Latest White Papers – Page 227
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White papersMarket Scenarios and Risks - October 2021
We are maintaining the narrative and the probabilities of the scenarios. The central scenario assumes that the policy mix and improving fundamentals will support the recovery and the markets. Beyond 18 months, we expect US growth to revert to potential amidst a higher inflation regime, while stagflationary pressures rise, in particular across Europe.
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White papersUpcoming 2022 Outlook: From European autonomy to strategic sovereignty
The pandemic has highlighted Europe’s dependency on several critical goods, including pharmaceutical products and medical equipment. The European Union found itself temporarily unable to ensure the security of the population because it has outsourced the production of these critical goods.
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White papersFixed Income markets: what will be key?
Eurozone and US sovereign bond markets have partially reversed the decline recorded over the summer. The decline in yields was driven by global growth concerns and abundant liquidity. How can fixed-income investors position themselves today?
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White papersThe Eurozone Gordian knot: how to reform the fiscal framework without abandoning fiscal discipline?
Reforming the European fiscal framework would improve the resilience of the Eurozone…provided that fiscal discipline is not abandoned.
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White papersCovid headwinds ease as China risks rise
At the time when EMs are navigating towards a healthier environment (Covid cases numbers shifting downward and vaccination rollouts speeding up), China’s selfinduced deceleration is now looming.
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White papersClearing the Hurdles
On a 12-month horizon, this looks to us like an attractive environment for risky assets, but the inflexion point in the current cycle is proving particularly volatile: adopting a more defensive view in the short term may help investors clear the immediate hurdles.
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White papersThe cost of climate change: Action versus inaction
The present global consensus to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero will require immense investment
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White papersThe Decisive Eye – Non-traditional property types are no longer niche. Are they the future of commercial real estate?
Europe stands on the cusp of significant changes to its private real estate investment universe. DIGITAL and structural trends, catalyzed by the COVID-19 pandemic, are expanding and enhancing the real estate investment universe.
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White papersPOSCO case study
Following engagement on climate change, POSCO strengthened its governance and management framework of climate-related issues. As a co-lead for the company under Climate Action 100+, EOS engaged with POSCO, contributing to the company’s 2050 carbon neutrality commitment and reporting in line with the TCFD’s recommendations.
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White papersReal Estate Sector Report - September 2021
The second edition of our bi-annual real estate sector report includes insights from investment professionals across all four real estate quadrants. It provides current conditions and outlooks for all of the core real estate sectors, as well as non-traditional sectors such as data centers and life sciences.
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White papersEmerging Markets: Poised for a Timely Recovery
The poor performance of emerging market (EM) equities relative to the U.S. equity market over the last decade is a salutary reminder that stock markets and economies are very different beasts. Find out why Origin Asset Management believes EMs are poised for recovery.
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White papersShifts & Narratives #9 - Adapting equity portfolios to a regime of higher inflation
The return of inflation is clearly one of the top themes of 2021 and the post-pandemic economic revival. In addition to the temporary effects associated with supply chain bottlenecks (semiconductors, energy, copper, etc.) during a sudden upturn, there is the question of a potential change in the inflation regime.
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White papersExplaining the disconnect between lumber and timber prices
Pundits are wondering “Lumber prices are soaring. Why are timber owners miserable?” They declare “Lumber prices soar, but logs are still dirt cheap” Indeed, lumber prices reached record highs at levels perhaps four times what were previously thought to be “trend” prices.
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White papersInvestment View: Off Crutches
The global economy has hit a speed bump, built on the Delta variant and supply chain issues; we expect growth to find a floor in H2, as the fourth Covid wave recedes, and China cautiously eases policy. But supply constraints are proving sticky, and surging commodity prices are a new threat to the consumer outlook. That risk deserves hedging.
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - October 2021
Recently, financial markets have had to digest some mixed signals from the US economy (August jobs report and retail sales, latest CPI). The Fed announced a potential tapering, but the overall approach will be gradual and the ‘not enough growth’ narrative will remain dominant.
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White papers*Assessing the added value of thematic investments*
Thematic investing brings a new dimension to the usual asset class categories, resulting in fresh opportunities for investors to diversify portfolio risk and mitigate the impact of correlations between asset classes, sectors, regions and styles.
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White papersEconomic and Market Review: Key Considerations for Equity Investors
Why we think the equity bull market can last at least until mid-2022.
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White papersConversations with… Hendrik-Jan Boer
Hendrik-Jan Boer talks about the power of companies that have a durable competitive position, do no harm, and can adapt to change—and how they find them.
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White papersAssociated British Foods case study
ABF has evaluated its approach to risk management and subsequently provided increased assurance to investors and increased its communication on the topic. EOS has engaged with the company on risk oversight since 2013 and continues its dialogue on other ESG issues.
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White papersInvesting Reinvented - Capturing Disruption in Companies and Portfolios
In a world of pervasive innovation, investors need a new mindset to identify transformational companies and portfolio strategies with true return potential. But reaping the benefits of innovation also requires some old-fashioned fundamental sense.
