All Risk Management articles – Page 2
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White papersPortfolio construction in an inflationary era
We don’t expect a 2022-style inflation shock, but we recognise that 2026 is no longer a normal inflation environment. In this regime, bonds may be less reliable as an equity hedge and portfolio construction needs broader inflation protection: selective risk assets, carry over duration, real and private assets, commodities and gold.
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White papersRetirement takes centre stage: designing portfolios for long-term outcomes
At this year’s Amundi World Investment Forum, retirement emerged as a major top-of-mind topic across the plenary sessions, breakouts, peer-to-peer discussions and the closing exchanges on the consequences of current trends for investors.
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PodcastMidyear Investment Outlook 2026 – The Power of Endurance by Outerblue Convictions
In a special edition of Outerblue Convictions, Swaha Pattanaik sits down with Monica Defend, Head of the Amundi Investment Institute, to unpack Amundi’s mid-year investment outlook, The Power of Endurance.Against a backdrop of geopolitical shocks, shifting central bank priorities and the continued strength of AI-related trades, the discussion explores why global growth may remain resilient but uneven, with fragile de-escalation abroad and broadening AI adoption continuing to shape the macro and market landscape.
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White papersBond Portfolio Optimization
Although bond portfolio optimization is one of the oldest applications of the mean-variance framework, it is considerably less developed and adopted than its equity and multi-asset counterparts. This paper presents a comprehensive framework for bond portfolio optimization applied to investment universes composed of individual securities.
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White papersPrivate credit is not a monolith
Understanding dispersion across assets, vehicles, and leverage
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - July 2026
Over the last month, central banks have taken an increasingly hawkish turn that has forced markets to start reassessing the AI trade’s remarkable momentum. As inflation continues to rise, policymakers have remained cautious despite positive headlines around a US/Iran ceasefire deal.
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White papersThe investing value of transition planning
For infrastructure companies, anticipating changes to climate and energy is far more than a risk management process; it can unlock cost efficiencies, operational resilience and support long-term value creation.
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White papersClimate adaptation: risk management, not idealism
Institutional investors are often assumed to move only once regulation forces them to. At Dutch investment manager Bouwinvest, that view is considered outdated. Sustainability and climate adaptation are not idealistic add-ons but an integral…
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White papersThe IPO market inflection
How a new cohort of large AI-driven companies could reshape liquidity and market structure
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White papers2026 Midyear Multi-Asset Outlook: From AI Promise to Delivery
At the beginning of 2026, we were anticipating a year when market leadership would pivot back to the U.S., given that global growth drivers remained narrowly focused on AI and largely U.S.-based. Taiwan and Korea supply much of the chips that drive AI, and several mega-caps from these two countries have almost single-handedly pulled emerging markets into the winners’ circle.
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White papersA New Investment Playbook for An Unruly World
In a new paper, “A New Investment Playbook for an Unruly World,” MetLife Investment Management outlines how investors may adapt to a shifting global framework, rising geopolitical influence and a more complex, volatile market environment that may be less U.S.-centric.
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White papersRelative Value & Tactical Asset Allocation Q3 2026
Markets are refocusing on fundamentals as geopolitical noise fades. This Q3 2026 outlook highlights resilient growth, persistent inflation and opportunities in high-quality sectors. Discover where disciplined, income-focused investors can find value.
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White papersThe sovereignty challenge: Investment opportunities in a fragmented world
In today’s era of geopolitical upheaval, technological transformation, and economic fragmentation, the investment landscape is markedly shifting.
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White papers2025 Engagement Brief - June 2026
Through our stewardship activities, Amundi is seeking to have a tangible impact on the economy, as we truly believe that active ownership can trigger stronger outcomes than divestment in general. As a manager of portfolios, diversified by nature, we need to consider the risks and impacts affecting the global economy as these are the main drivers of the value of our portfolios.
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White papersWhen data actually changes decisions in farmland
Private markets can be opaque, and farmland is no exception. Data is often incomplete, uneven and shaped by local conditions that do not fit neatly into a model.
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White papersMidstream infrastructure: Essential assets in an undersupplied energy system
Widely viewed as a sector in decline only a few years ago, midstream infrastructure is benefiting from stronger demand, renewed investment and expanding opportunities to both acquire and monetize assets.
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White papersAI’s reality check reinforces diversification
“The AI trade is facing greater scrutiny as the path for rates remains uncertain and IPO supply rises,underscoring the case for diversification and selectivity.”
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White papersMid-year Investment Outlook 2026
The global economy is at an inflection point. We see growth slowing unevenly and fiscal policy becoming a more visible constraint. Meanwhile, inflation risks are rising as geopolitical shocks increasingly affect energy prices, food and fertiliser costs, and shipping routes. Still, artificial intelligence (AI) remains a strong earnings driver across regions and, increasingly, across sectors.
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White papersAs the Playing Field Expands, Insurance Investors Must Stay Nimble
A holistic approach may help navigate the diverse, dynamic world of fixed-income opportunities.
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VideoManaging climate risk with AI
We know that climate change can present challenges for agricultural investors, such as the risks of global warming having an impact on harvests. So how do we use artificial intelligence to mitigate these risks?
