’ oil, gas, coal and other energy sources.
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White papersFinancial stability concerns back to the fore
In this macroeconomic update, Silvia Dall’Angelo, Senior Economist, reflects on the scenarios that have influenced markets this quarter, including fragility in the banking sector and the US/China tech ’Cold War’.
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White papersPublic Engagement Report Q1 2023
The Q1 Public Engagement Report from EOS at Federated Hermes takes an in-depth look at the impact that cattle ranching is having on the Amazon rainforest. Plus, how EOS engages with companies on sexual harassment in the workplace, and why climate accounting is under scrutiny this voting season.
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White papersReal estate forecasting and physical risk: A brief climate story
Incorporating physical climate risk into real estate valuations is no easy task. Olivia Muir, Head of Sustainability – Real Estate & Private Markets, offers some reflections on what to consider.
