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Can the US sustain a rising debt burden?
The United States is approaching an unprecedented level of debt, exceeding historical highs experienced post-World War II. This situation indicates that fiscal adjustment is unavoidable, as the country cannot simply outgrow its debt dilemma. Despite high domestic and external demand for US debt, relying on this demand amid such significant debt increases is risky.
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Keynote Interview: What the future holds for infrastructure debt
In an article originally published by Infrastructure Investor magazine, Jerome Neyroud, Head of Infrastructure Debt, discusses the state of the market today and looks at trends that will drive activity in the years ahead
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The time for the US renewables market is now
The US renewables market appears to be primed for growth due to the cost effectiveness of electricity produced from renewable energy technologies, a steady demand for power, and the strong voluntary and regulatory support framework in place backing the energy transition, making it an attractive investment opportunity despite common political misconceptions.
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Real Estate subsectors: Finding specialist investments to drive returns in niche markets
2023 was a year of prolonged high inflation, sharp interest rate hikes and a weak economy, with looming fears of recession. However, most countries proved resilient and avoided recession.
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Who wins the next property cycle?
Alex Ross, manager of the Premier Miton Pan European Property Share Fund, shares the importance of understanding why this next property cycle will see a different type of winner.
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Decarbonisation Theory vs. Reality
We explore why carbon footprint alone will not suffice for investors that want to support decarbonisation and begin to offer outlines of an alternative.
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Schroders Capital Global Real Estate Lens February 2024: your go-to guide to global property markets
Our latest analysis highlights the key data and trends that matter to global real estate investors.
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Fed in no rush after strong US data
”Stronger-than-expected economic data means that there is no rush for the Fed to start cutting interest rates. We expect the first Fed cut to occur in June.”
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Blue bonds: A growing resource for sustainability financing
Issuance of sustainable debt has exploded over the past 10 years as investors seek investment returns by allocating capital toward sustainability efforts. This trend is likely to continue as climate change‐related challenges become increasingly frequent and disruptive, and several governments have responded by deploying increasing amounts of capital to sustainable projects.
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Biodiversity: the next frontier in impact investing
At its core, impact investing links intricately with the preservation of biodiversity. The vitality of ecosystems and survival of numerous species plays a pivotal role in pressing global challenges like climate change and sustainable development.
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How distressed debt can help spread risk and diversify returns
In 2024, there are multiple macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges that are likely to continue to impact global markets. At the same time these challenges are likely to lead to a rich opportunity set for a special situations investment strategy.
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The inherent stability of European real estate lending
In today’s current investment landscape, I have witnessed first hand how real estate lending has emerged as a stabilising force, offering investors a safe haven from the volatility of public markets. At Arrow Lending Opportunities, we’ve honed our focus on this private debt investment strategy, particularly within the European real estate credit sector, and I’m keen to share insights into its increasing appeal.
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Integrating biodiversity risks into investment decisions
Biodiversity loss has long concerned scientists and conservationists. But new research shows it has now started to become a material financial risk for listed companies and their investors. Several studies published in the past year have found that biodiversity-related risks are beginning to affect company valuations and their financing costs.
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Investors prep for June rate cuts
Stronger-than-expected US data this year has led markets to reprice rate expectations, with the first full cut from the ECB and the Fed now forecast for June 2024.
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Global Equity ESG, Annual Report 2023
The Global Equities team has demonstrated a history of innovation over 15 years of investing, and 2023 was no exception. In our most recent annual report, we introduce the new iteration of our QESG score, based on our pioneering research into ESG and the unique insights of our EOS team.
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Fiorino: Where physics meets finance
Fiorino visits Switzerland to uncover the hidden links between the most successful particle physics theory to date and the ongoing Basel bank capital risk management experiment (now in version IV)…
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Diversity, equity and inclusion in French companies
In a follow up to our 2020 Q&A on how French companies can identify and address inequities in their workforce while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment, EOS engager Pauline Lecoursonnois speaks to business consultant Inès Dauvergne, to discuss the effectiveness of companies’ policies.
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India in 2024: a trio of new positive catalysts
2024 will undoubtedly be a year of weaker global growth, largely led by the US and China. Yet we believe the combination of 1) a US soft landing, 2) slowing global inflation and 3) global monetary easing will mean riskier assets perform better. We believe strong returns are possible for Asian equities, especially when GDP growth projections are much higher for Asia ex Japan than for developed market peers.
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The Muddy Logic of Passive Commodity Investing
Passive investing in commodities is a bit of an oxymoron.
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Convertible bonds: cutting emissions and promoting efficiency
Why does the investment approach to reach net-zero emissions matter? At LOIM, we believe that the energy transition can provide growth potential for investors who are also seeking to achieve real and tangible emission reductions. Our approach invests across all sectors but focuses on companies with credible and ambitious decarbonisation targets. We explore how our TargetNetZero strategy identifies such companies in convertible bonds.