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Why we’re banking on Europe’s value revival
In 2024, European value stocks outperformed the broader market, driven by resilient banks despite political risks and rate cuts. We believe the substantial valuation discount relative to US stocks offers a unique opportunity for value investors, highlighting Europe’s compelling case for substantial returns in a dynamic market.
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PRI Assessment results for 2024 released
The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) have released the 2024 assessment results. This annual assessment measures PRI signatories’ commitment to implementing the six Principles of Responsible Investment in their investment practices and disclosures. These principles aim to promote the integration of ESG considerations into investment decision making, increase accountability and transparent disclosures, and encourage the broader implementation of these principles by the broader investment industry.
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Global REITs Update – Q3 2024
In our video update for the 3rd quarter of the 2024 calendar year, Portfolio Manager, Julian Campbell-Wood covers key developments in the Global REIT sector and market insights, including:
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Top 10 questions on real estate markets for 2025
2024 was a year of recovery, with GDP rising across most countries and inflation moderating, albeit remaining volatile. Ultimately, the much hoped-for soft landing was achieved. Improved financial conditions and investor sentiment fed through to a slow pick-up in real estate investment activity. The easing of monetary policy in 2024 has resulted in the prolonged downturn coming to an end. However, we think that the conditions prevailing in the post-GFC era will not be mirrored, with interest rates set to remain elevated and above pre-pandemic levels. We think that 2025 will be a year of progress, as we turn the corner, but that economic and political uncertainties will remain.
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What does Trump 2.0 mean for Paris-aligned investing?
US President Donald Trump’s signal to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement for a second time is disappointing. The US reached peak greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2007 and has been on a declining path since. While a second Trump administration could be viewed as – and is likely to be – a setback for the global decarbonisation effort, we should remember that this is a four-year election cycle, and the incumbent is now restricted to a single term in the White House.
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President Trump: First week
Following the US elections, the initial market reaction reflected a sense of US exceptionalism, marked by rising equities and a stronger dollar.
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Navigating the Tides of Political Transition
As a new administration takes the helm, we believe investors should stay focused on the economic metrics, not political theatrics.
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A Choppy Start to a Year of Uncertainties
The first two weeks of 2025 perfectly illustrate why we see a wide dispersion of potential outcomes for the year, and advocate staying nimble and diversified.
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Private Equity and Rates, Part I: The Theoretical Framework
Why we think declining rates should raise private equity valuations, and help unblock deal activity and fund distributions.
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Asset Allocation Committee Outlook, 1Q 2025 - A Delicate Balance
“Overall, we anticipate a supportive backdrop for risk assets, as reflected in our broad asset-class views… The balance is delicate, however, and the risks are piled up on both sides.”