Latest Manager Research – Page 16
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White papersDefining and Capitalizing on the ABF Opportunity
Asset-Based finance (ABF) is gaining traction across private credit. In this Q&A with Private Debt Investor, Jim Moore, Head of Private Placements and ABF, shares how the market is evolving and why ABF is becoming a strategic focus for investors.
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White papersU.S. Real Estate: Dispersion as a Key Market Feature
The market is shifting toward one where value is led by real estate fundamentals, but it’s important to “spend time in the tails” as structural changes introduce a broader range of potential outcomes.
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White papers2025 Annual Sustainability Report
Now in its second year as a combined publication, IFM’s 2025 Annual Sustainability Report brings together the UK Stewardship Code submission, Climate Change Report, and Sustainable Business Report into one integrated document, offering a clear view of our sustainability approach, actions, and impact.
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White papersRegulatory Reboot Could Transform Taiwanese Insurers’ Portfolios
Big changes are in store for Taiwan’s insurance regulation—and allocations may feel the impact.
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White papersTen things you’ve always wanted to know about real estate debt … but were afraid to ask
On November 5, LaSalle hosted a live broadcast where we discussed Ten things you’ve always wanted to know about real estate debt … but were afraid to ask. As it turned out, we had more than ten questions put to our panel, and we have summarized them below.
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White papersIlliquidity premia in private debt Q3 2025
Having crunched the data, our private markets research team looks at how evolving macro conditions are impacting private debt returns.
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White papersInternational Equities: A Strengthening Investment Case
International equity markets have hit all-time highs over the past 18 months, benefiting from a number of positive developments. While they have shared some of the same tailwinds as U.S. equities, international markets are increasingly supported by distinct, structural drivers—offering both sustained upside potential and meaningful diversification benefits
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White papersInternational Equities: A Strengthening Investment Case
International equity markets have hit all-time highs over the past 18 months, benefiting from a number of positive developments. While they have shared some of the same tailwinds as U.S. equities, international markets are increasingly supported by distinct, structural drivers—offering both sustained upside potential and meaningful diversification benefits.
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White papersUnlocking Opportunity in the Leveraged Loan Market
Advances in fixed income trading and technology have opened up the opportunity for investors to harness leveraged loan exposure through indexing.
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White papersThree investment opportunities in a fragmented world
The world is undergoing significant structural change defined by rising geopolitical conflicts, trade barriers and a more fragmented global landscape. As this multi-year realignment plays out, identifying which companies can best adapt to the new framework is paramount to successful investing.
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White papersThe Great Global Restructuring
How AI, trade, the US debt and dollar outlook are reshaping the investment landscape.
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White papersFrom Income to Outcomes: The Evolution and Future of Fixed Income
Changes in market structure, technology, data, and investor behaviour are transforming the asset class—and helping investors achieve their objectives. These changes have profound implications for institutions and the asset managers who serve them. We believe the future belongs to the managers with the skill, scale, and experience to convert data into insight, complexity into clarity, and fixed income allocations into engineered outcomes.
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White papersIndia’s great transformation: opportunities for global investors
In this paper we examine the multi‑faceted transformation of India’s economy and financial markets and the implications for global investors. Among the structural drivers supporting growth we explore the scaling up of domestic manufacturing, the broadening consumption base, the improved infrastructure and strategic trade relationships, alongside ongoing policy measures to simplify taxation, strengthen data and regulatory frameworks, and improve market access.
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White papersDB pension schemes: Is investing like an insurer easier said than done?
The UK government recently published its highly anticipated Pension Schemes Bill, opening the door to more flexible treatment of defined benefit (DB) pension scheme surpluses. While buy-out remains the gold standard for member security, many trustees and finance teams are now exploring if, and how, running-on their scheme could work for the benefit of its members and the sponsor.
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White papersBoE stays on hold, all eyes on budget now
At its November meeting, the BoE kept its policy rates unchanged at 4%. Policymakers noted that a deceleration in overall inflation is underway, favoured by a restrictive policy stance, softening labour market, and easing services inflation. Risks around achieving the bank’s 2% inflation target are more balanced, and downside risks from weak demand have grown. Looking ahead, we expect one rate cut in December and two more next year, although further actions may depend on incoming data.
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White papersBeyond mixed signals - A focus on Income
Although earnings growth may be slowing, corporate balance sheets remain in good shape, with generally low levels of debt. Over the past several years, these healthy fundamentals have translated into higher average levels of quality and fewer defaults within the investment-grade corporate, high-yield and securitised credit sectors.
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White papersCOP30: Bringing Private Capital and AI Into the Climate Fight
Private capital is expected to play a critical role in mobilizing $1.3 trillion of finance needed to fight climate change. AI, if properly aligned with climate goals, could be powerful in building vital resilience.
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White papersFrance’s fiscal reckoning: navigating opportunity amid political chaos
France, long regarded as an economic pillar of Europe, has found itself embroiled in political and financial turmoil in recent years. Multiple attempts to push for much-needed fiscal reforms has thrown the country’s leadership into disarray and intensified scrutiny of its mounting debt crisis. With elevated government bond yields and deteriorating credit ratings, investors and policymakers alike are grappling with the implications. How can bond investors navigate this volatility?
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White papersRethinking equity allocation from a global perspective
Due to the relatively high level of volatility associated with holding equities, it is hard to escape their gravitational pull on total portfolio risk and return.
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White papersWhat is driving EM corporate debt outperformance?
Emerging market (EM) corporate debt has delivered robust returns YTD and has outperformed its developed market (DM) counterparts. What factors are at play and where do we see value?
