All Strategies articles – Page 8
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White papersMobilising finance for sustainable transition
The lack of financing for sustainability transition across companies in emerging markets (EMs) has created a critical gap. With EM corporates facing limited access to dedicated funding pools, it is vital to channel capital into companies that are actively implementing ambitious and measurable sustainability initiatives. By supporting businesses on their journey towards sustainable practices, investors may catalyse positive environmental and social change while generating long-term financial returns.
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White papers9 advantages of emerging market debt
Globally, yields on high-quality assets feel thin once adjusted for inflation and tax. Corporate balance sheets look sound, yet spreads are tight and carry is limited. Under such circumstances, emerging market debt offers a clear payoff profile.
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White papersDo you want to track—or do you want to lead?
In an era of benchmark concentration and high performance dispersion, investors face a fundamental question: track the market, or target outperformance by adding active risk that may lead to underperformance?
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White papersReframing China: Why It’s Time to Rethink China Exposure as “AllChina”
For decades, global investors have treated China as a fragmented market: Mainland China as emerging, Hong Kong as developed, and Macau as too small to matter. This divide reflected the 1997 “one country, two systems” framework that granted Hong Kong a high degree of autonomy. But that separation is increasingly obsolete.
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White papersThe Case for a Standalone India Allocation
India is rapidly emerging as a key player in the global economy, currently ranked as the fifth-largest with a nominal GDP of US$ 3.9 trillion. It is projected to become the third-largest economy by the end of the decade, with GDP expected to surpass US$ 6 trillion.
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White papersEmerging market investment grade bonds: a strategic anchor in today’s uncertain world
Emerging market investment grade (EM IG) bonds, considered the defensive corner of fixed income, offer the potential for steady returns from higher yields and lower volatility. These bonds are underpinned by strong fundamentals, broad regional and sector diversification, and a track record of resilience during financial crises. Active managers can capitalize on inefficiencies within the EM IG space, presenting a compelling investment opportunity.
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People NewsRedevco launches pan-European retail parks strategy with €500 million commitment from CBRE Investment Management
London, October 2, 2025 -Redevco, one of Europe’s largest privately-owned real estate management firms, today announces the launch of its closed-end Redevco European Retail Parks Fund. This new investment vehicle focuses on acquiring and managing high-quality, convenience-led retail parks across Europe and the UK. The strategy is backed by commitments from CBRE Investment Management’s (“CBRE IM”) Indirect Real Estate Strategies, acting on behalf of global institutional investors, as well as co-investment by Redevco.
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White papersLight industrial and logistics real estate in Europe: a cornerstone for diversified investment strategies
In the ever-changing European real estate landscape, light industrial properties have emerged as a strategically asset class. With their flexibility, multi-tenant structures and proximity to urban centres, these assets are a compelling addition to diversified investment portfolios. At Swiss Life Asset Managers, light industrial real estate is a key pillar of our investment strategy, alongside logistics, life sciences and living – the 4L strategy, underscoring its long-term relevance and performance potential.
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Asset Manager NewsGenerali Investments Completes Acquisition of Majority Stake in MGG Investment Group
NEW YORK and MILAN – Generali Investments, a leading global investment management firm and part of the Generali Group, and MGG Investment Group (“MGG”), a U.S. private direct lending investment firm with over $6.5 billion in assets under management which was launched in 2014 by Kevin Griffin and McCourt Global, today announced Generali Investments’ wholly-owned subsidiary, Conning & Company, completed its acquisition of a 77% stake in MGG and its affiliates.
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PodcastThe $100 Trillion Inheritance
On this episode of Disruptive Forces, host Anu Rajakumar sits with Stephanie Luedke, Head of Private Wealth at Neuberger Berman, to demystify the changing dynamics of generational wealth transfer and its growing impact on families, advisors, and the broader market. Together, they discuss the drivers of this historic shift, explore trends in family governance and investment behavior, and share practical perspectives for those looking to sustain their legacy in a rapidly evolving world.
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VideoThe MDT factor: How MDT is different from traditional fundamental and quant equity strategies
Scott Conlon, Investment Director, MDT Advisers, breaks down how MDT sets itself apart from traditional fundamental and quant equity strategies – offering a data-driven, dynamic edge.
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White papersWhen down is up and South is North: Trade finance and tariffs
Tariffs continue to dominate headlines, drawing the focus of policymakers, businesses and consumers alike. These trade barriers, often enacted to shield domestic industries, can have profound effects on global commerce. A well-structured trade finance strategy offers investors the potential ability to seize these emerging opportunities.
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White papersIndex investing and Dr. Frankenstein’s creation
Something changes when the benchmark takes on a life of its own.
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White papersInfrastructure Debt: A Strategic Anchor in a Shifting Landscape
Infrastructure debt is evolving into a cornerstone of institutional portfolios. Barings explores how macro trends, financing shifts, and investor innovation are reshaping the market and unlocking long-term value.
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White papersECB strategy review: The investment implications
A cursory glance at the European Central Bank’s (ECB) 2025 monetary policy strategy assessment shows no major changes to its last review four years earlier – something which should, in the main, comfort investors. However, a deeper dive into the document and the surrounding macroeconomic backdrop reveals it to be - in our view at least - an ECB strategy policy overhaul, rather than a technical fine-tuning exercise.
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White papersDivergence calls for diversification: Asia’s investors look to Europe
Over more than a decade, many Asian countries have looked beyond their own borders for long-term investment opportunities, with significant amounts of capital being directed towards the US. This year we note that Asian investors are increasingly aiming at rebalancing their portfolios, with European assets deemed as an attractive alternative.
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White papersMuni market: embracing challenge to create opportunity
The municipal bond market is approaching a compelling inflection point. While headlines focus on yield curves and historical comparisons, a deeper narrative is emerging — one of resilience, strategic opportunity and potential reward for forward-thinking investors.
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White papersThe Cost of Inaction: Physical Risk & Adaptation
The cost of underestimating climate change is mounting. We examine the risks to agriculture, utilities, insurance and real estate through eroded asset values and increased volatility and consider how investors can react.
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White papersThe factors driving Eurozone investment potential to the next level
The world is changing, and investors need to have a clear view of how, and what that means for Europe.
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White papersIn the public versus private debate, who’s winning?
Private markets have increasingly captured investor attention over recent years. However, public markets still dominate most portfolios. Here, the chief investment officers (CIOs) of M&G Investments debate the merits and drawbacks from choosing one over the other.
