Outlooks – Page 93
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Active management to find yield in fixed income
Unprecedented monetary and fiscal measures by central banks and governments have installed a low-yield/low-volatility regime in developed bond markets. As investors search hard for yield, senior investment strategist Daniel Morris discusses the prospects for fixed income markets with Dominick DeAlto, chief investment officer fixed income.
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Investor Series: Private Assets for Insurers
Insurance investors face unique challenges in any environment but especially against today’s backdrop of continued low rates and a global economic slowdown. Barings’ Ann Bryant and Eric Lloyd discuss strategies for incorporating private assets as part of the solution.
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COVID-19 Crisis Accelerates the Digital Transformation Trend
COVID-19 and the resulting economic crisis has caused an acceleration in digital transformation.
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The Dog That Hasn’t Barked (Yet)
As the U.S.-China relationship unravels, it’s telling that both sides are still sticking with the modest “Phase One” Deal.
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Inflation hawks, crying wolf
Part 3 of our series exploring the potential source of the next global crisis
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Cybersecurity in the fourth industrial revolution
Part 2 of our series exploring the potential source of the next global crisis
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When will we learn our lesson on pandemics?
Part 1 of our series exploring the potential source of the next global crisis
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The Economist: John Kay
AIQ speaks to economist and author John Kay about risk, uncertainty and the longer-term implications of the coronavirus pandemic.
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The evolution of ESG: More than just a risk mitigator
Once dismissed as a virtuous endeavour that compromised investment returns, the ability to gain a more holistic view of risk by considering environmental, social and governance factors is increasingly appreciated by investors. We assess the evolution of ESG across asset classes, as well as its role as a risk mitigator and opportunity spotter.
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Will COVID-19 concentrate corporate power
The fallout from the coronavirus pandemic could see large firms cement their dominance over weaker rivals. We examine the implications for investors.
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Responsible business conduct – a major pillar of sustainable investing
What should investors expect from a responsibly run company? How should companies behave when it comes to issues such as human and labour rights, protecting the environment or anti-corruption safeguards?
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The day after #10 - Rethinking the macro and cross-asset research: what we have learned from the Covid-19 crisis
Crises create disruption and Covid-19 is no exception, bringing new complexities, new opportunities and new risks to the investment landscape.
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The Circular Edition 2, 2020 - Keeping you in the sustainability loop
As the economy looks to recover, people are coming around to the idea that sustainable investing could be part of the solution. We’ve summed up our recent insights on environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing to bring you the latest edition of The Circular.
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The Changing Path to Credit Opportunities
Aggressive fiscal and monetary actions combined with better-than-expected news on the economic recovery have contributed to a narrowing of credit spreads, while central banks now appear committed to zero (or negative) rates for the foreseeable future.
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High Yield: Liquidity Abounds, But What Lies Ahead?
Ample liquidity from central banks has driven a significant recovery across markets, including high yield. But with much uncertainty still ahead, we see benefits to moving up the capital structure and considering secured assets.
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Multi-Asset Allocation Views: Growth momentum in the global economy is improving
Growth momentum in the global economy is improving.
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COVID-19 Cases May Curtail Consumer Demand
U.S. retail sales rose in June to realign with pre-crisis levels, though tightening restrictions and rising COVID-19 cases following the data seem to be weighing on spending. The Manufacturing PMI is expected to improve in July, and a new trade deal is in the works.
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CLOs: Looking Down the Road to Recovery
CLOs rallied in the second quarter as liquidity returned and supply/demand dynamics began to normalize. While opportunities have emerged—particularly in high-rated tranches and new issue BBs—active management is key.
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Investment Grade Credit: Whatever It Takes
After the historic rollercoaster ride IG credit took in the first quarter, U.S. policymakers seem to have won the day, at least for now—with their own version of the phrase made famous by former ECB President Mario Draghi: Whatever it takes.
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Quick Thoughts: Wall Street and Main Street Disconnect
A look at how COVID-19 has accelerated economic changes and what may have caused the stock markets’ second-quarter ascent.