Latest White Papers – Page 199
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White papersJapan Is Back on the Risk Radar
Japan and the extreme moves in its currency are among the most important dynamics in capital markets right now—here’s why we think they should loom much larger in investors’ minds.
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White papersInvest in biodiversity to save the planet
The loss of biodiversity is one of the biggest problems facing humanity. Over the last century, we have seen unprecedented real GDP growth and have made huge progress on many fronts such as benefitting from improvements in mortality rates and technological advances. Unfortunately, in the process we have chosen to ignore nature and have altered 75% of the earth’s surface and 66% of the marine environment1 to satisfy our consumption and energy needs.
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White papersESG integration in emerging markets investments
Some EM countries are making strides in addressing ESG considerations which can help mitigate risk but also offer improved earnings and stock appreciation. In recent months, the Russian war, and regulatory changes in China have reminded investors that EM companies may still be subject to external macro governance risk.
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White papersEM equities: evolving and transforming
Emerging markets are undergoing a seismic shift. While they have traditionally been perceived as dominated by ‘old economy’ industries, many EM economies have transitioned from ‘primary’ and ‘secondary’ industries toward more ‘tertiary’ or service-based industries over the past decade.
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White papersCustomisation: the new frontier of passive investing
Commentators often oversimplify investing to a binary choice between what they perceive as two competing alternatives: actives and passives. The commentators overlook the fact that choosing a standard index is really an active asset allocation decision. Also, the way an index is constructed ultimately drives the selection of securities and, in some cases, the countries or regions in which an indexed portfolio will invest.
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White papersHydrogen: Acting today for tomorrow’s net zero economy
CPR AM has been a committed climate player for several years now and has been innovating to offer investment solutions addressing the climate transition across all asset classes.
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White papersNatural capital: The future of land investments
Natural capital and the ecosystem services it provides are the foundation of both human wellbeing and our economic system. It has never been clearer that responsible stewardship of our land-based assets is essential to long-term productivity. By improving the management and measurement of these assets we can develop a richer and more resilient base of natural capital.
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White papersFinancing the Future with Bonds that Matter
In the fast-growing field of responsible investing, environmental, social and governance- (ESG-) labeled bonds offer investors an especially appealing proposition by linking financing to sustainability goals. But not all these securities are created equal. Investors with a responsible agenda must make sure the bonds they buy are genuinely helping to create a better world.
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White papersA Value Opportunity in Hybrids
Recent spread-widening appears to reflect concern about rising rates incentivizing extensions, and an economic slowdown incentivizing coupon deferrals—concerns we regard as significantly overstated and a source of attractive valuations.
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White papersTaking real action on climate change is more critical than ever
As Thibaud Clisson explains, the window to limit the global temperature rise to 1.5C is closing fast, but there are investable solutions that can keep it within reach.
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White papersMarket snapshot: the ‘S-word’ looms into view
As investors grapple with the ongoing fallout from the Ukraine crisis and Covid-19, the risks posed by stagflation are growing.
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White papersThe lowdown on inflation in the US and Europe
Inflation likely to peak in the US in mid-2022 whereas Europe could feel the full impact of higher prices during the autumn
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White papersBad Q1 GDP Report Hides Good News
Avoiding a disruptive cutoff of Russian energy supplies has helped maintain overall economic strength. However, a future phase-out of Russian oil raises concerns about inflation and economic activity.
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White papersFinding the edge in mortgage and consumer loans
The mortgage and consumer loans sector is a long-established and attractive asset class that only opened up to institutional investors relatively recently, as a result of regulatory changes. It offers many advantages, including a highly diverse nature, an entrenched legal framework, excellent growth prospects and inflation protection, as well as the potential for stable and resilient cash flows.
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - May 2022
We are witnessing significant divergences in the economic outlook (we have revised down the EU and Chinese economic outlooks vs. the more resilient US economy) and in market performances.
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White papersBDCs Built for the Future
As demand for floating rate assets increases, investment discipline and a wide frame of reference will prove key, says chief financial officer at Barings BDC, Jonathan Bock.
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White papersListening for the Tectonic Shifts
Salient developments will shape financial markets over the next year, but listen for sounds of more structural shifts in the economic and political order as well.
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White papersBroader Investment Horizons for an Aging World
In a deeply uncertain world, there is one certainty. Young, booming populations in emerging markets (EM) have started outpacing those in aging, rich countries and might provide just the opportunity needed to fill job openings and support growth.
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White papersAn Aging Workforce Hunts for New Global Investment Opportunities
Richer, older, developed countries face slowing population growth, while poorer, younger, developing countries face faster growth. Successful investments could boost standards of living in these developing countries, aiding demand for goods, housing, transportation, and more.
