Latest White Papers – Page 97
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White papersPowering the future: the strategic role of data centres in the AI evolution in Europe
Data centre demand is surging, driven primarily by the rapid evolution of AI technologies. In PIMCO’s view, this represents a significant opportunity for investors in European data centres.
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White papersIndian bonds go global
Indian government bonds have gained attention recently due to their inclusion in a leading emerging markets bond index starting from 28 June. This key milestone has sparked renewed interest from global investors.
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White papersIn conversation with Fabiana Fedeli
An ‘optimist who plans for the worst,’ Fabiana was named one of the 100 Most Influential Women in Finance in 2022 by Financial News. Here, M&G Investments’ Chief Investment Officer for Equities, Multi-Asset and Sustainability, tells Antonia Oprita about her love for markets and why she thinks of herself as a ‘data junkie’.
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White papersCollectors vs. selectors & the growing presence of direct lending megadeals
Where does the direct lending market end and the broadly syndicated market begin? With the growing prevalence of mega direct lending deals, the answer is less straightforward than it was even a few years ago.
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White papersRethinking covenant monitoring for a new era of private credit
Private credit is enduringly popular among institutional investors, but the landscape has changed significantly over the past decade. To navigate it safely, LPs need to ensure their GPs are prepared to monitor covenants closely.
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White papersPrivate markets in the age of transparency
Having spent years demanding greater transparency from their GPs, many LPs lack the ability to interpret and act on the large volumes of data they receive. S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Chris Sparenberg explains how LPs can turn the data deluge into actionable insights.
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White papersFixed-Income Midyear Outlook: Sail with the Tide
Don’t miss out. Prepare to take advantage of opportunities in the second half.Volatility has recently ticked higher as central bank policies start to diverge and as market participants try to divine the timing and magnitude of central bank rate cuts. An unusually large number of investors remain sidelined, not yet ready to return to the market. But big-picture economic trends remain encouraging, and yields remain high—for now. We see these as favorable conditions for bond investors—especially for those who can beat the eventual rush back into bonds.
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White papersCan China continue its EV dominance?
2023 was a record year for electric vehicles (EVs): global sales neared 14 million, reaching 18% of all cars sold. To put things into perspective, over 250,000 EVs were sold every week in 2023, which was more than the number sold in a year just a decade ago.
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White papersThe curious case of Korea’s preference stock discount
A unique feature of the Korean stock market is the pervasive use of non-voting stocks, termed ‘preference shares’. They can trade at discounts to common stock of as much as 50%, or more. Jonathan Pines considers the causes of the phenomenon, what, in his opinion, the ‘right’ level of discount should be, and under what circumstances the team finds these instruments most attractive.
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White papersBuy and maintain: an alternate approach to fixed income investing
Nuveen’s approach to buy and maintain investing combines the power of active investing — including diversification and stringent credit risk management — with the benefits of passive investing, such as low turnover and cost-effective fees.
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White papersThe future of green premia in real estate (part one): The view from the ground
Do greener buildings have more pricing power, and if so, how much? We bring together the views of leading capital markets researchers, a valuer and an asset manager for a two-part deep dive on the latest market dynamics.
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White papersHow can human-robot interactions benefit financial decision-making?
“Our research showed that after using the robo-advisor, individuals were more inclined to invest in equities and follow the robo’s recommendations in rebalancing their portfolios towards their target allocations. These enhanced choices led to higher risk-adjusted returns.”
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White papersFilling the void: A brief history (and future) of lending disruption
While the 2008 global financial crisis greatly sped up the growth of private credit, where is the disruption of bank lending headed next?
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White papersSDG Engagement Equity Q2 2024 case study: Eagle Materials
Our Q2 case study looks at leading US cement manufacturer Eagle Materials. At the present time, the manufacture of cement accounts for 1.25% of CO2 emissions in the US. But as we outline, Eagle is well positioned to drive change and is implementing measures that should support decarbonisation in the industry.
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White papersPreparing for Rising Volatility
The second half of 2024 could see the current, localized election-related volatility go global.
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White papersPrivate Equity and the Polls
Have U.S. elections had any effect on private equity performance?
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White papersThe art of carry: How the strategic use of yield can help maximise fixed income results
A bond’s coupon income, and therefore its carry, is essential to delivering long-term results in fixed income. Along with providing a regular income stream, the coupon also gives a cushion to help smooth out any price volatility.
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White papersBarings: Bigger Is Not Always Better in Private Credit
Stuart Mathieson spoke to Citywire Selector at this year’s SuperReturn about which part of the private debt market offers a better risk-return profile.
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White papersA Paradigm Shift: Infrastructure Equity 2.0
Historically viewed as a yield-oriented and inflation-protected (but lower returning) asset class, infrastructure equity is transitioning to assets that could drive alpha in an investor’s portfolio.
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White papersImpact Opportunities Equity Report Q2 2024
Introduced during the Industrial Revolution, the presiding ‘linear’ model of production and consumption has, without question, had a detrimental effect on the health of our planet. In our latest impact report, the team explain why a transition to a circular system is vital if we are to protect the natural capital upon which our economy relies.
