White papersManaged rivalry, emerging opportunity – China’s equity renaissance
China’s economy and equity market are entering a new phase, powered by Technological advancements, electrification and world-class supply chains. Beneath the structural change lies a broad and attractive range of opportunities for investors willing to look beyond old stereotypes.
White papersGlass box quant at MDT Advisers
What happens when a love of numbers meets the power of machine learning? Dan Mahr, Head of Federated Hermes MDT Advisers (MDT), was recently interviewed by Ted Seides for his “Capital Allocators” podcast.
White papersCountdown to the new year: Views from the Global Equity team
The Global Equity team weigh the key opportunities and potential risks driving their thinking for 2026.
White papersUnderstanding private equity performance
Investors in private equity (PE) hope for the opportunity to earn higher cumulative returns in exchange for potential trade-offs like lower liquidity and manager selection. This is for good reason, as over the last 25 years, the Cambridge Associates US Private Equity Index had a pooled net return of 12.09%, compared with annualized returns of 8.46% and 9.38% for the Russell 2000 and the S&P 500 indices, respectively.
White papersIPOs aren’t dead, they’re just napping…
It would be a massive understatement to say that the IPO market has seen fluctuations over the past five years. Only four short years ago, US markets experienced a record-breaking 1,035 IPOs, driven largely by the near-zero interest-rate market environment.
White papersCommercial real estate debt market update
Commercial real estate (CRE) has long been established as a cornerstone asset within a wide range of investors’ portfolios. From individuals owning a US$250K rental home to institutions owning a US$250M high-rise apartment complex, CRE can offer diversification, consistent cash flows, a hedge on inflation, and a historically low correlation to other risk assets.
White papersInsights from the Asia Pacific Real Estate Market
In this exclusive three-part series, we unpack the forces shaping the region’s investment landscape, from long-term performance and macro fundamentals to sector innovation and demographic shifts. Whether you’re navigating tactical plays or positioning for the next cycle, these insights offer a forward-looking lens into one of the world’s most dynamic real estate markets.
White papersSizing private-market allocations
Interest in private-market allocations appears to continue its steady ascent in 2025. Historical returns and diversification potential are attracting a wide variety of asset owners, who are accessing everything from early-stage venture capital to investment-grade private placements through an expanding set of vehicles.
White papersNavigating equity risk in evolving capital frameworks: the case of targeted equity SCR overlay
Navigating an evolving regulatory landscape, insurers worldwide face a crucial challenge: how to efficiently manage the capital required to support equity investments without sacrificing potential returns.
White papersGetting active: The next chapter in European ETFs
Research with European institutions and wealth managers shows how active ETFs are gaining traction, where demand is strongest and which barriers still limit broader adoption.
