Latest White Papers – Page 144
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White papersPromoting greater financial inclusion in communities
An integral aspect of impact investing is the focus on providing solutions that address underserved issues and communities. This case study considers Bank of Georgia’s lasting impact and how it is enabling greater financial inclusion in a country that was previously grossly underserved.
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White papersIndonesia – unlocking the potential
Dara White, Head of Global Emerging Market Equity, and Krishan Selva, Client Portfolio Manager, look at why the future could continue to be very bright for the country
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White papersNever Stop Learning
Jon Baranko and Dan Morris, Allspring’s chief investment officers, describe their insights from the first half of 2023 and share their outlook for investing in the second half of the year.
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White papersAgri-food for thought: How might sustainability change markets in the coming decades?
Tom Lyons, Allspring’s head of Climate, explains the worsening challenges from current food-production processes, their solutions, and portfolio adjustments to consider to potentially capture future growth opportunities.
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White papersLessons from the Boxing Ring
Wai Lee, co-head of Systematic Research at Allspring, explains how investors can learn from the boxing world to determine the combination of portfolio techniques that fits their needs and may help reduce portfolio risks.
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White papersA Balancing Act: Fixed income playbook for 2H 2023
Many bond investors are looking for less volatility and more predictable returns. Five of Allspring’s fixed income leaders explain five key strategies they think bond investors should focus on going forward.
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White papersEquities from 10,000 Feet Up
Three of Allspring’s equity leaders identify trends they believe will be evident as well as potential risks and opportunities for equity investors in the second half of 2023.
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White papersHow genetics innovation has expanded biotech investment opportunities
From cancer and heart disease to rarer but equally devastating diseases, the development of life-saving treatments has been turbo-charged in recent years by our improved understanding of one key area of medicine – genetics.
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White papers2020s vs 1970s: echoes, not a replay
”The many challenges that lie ahead will likely lead to high volatility in the global cycle, in terms of growth and inflation. To weather such an uncertain period a more dynamic asset allocation framework is needed.”
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White papersWhy R-star may rise, and its implications for rates and policy
R-star is the real interest rate that is neither expansionary nor contractionary when the economy is at full employment. If the central bank sets its policy rate below R-star, then its monetary policy position is accommodative. The Fed currently believes R-star is about 0.5%, which is significantly lower than the Fed’s calculation of 2% a decade ago.
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White papersThe bigger ESG picture
Views on sustainability-related investing differ around the world. Some investors only care about unconstrained investment returns; others have a greater sense of social responsibility alongside a belief that an ESG slant helps avoid investment risks and acts as an enabler of future returns.
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White papersBond outlook: Fed pause leaves many paths to income potential
Bonds today provide a sensible option to the dilemma facing investors — what to do as markets ricochet between hopes of a soft landing and concerns of a recession? After a rough 2022, fixed income is back to fulfilling its role as a source of stability and diversification.
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White papersEcuador’s $650 million debt-for-nature swap targets Galápagos protection
The country has conducted the world’s largest such swap in what is likely to be a template for others to follow
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White papersGauging S&P’s Proposed Changes to Its Risk-Based Capital Adequacy Methodology
Guy Haselmann, Head of Thought Leadership at MetLife Investment Management (MIM), recently sat down with Jingsu Pu, Global Head of Insurance Strategy and Solutions at MIM, to dig through the proposed changes S&P Global is considering to its Insurer Risk-Based Capital Adequacy Methodology. Jingsu will help assess what it could mean for insurers and their ratings.
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White papersCan We Refocus on Fundamentals Now?
In this monthly series, we take a quick, comprehensive look at current macroeconomic themes that matter to clients.
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White papersA hawkish hold as the best outcome for asset prices
The Fed decided to leave the federal funds target rate unchanged, a hawkish hold that provides the flexibility to hike again if needed—or adopt a more dovish outlook should growth and inflation data warrant that approach.
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White papersHelp Wanted: Why Smart Companies Recruit for Diversity
Recruiting talent is a basic ingredient for business success. Companies that are more inclusive in their recruiting will discover better-qualified employees, which can bolster competitive advantages and help deliver better outcomes for investors.
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White papersFive Reasons to Buy European Loans
In a world where interest rates have increased dramatically and geopolitical risks are elevated, investors are torn between seeking yield and preserving capital. European loans can help investors pursue both goals.
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White papersHow investors can get on board with sustainable travel and transport
International tourism is expected to return to almost pre-pandemic levels this year, but this poses something of a conundrum. How do we combine the economic and wider benefits of travel with the increasing urgency of the need to tackle climate change?
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White papersNavigating Uncertainty 2.0 - Are bonds in the sweet spot?
Since the start of the year, the potential long term investment opportunity for fixed income has increased. Problems in the banking sector have raised the prospect that central banks will now pivot toward ensuring financial stability and either pause, or start cutting, rates. This increases the chances monetary policy could shift from a headwind for bond markets to overcome into a tailwind supporting results.
