All Strategies articles – Page 6
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White papersSub-Saharan Africa: The Resurgence
Over the last decade, private capital investors have focused almost exclusively on the developed world, particularly the US. As these markets become increasingly saturated with capital, leading to falling lending standards and returns, it is time for private investors to look further afield. One region which has been overlooked by private credit allocators is Sub-Saharan Africa, a vast region of 48 countries which has a host of positive tailwinds that we believe make it an exciting proposition.
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White papersIs global high yield a short duration market now?
Over the duration, duration has declined.
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White papersWhich indices have surprised on the upside?
As summer season in the northern hemisphere begins to wrap up, we take a rollcall of the indices that have outdone themselves so far this year.
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PodcastInfrastructure Debt: From Opaque to Opportunity
Orhan Sarayli, Head of North America for Barings’ Global Infrastructure Debt group joins Streaming Income to discuss the evolving opportunity in infrastructure debt.
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White papers5 leadership lessons from top CEOs
Culture eats strategy for breakfast, according to management guru Peter Drucker.
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White papersUnified Global Alternatives – Hedge Fund Bulletin: Monthly Hedge Fund Update – July 2025
Risk assets produced mostly positive performance in July as investors focus shifted towards constructive earnings, strong inflows from both retail and professional communities, as well as a softening in early month factor rotation pressures. The Dow Jones Industrials, S&P500 and the NASDAQ had positive performance. In Equity / Hedged, US Equity Hedged strategies produced mostly positive returns.
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People NewsRedevco appoints Séverine Maumy as Head of Asset & Transaction Management
Redevco, one of Europe’s largest privately-owned real estate managers, has appointed Séverine Maumy as Head of Asset & Transaction Management effective August 25, 2025. This appointment marks another milestone in Redevco’s growth strategy, strengthening the platform’s capabilities across the full real estate lifecycle. It coincides with a phase of strategic expansion in the retail parks and logistics space, alongside the advancement of Redevco’s proprietary development pipeline.
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White papersThe Power of Embracing Competing Ideas
This year’s recommendation for vacation reading is a fascinating exploration of the sources of rising political polarization in the U.S. and how it can be addressed.
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White papersA spirited return to Asia and China: A multi-asset strategy could help manage risks and deliver more precise outcomes
While investors have seen highs and lows in trade tariff negotiations in the past few months, after selloffs from the initial shock, markets in China and more broadly Asia got back on track and have quietly delivered strong performance this year so far.
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White papersKey catalysts for a sustained rebound in small caps
Small-cap stocks are showing signs of revival thanks to valuation gaps, potential Fed easing and improving macro indicators—though a durable rally will hinge on earnings growth and policy support.
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White papersRate cuts in focus: Diverging data and the politics of monetary policy
Markets are seeing mixed signals — weak payrolls and rising input-costs from tariffs suggest inflation could pick up, even while employment growth slows.
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White papersMo’ Money, Mo’ Problems
With the debt ceiling no longer an issue, the Treasury is set to increase issuance to raise the cash balance in the general account. Treasury intends to use more bills instead of coupon financing. This shift in strategy may pressure the Federal Reserve to adjust its portfolio, which currently holds a much lower proportion of bills than the overall Treasury market. July saw a record $27.7 billion in tariff revenue, yet tariffs remain a minor part of federal government receipts.
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Asset Manager NewsHelsinki light industrial assets added to Slättö’s portfolio
Slättö continues to execute on its successful light-industrial roll-up strategy across Sweden and Finland. In its latest transactions in Finland, Slättö, through its logistics and industrial platform Evolv, has acquired seven light industrial properties in four separate transactions. The newly acquired Finnish properties are flexible multipurpose assets in strong locations along the main highways in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area (HMA).
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White papersO’Connor Global Multi-Strategy Alpha Monthly Letter: An energy transition inflection point
As we pass the halfway mark of 2025, the energy transition landscape has undergone significant transformation. US policy shifts under President Trump – including the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), executive orders supporting nuclear and clean energy, and broader deregulation – have reshaped global energy dynamics.
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Asset Manager NewsSosteneo successfully completes final close of Fund I and launches Fund II
Milan – Sosteneo, a specialist investment manager focused on clean energy infrastructure and part of Generali Investments, today announced the final close of its first flagship fund (Sosteneo Clean Energy Infrastructure Fund or “Fund I”), with more than two-thirds of the portfolio now operational. Fund I raised over €620 million in capital commitments, alongside €80 million in co-investment capital.
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White papersA partnership to deliver breadth and depth on India equity
Why we are collaborating with HDFC Asset Management Company on an India strategy
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White papersPlatform wars: How competition could reshape China’s gig worker economy
China’s vast army of gig workers is the backbone of the country’s digital economy, powering consumption and logistics infrastructure. Despite offering flexibility and opportunity, the gig economy also presents challenges such as weak labour protection and income insecurity.
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White papersStrategy Outlook – Unified Global Alternatives - Hedge Funds Third Quarter 2025
Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs set global equity markets off to a volatile start in Q2 but they ultimately finished the quarter strongly positive as deals were negotiated and uncertainty eased. UGA HF Broad Based Diversified and Broad Based Neutral strategies generated positive performance during the quarter, with gains predominantly driven by Equity Hedged and Trading strategies, while Credit / Income and Relative Value strategies contributed smaller profits.
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White papersSolvency II: Opening New Securitization Lanes for Insurers
Revamped insurance regulations could bring securitized investments back into play.
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White papersUnlocking idiosyncratic alpha: Quick takes on capital markets
In an environment shaped by volatile macro trends, focused active stock selection—so-called idiosyncratic alpha—offers a resilient source of outperformance. Managers who can identify opportunities beyond broad market movements are best positioned to build robust, long-term portfolios.
