All Strategies articles – Page 6
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White papersA practical handbook – Adjusting your investment approach to net zero
For many investors, taking the actual and likely effects of climate change into account when shaping portfolios is now a central consideration. To help them calibrate their approaches so that they can contribute to meeting global targets for net zero greenhouse gas emissions, BNP Paribas Asset Management is launching this handbook. It offers investors practical guidance.
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White papersHuman-Robot Interactions in Investment Decisions
We study the introduction of robo-advising on a large set of Employee Saving Plans. Differently from many services that fully automate portfolio decisions, our robo-advisor proposes investment and rebalancing strategies, leaving investors free to follow or ignore them.
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White papersUS cements itself as the global centre of tech innovation
The US technology sector’s vigour is showing no signs of abating given 2023’s superior performance has firmly spilled into 2024. Last year the Nasdaq delivered a total return of 45% and 2024 quickly witnessed the tech-heavy index hit new highs bolstered by excitement around the tech sector, while the wider S&P 500 also reached a fresh peak.
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White papersThe path to building an efficient private debt portfolio
The private debt market has grown significantly over the past decade and has become an increasingly important allocation for pension portfolios. This development has increased the complexity of portfolio construction. Klarphos, an alternative asset manager specialising in customised portfolio solutions for institutional clients, manages appx. €2.5 billion in total assets, of which more than half reside in private debt. In this interview, we examine how pension funds can strike a balance between maximising returns and effectively managing risk by using private debt as an all-weather solution.
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White papersPowering the future: the strategic role of data centres in the AI evolution in Europe
Data centre demand is surging, driven primarily by the rapid evolution of AI technologies. In PIMCO’s view, this represents a significant opportunity for investors in European data centres.
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White papersBuy and maintain: an alternate approach to fixed income investing
Nuveen’s approach to buy and maintain investing combines the power of active investing — including diversification and stringent credit risk management — with the benefits of passive investing, such as low turnover and cost-effective fees.
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White papersStyles of Responsible Investing: Attributes and Performance of Different RI Fund Varieties
Concerns about the environment, or about a range of social outcomes, are increasingly important to many asset owners. But their CIOs are faced with an array of responsible investing (RI) strategies: which ones best fit their objectives?
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White papersPRT Ready? Private Commitment Pacing In A World of Higher Funding Ratios
Higher interest rates and continued strong equity markets have dramatically improved corporate defined benefit (DB) plan funding ratios. This improvement brings DB plan CIOs new asset management challenges and opportunities.
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PodcastSpeaking of Alternatives
Speaking of Alternatives is an original podcast from PGIM, providing a global perspective on the rich and diverse landscape of alternative investments. Each month, guests join Eric Adler, President and CEO of PGIM Private Alternatives, to cut through the complexities and get to the heart of alternative investing. Together they look beyond the headlines and scrutinise the latest trends and strategies driving this important asset class.
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White papersHow can human-robot interactions benefit financial decision-making?
“Our research showed that after using the robo-advisor, individuals were more inclined to invest in equities and follow the robo’s recommendations in rebalancing their portfolios towards their target allocations. These enhanced choices led to higher risk-adjusted returns.”
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White papersPreparing for Rising Volatility
The second half of 2024 could see the current, localized election-related volatility go global.
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White papersThe art of carry: How the strategic use of yield can help maximise fixed income results
A bond’s coupon income, and therefore its carry, is essential to delivering long-term results in fixed income. Along with providing a regular income stream, the coupon also gives a cushion to help smooth out any price volatility.
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White papersA Paradigm Shift: Infrastructure Equity 2.0
Historically viewed as a yield-oriented and inflation-protected (but lower returning) asset class, infrastructure equity is transitioning to assets that could drive alpha in an investor’s portfolio.
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VideoEOS 20th anniversary: stewardship reflections
In celebration of EOS’ 20th anniversary, Leon Kamhi reflects on the changes he has seen in stewardship over the years and his vision for the future.
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VideoYour Questions Answered: Asia ex-Japan
In this video, Jonathan Pines, Head of Asia ex-Japan, lifts the lid on where he views opportunity in Asia, what it would take to reduce the strategy’s underweight to India, and how corporate governance reforms in Korea may impact investments.
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White papersThe New Frontier in Fixed Income: Systematic Investing
Bond investors have been looking for an approach that delivers attractive, repeatable, uncorrelated active returns. Is their wait over?
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White papersCalculated Risk Management: Strategy, Tools and Culture for Equity Portfolios
Investors need a better grasp of risk-management tools to gauge a portfolio’s strategic resilience in a rapidly changing world.
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White papersWhat do geopolitical risks mean for central bank FX reserves managers?
Two major industry surveys show that adjusting for geopolitical challenges will impact the way foreign exchange reserves are managed.
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White papersShifting forces - Adapting to a new investment landscape
After a period of relative stability, waves of structural changes have recently led to a shift in the investment regime. With higher interest rates, inflation and geopolitical fragility, the environment is highly unpredictable. How can investors navigate the challenges ahead?
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White papersEmerging Market Debt at State Street Global Advisors
State Street Global Advisors has been running indexed EMD strategies for almost two decades and our experience and expertise has underpinned the growth of this franchise. EMD assets under management at State Street climbed from about $5 billion at the end of 2015 to $40.5 billion at the end of March 2024.
