Latest White Papers – Page 336
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White papersCashflow-Driven Investing
UK infrastructure debt: its merits for Cashflow Driven Investors
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White papersWill a sweltering summer heat up interest in responsible investment?
After exceptionally high temperatures, drought, floods and wildfires, will this catalyse investment in strategies that target climate-related risks and opportunities?
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White papersHow to access tech stocks in Europe
The US has “FAANGs” – major global technology brands that dominate the market – while Asia has “BATTs”.
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White papersTrade talk and Fed policy
Recent changes to US trade policy mark a significant departure from the trend toward lower tariffs which has been in place since the 1930s.
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White papersAn old-fashioned emerging markets crisis
The recent plunge in Turkey’s lira has once again put emerging markets at the forefront of investors’ minds.
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White papersPrecarious protection: why trade tariffs won’t hold back the disruptors
Disruptive innovation is one of the defining trends of the 21st century.
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White papersOctober volatility: It’s about discount rates not cash flows
The recent move in markets has been savage, with major stock indices all deeply in the red.
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White papersUncovering the hidden beta in risk premia strategies
The long period of low interest rates made risk premia strategies popular, especially because of their promise of uncorrelated returns. February 2018 was a first stress test as equity markets lost up to 10% in a few days. The majority of strategies showed a strong link to equities and generated significant negative returns. This was a reminder that picking the right risk premia strategy is crucial.
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White papersSustainable finance: Investing for a 2°C World
Manuel Coeslier, Equity Portfolio Manager at responsible investment firm Mirova, is also a Member of the European Commission’s Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance. Here, he explains why Mirova’s carbon impact methodology is helping to address the challenges at the next frontier of impact investing.
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White papersIncorporating ESG While Maintaining Yield
When creating ESG solutions for our fixed income clients, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. ESG goals vary by end investor. But there is one question we are asked regularly: “Can I incorporate ESG into my portfolio without giving up yield?” We believe the answer is a resounding yes.
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White papersCoCos: Attractive yields from investment-grade bank issuers
The arrival of a new asset class in financial markets is a rare event. Many “new products” are repackaged versions of existing products, dressed up as a potential new addition to portfolios.
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White papersCredit where credit is due – making the most of unconstrained credit
The search for a sustainable return has led many pension schemes to allocating more investment to a credit solution. Jeff Boswell and Garland Hansmann of Investec Asset Management outline how unconstrained credit strategies could help address the challenges.
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White papersFinancial materiality, a pragmatic approach to ESG
Many ESG approaches have a priori limits which hinder the allocation of capital most efficiently. CPR Asset Management has instead developed for pension fund clients a pragmatic methodology that reflects which ESG criteria work best in different regions of the world.
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White papersBrazilian elections: lights and shadows on the horizon
The expected outcome of the presidential election occurred, with right-wing candidate Jair Bolsonaro winning vs the leftist Fernando Haddad.
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White papersThree Investible Themes in China A-Shares
The China A-Share market presents a compelling opportunity for quality growth managers, thanks in part to its growing new economy.
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White papersClient Focus: Women in Investment Management
In investing and other arenas, women are trending higher—and their diverse voices, together, can improve decision-making and success.
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White papersGlobal Investment Views: November 2018
The late cycle narrative behind the autumn market malaise
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White papersDeep dive in factor definitions and behaviors to better combine them
Anticipating the economic and financial environment evolution and its impact on equity market is not easy.
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White papersFactor Investing and Smart Beta Solutions
Smart Beta & Factor Investing strategies have been developed to address the two main limits of traditional market capitalization weighted indices.
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White papersCorporate earnings in 2019: A fading momentum is in store!
After two years of strong earnings momentum, EPS growth is expected to decline considerably from 2019.
