Latest White Papers – Page 355
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White papersGlobal Investment Views: July 2017
CIO views: High conviction ideas from Amundi Global Investment Committee
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White papersIn Credit: Beware of Greeks bearing bonds
The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged last week as expected, while its statement intimated that the balance sheet unwinding process should begin soon.
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White papersStrategic Relative Value: Q3 2017
A quarterly look at how macro events are driving relative value around the globe.
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White papersBuilding the Perfect Barbell
Investors who want to reduce risk and maintain a steady income might consider a barbell strategy that pairs interest rate–sensitive bonds with high-yielding credit assets. But first, it’s important to strike the right balance.
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White papersIs a US Equity Correction Overdue?
US equity markets continue to march upward, fueling fears of a correction. History suggests that a downturn is overdue. So how should investors prepare?
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White papersIn Credit: Calm seas don’t make good sailors
After the sharp decline in bond prices a couple of weeks ago calm seems to be returning.
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White papersIn Credit: In the firing line...
Core government bonds ended the week little changed in spite of a backdrop of geo-political tensions, with the Korean Peninsula nuclear threat and the terrorist attack in Barcelona.
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White papersSizing Up Markets - and Your Investment Strategy
Today’s risks are clear: stock valuations are high, credit spreads are tight and interest rates remain low. A modest tilt toward return-seeking assets still makes sense. But investors should also be willing to look beyond traditional stocks and bonds.
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White papersAre ‘linkers’ the best way to guard against inflation?
With rising UK inflation, questions are increasingly being asked about the best way to protect the real value of investments.
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White papersChina-US détente eases investor fears
International investors have greater opportunity to benefit from China’s continued rise.
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The beginning of India’s transformation
Events in 2017 confirm that that India is at a turning point, with Narenda Modi’s reformist BJP party winning a sweeping victory in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
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White papersDynamic asset allocation in a changing world
In an uncertain investment climate, where volatility is heightened, managing risk is the key to achieving a successful investment outcome.
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White papersArgentina: the ‘emerging’ emerging market
Despite not being upgraded to emerging market status this year, the outlook for Argentina remains positive.
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White papersWhy the active vs. passive debate is largely moot for European insurers
Insurance companies typically have reasonably static portfolios, which change little from year to year.
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White papersPutting clients first as Brexit begins
The Brexit negotiations will determine the shape of the UK’s future relationship with the European Union, setting out the structural framework within which asset managers and other businesses will need to operate.
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White papersIn Credit: ‘From Russia with love...’
There never seems to be a dull moment in US politics these days.
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White papersEconomic Insights: June 2017
The nine years since the summer of 2007 were anything but normal. There was a nearly constant stream of financial crises: emanating first from the United States, then the Eurozone, and then from China’s stock market meltdown and surprise devaluation.
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White papersThe Case for Macro
Macro investors adopt a top-down view of the world in which they analyze broad trends to allocate risk across asset classes, geographies, sectors, and currencies—resulting in a liquid strategy that aims to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns without having to rely on rising equity or bond markets.
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White papersUS Banks: Ready to Emerge from the Storm?
After weathering the global financial crisis and an era of heavy regulation, the US banking sector has gotten what looks to be a clean bill of health. We think this opens a lot of possibilities for equity investors.
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White papersResponsible Investment Quarterly: Q1 2017
Welcome to a new format for our quarterly report. 2017 is shaping up to be an interesting year. In terms of voting, we expect to see a number of areas of focus.
