All Risk Management articles – Page 16
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White papersHow distressed debt can help spread risk and diversify returns
In 2024, there are multiple macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges that are likely to continue to impact global markets. At the same time these challenges are likely to lead to a rich opportunity set for a special situations investment strategy.
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White papersFiorino: Where physics meets finance
Fiorino visits Switzerland to uncover the hidden links between the most successful particle physics theory to date and the ongoing Basel bank capital risk management experiment (now in version IV)…
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White papersEarnings Remain Key in a Confusing Macro Picture
Macro uncertainty is high, but the earnings season has been solid—and not only in the U.S.
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White papersInstitutional investors’ approaches to responsible investing
In this paper, we aim to understand institutional investors’ approach to responsible investing, which has become an important consideration in many investors’ portfolio management decisions. We conduct in-depth qualitative interviews with more than twenty institutional investors – mostly consisting of pension plans and central banks –, and complement our insights with relevant findings from academic literature.
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White papersSome Credit for Active Management
Tempted by high yield? Here’s why we think investors may want to consider resisting the temptation to invest passively.
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PodcastClimate Action 1,2,3!
As long-term infrastructure investors, it is vital that we manage the risks and opportunities presented by climate change and the energy transition. Our target is to achieve net zero emissions in our portfolio by 2050.
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VideoIntroduction to the Neuberger Berman Tactical Macro Fund
(6:46) In this short video, Lead Portfolio Manager, Bob Surgent introduces the Neuberger Berman Tactical Macro Fund, highlighting some of the key characteristics he prioritizes for macro investing strategies.
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VideoNeuberger Berman Global Equity Megatrends Fund
(4:04) In this short video, Client Portfolio Manager, Nicole Vettise looks at some of the key trends driving equity markets and examines how the Neuberger Berman Global Equity Megatrends Fund could tap into these.
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VideoIntroduction to the Neuberger Berman Uncorrelated Strategies Fund
(3:05) In this short video, Senior Portfolio Manager Fred Ingham introduces the Neuberger Berman Uncorrelated Strategies Fund, outlining why he believes allocating to a truly diversifying set of hedge fund strategies is key to investing in the asset class.
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White papers“Investing at a Crossroads” Revisited
Nine months ago, we set out a playbook for the transition to the new investing environment—here’s why it still applies as the rates cycle peaks and inflation eases.
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White papersTurning Less into More: How to Improve Equity Outcomes by Reducing Risk
In a world of macroeconomic and market uncertainty, the fear of losing money may deter investors from seeking to capture equity return potential. Is there a way to stay confident when volatility strikes?
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White papersAppetite for destruction
Cattle ranching remains the main driver of deforestation in the Amazon, with land cleared for grazing or the production of soy for animal feed. Sonya Likhtman and Joanne Beatty explain how we challenge companies on their supply chains to preserve and restore this important habitat.
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White papersWhat ‘Data-Dependent’ Feels Like
As central banks become more “data-dependent,” will monetary policy become less predictable and markets potentially more volatile?
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White papersGlobal Macro Outlook - Second Quarter 2023
Besides inflation and tight monetary policy, a banking crisis has added to investor anxieties. The bank turmoil won’t likely be a drag to global financial markets. But it does argue for caution when combined with our broader expectations of a sustained period of below-trend growth.
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White papersLow volatility, the hidden factor
Robert Haugen, who discovered the low-volatility anomaly (low vol) in 1972, wrote numerous articles and books to try to popularise what he called the ‘hidden factor’. To some extent, it was only the advent of smart beta investment strategies that turned his dream into reality, as low vol is central to the smart beta approach.
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White papersThe Evolving Opportunity in Real Estate Debt
While the current landscape may be challenging to navigate, it is also shaping a compelling opportunity in real estate debt—from core to opportunistic lending.
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - April 2023
“We are moving towards a more uncertain economic backdrop, with lower visibility on central bank actions. This calls for a prudent stance on risk assets.”
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White papersSimply Put(Writing)
PutWrite strategies can improve the risk-return efficiency, liquidity, flexibility and cost-effectiveness of investor portfolios.
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White papersReal estate debt: Seeking risk mitigation and return potential
Real estate debt continues to demonstrate relative resilience in these volatile times, in our view. Indeed, some three years on from the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic we believe the nature of the asset class continues to offer downside protection and attractive return potential.
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White papersWhat’s in Store for US Insurers in 2023?
Insurers’ risk controls and investment skills faced stiff tests in 2022, as both inflation and interest rates skyrocketed and nearly every asset class endured a sharp selloff. With traditional diversification approaches failing, investors had nowhere to hide.
