All Strategies articles – Page 3
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White papersAre (private credit) cracks widening?
Market Snapshot is a weekly view from our portfolio managers, offering sharp, thematic insights into the trends shaping markets right now.
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White papersThe income conundrum (and a potential solution)
The Federal Reserve (Fed) has resumed its rate-cutting posture after a lengthy pause. While we expect the easing cycle’s impact on the economy to be beneficial, lowering rates comes at a cost: many savers who depend on income-oriented financial instruments will have challenges meeting their living expenses.
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VideoThere’s power in data
Discover the power behind our quant investing strategies – this highlight video showcases the techniques, insights and talent driving MDT’s approach.
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White papersNavigate today’s markets for tomorrow’s outcomes
Amid economic and demographic shifts, investors are encouraged to stay focused on long-term goals, using diversified portfolios and disciplined retirement strategies to navigate short-term volatility and build future resilience.
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White papersInvesting in unstoppable trends
Early in my career as an equity analyst covering newspapers and the Internet, I learned a valuable lesson.
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White papersResilient Emerging Markets in the Great Diversification
Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty, many emerging markets have demonstrated notable resilience, as recently noted by the IMF, driving strong year-to-date outperformance in both debt and equity versus developed markets. We believe we have entered an era in which geographic and sector diversification is back in focus amid geopolitical realignment, supply chain redesign and an intensifying technology race. This combination favours a reallocation to EMs at a time when these markets are supported by clear structural and cyclical drivers.
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Asset Manager NewsAccess Portfolio Acquisition
Barings has acquired a multi-let urban logistics and industrial portfolio comprising four assets. Located in high-demand urban submarkets where quality supply is scarce, the portfolio was purchased in June 2025 as part of a non-core investment strategy.
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White papersIn it for the long haul: The private companies creating the future
As the world undergoes rapid transformation, the companies shaping tomorrow’s economy can often go unnoticed. Alex Seddon explores how private markets are now offering a unique opportunity for investors to align their savings with the economy of the future.
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White papersCan Europe step into Uncle Sam’s shoes?
Europe has always been seen as the little cousin to the US. This year, however, Europe’s profile from an investment perspective has grown as the US’ reputation of a choice of stability and reliability has taken a nose-dive.
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White papersThe Nuance in Net Zero
Effective measurement of progress toward net-zero alignment has never been more important to investors and companies that have adopted net-zero ambitions.
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White papersSeeing the Opportunity in Volatility
Recent volatility related to U.S.-China trade tensions and credit risk in the banking sector is a stark reminder of macro risks that continue to stalk global markets—and how hard and fast they can hit.
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White papersBlended Finance: scaling capital for sustainable impact
With development financing needs outpacing available resources, attracting private capital into social and environmental projects in risky markets (e.g., emerging markets) is vital. We believe that Blended Finance (BF) offers a strategic solution. Specifically, this investment approach involves the public sector leveraging private money to finance projects focused on achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) and addressing climate change.
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People NewsRedevco Closes Second Loan Investment Providing a €67m Facility to Support 2 German Logistics Developments
London, 20 October 2025 – Redevco, one of Europe’s largest privately owned real estate managers, has completed its second loan investment, underscoring the growing momentum for its real estate debt business just six months after closing its debut deal. The €67 million loan will fund the acquisition and development of two Class A Mid-Box Logistics projects in Frankfurt and Karlsruhe, with a combined area of 63,000 sqm, by the Invesco Real Estate and Propel Industrial joint venture.
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White papersFixed income: Opportunity amid global divergence
Opportunity amid global divergence: Amid global policy divergence and persistent macro uncertainty, fixed income markets are entering a new phase of elevated yields, resilient fundamentals and wider dispersion—making active management and selective credit positioning key.
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White papersU.S.-China trade tensions: From complacency to concern
From complacency to concern: Recent escalations in tariffs and export controls between the U.S. and China have jolted market complacency, bringing trade risk back into focus as a potential headwind for growth and tech-heavy portfolios.
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White papersTurning waste into wealth: The strategic role of biomethane in a net-zero future
Biomethane is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of Europe’s energy transition—offering a rare convergence of climate alignment, energy sovereignty, waste management, and economic resilience. In a geopolitical context shaped by the Russia–Ukraine war, volatile fossil gas markets, and the European Union’s 2040 climate targets, biomethane presents a unique infrastructure-ready solution. Produced from organic waste streams such as agricultural residues and animal effluents, it is chemically identical to fossil gas and compatible with existing infrastructure—making it deployable at scale without costly retrofits.
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White papersFixed income’s next chapter: A Q&A on rate cuts, diverging growth and European opportunities
With solid corporate balance sheets in Europe and room for further rate cuts in the US, conditions appear favourable for fixed income. But with diverging growth stories, and potential shocks such as the ongoing political situation in France, active bond management has never been more important. Salvatore Bruno and Mauro Valle at Generali Asset Management S.p.A. Società di gestione del risparmio (“Generali AM”) share their views on the macro environment and how this translates into bond portfolios.
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White papersAre Evergreen funds the future of private market access?
With allocators seeking to balance long-term return potential with operational flexibility, evergreen funds are emerging as a compelling part of the allocation mix, explains Lumyna Investments. Their recently launched Lumyna – Twelve Capital Parametric ILS Fund is one such example.
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White papersFresh breadth? Market concentration in three charts
With the S&P 500 Index near record highs, have we moved past peak dominance for the Magnificent Seven (“Mag 7”) group of stocks? It appears so, and it represents a healthy move away from the extreme concentration that raised concerns about risks to investor portfolios.
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PodcastPlaying the Long Game: A Tale of Time and Investment
Have you ever wondered how investment professionals navigate the complexities of forecasting asset returns and constructing robust portfolios in an uncertain world? In this insightful conversation, Alla Harmsworth from AllianceBernstein delves into the intricacies of long-term asset allocation, emphasizing the importance of humility in forecasting and the need for thoughtful portfolio construction.
