Latest Manager Research – Page 97
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White papersNo Country Thrives on an Empty Stomach
In this follow-up on EM vulnerability to rising food prices and political instability, we update our analysis on food prices and incorporate countries’ unemployment numbers using a misery index.
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White papersInfrastructure remains resilient despite macro challenges, April 2023
Tightening monetary policy, rising interest rates and the Russian invasion of Ukraine have shifted the macro landscape to the point where a global recession is possible in 2023.
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White papersEM Debt: Opportunities in a Riskier World
Emerging market fundamentals remain strong and continue to provide opportunities despite risks in developed markets that raise cautionary flags.
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White papersWhy investing in biodiversity means looking at the solutions, not just the problems
Over half the value of the global economy – some $44trn – is potentially threatened to some extent by the loss of nature, according to the World Economic Forum. However, there is a significant shortfall in the value of current investments targeted at protecting the Earth’s biodiversity.
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White papersWhy, and how, investors should integrate biodiversity into fixed income portfolios
One of the fundamental features of biodiversity is that it reaches into every part of our lives – and that means the impacts of biodiversity loss are felt across investment portfolios too. In our view there isn’t an asset class or sector that would not benefit from a close consideration of how those effects might change outcomes or affect financial returns.
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White papersDe-Risking? Mind the Carbon!
Shifting a portfolio from stocks to bonds reduces investment risk, but it can also increase the portfolio’s carbon footprint. Read about a carbon-aware approach to reduce that impact and benefit the portfolio overall.
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White papersFixed Income Views: The bill comes due
Franklin Templeton Fixed Income forecasts only a short, shallow recession in the US and the euro area (EA) narrowly avoiding one, but sluggish growth ahead. Fixed Income Views presents the team’s second-quarter 2023 outlook.
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White papersEconomic and Market Review: Continue to Recommend Defensive Positioning, Focus on Quality
What happens when the lowest interest rates in 400 years meet the fastest hikes in 100?
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White papersA New ‘Impossible Trilemma’?
Can we lower government debt, sustain positive real rates and finance the transition to a low-carbon economy?
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White papersSMAs are here to stay among Japanese LPs
Japanese institutions have continued to utilize separately managed accounts, or SMAs, to gain exposure to private equity. In a recent conversation with Private Equity International, Jonathan Shofet, Global Head of Private Investment Portfolios and Co-Investments, and Yoshi Yagisawa, Managing Director, Private Equity Japan Coverage Team, discussed why they believe the value proposition for SMAs is as high as ever in today’s challenging market environment.
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White papersFixed Income Investment Outlook: 2Q 2023
Aggressive monetary pressure finally saw meaningful impact in the first quarter, in the form of a bank liquidity crisis that required swift intervention by regulators to limit contagion.
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White papersSDG Engagement High Yield Credit, Annual Report 2022
In a review of the past 12 months, the investment team offers an in-depth view of engagement highlights, progress on milestones, performance and case studies.
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White papersGlobal Equity ESG, Annual Report 2022
Read our annual report for an overview of the year just gone, our successful engagements with portfolio companies, and a deep dive on responsible investing in the healthcare sector.
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White papersFallen angels: beyond the downgrade
The dynamics of fallen angels make for compelling risk-adjusted returns but avoiding falling knives is paramount to maximise value for investors. From performance drivers to the supply outlook, we explore how active management can ensure we capitalise on a bond’s fall from investment grade.
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White papersSovereign Fixed Income: An Update on Our ESG Scores
A declining working age population has contributed to various problems for certain countries as well as impacting their ability to deal with them. Templeton Global Macro take a closer look and highlight five country case studies.
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White papers2023 Agribusiness sustainability report
Since its founding 10 years ago, AGR Partners has been dedicated to providing investors with attractive risk-adjusted returns by partnering with companies that are committed to sustaining the world’s food and agriculture value chain.
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White papersWait-and-See Characterizes Mood of CLO Market
As concerns about the banking sector add to continuing macroeconomic uncertainty, the CLO market finds itself largely becalmed as participants await clearer signs of the market’s future direction.
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White papersPrivate assets views Q2 2023 - Navigating the downturn
A regular update from our private assets business, that includes detailed thoughts on the risks and opportunities emerging in each private asset class.
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White papersPrivate assets views Q2 2023 - Navigating the downturn
A regular update from our private assets business, that includes detailed thoughts on the risks and opportunities emerging in each private asset class.
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White papersPM Spotlight: A Stock-picker at Heart Manages High Yield Bonds
This issue of PM Spotlight profiles Sarah Harrison, senior portfolio manager for Plus Fixed Income. Read about Sarah’s first great high-conviction trade in high yield and what keeps her coming back to high yield bonds.
