White papers - all assets – Page 129
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White papersEmbracing diversity, equity, and inclusion: nurturing diverse talent for lasting business success
In recent years, we have seen conversations about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) take centre stage as part of a wider discussion about sustainability and meeting societal expectations about doing the right thing.
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White papersCorporate lending: Contrasting US and European private credit
Private credit – historically viewed as a niche asset class – has seen exponential growth over the last decade. Here, we explore key differences between the US and European private credit markets.
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White papersThe Global Challenges for the Next Generation
The Annual IMF Meetings in Marrakech raised an interesting question: Is the whole world a developing economy now—and can it pay for that development?
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White papersThe Case for Co-investments
Scarcity of co-investment capital could be creating a window of opportunity.
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White papersWhatever happened to the recession - and does it matter for bonds?
Despite interest rates being hiked to their highest level since the mid-2000s and a mini crisis in the US banking sector, the US and other developed market economies remain in relatively robust health. A recession has, so far, been avoided.
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White papersHow to think about bonds in this new world
After the global financial crisis (GFC) in 2008, investors reduced their allocation to bonds, and broadly remained underweight the asset class for more than a decade. In 2022, the long period of accommodative central bank policy came to an end as inflation accelerated.
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White papersShorter versus longer-dated bonds: Is there a role for both in investor portfolios?
Money market and short-dated (one-to-five-year) bond yields are the highest they have been since the end of the 2008/2009 global financial crisis.
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White papersWill Markets Do the Fed’s Job of Tightening Financial Conditions?
In this monthly series, we take a quick, comprehensive look at current macroeconomic themes that matter to clients.
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White papersGlobal inflation: Have deflationary forces subsided?
Global inflation continues to gradually cool, helped by lower energy prices and the impact of tighter monetary conditions. However, getting inflation back to 2% on a sustained basis could prove more difficult and depend on whether longer-term deflationary forces are able to re-assert themselves.
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White papersSustainable Global Equity, Annual Report 2022-23
This year’s annual report focuses on the UN SDGs and explores how two different trends are supporting progress on a number of objectives.
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White papersA sea change for global shipping
Nordic ferry group Scandlines is completing the construction of one of the world’s first electric freight ferries.
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White papersThe COP conundrum
Much has been achieved but much more needs to be done if the COP convention is to retain credibility.
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White papersRisks rise but markets hold steady
The conflict in Israel and Gaza has not moved markets… yet.
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White papersBiodiversity investing: three drivers of alpha
Protecting biosystems is an obligation for responsible investors but we believe it can also bring long-term rewards.
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White papersA view on Italy and its government debt
On 20 October, S&P Global Ratings announced that it was keeping its rating of Italian debt unchanged with a stable outlook. The rating agency’s decision kicks-off a wave of autumn credit assessments and will be followed by DBRS Morningstar on 27 October, Fitch Ratings on 10 November and finally Moody’s on 17 November
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White papersWhy renewable energy is such a good fit for private investors
Private investors have been excluded from infrastructure investment in the past. But renewable energy now offers new opportunities both in terms of return and risk management.
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White papers360° Fixed Income Report, Q4 2023: Debt, deficit, dispelling doubts
In our latest fixed income report, 360°, the credit team provide an overview of the key themes shaping the fixed income narrative and their outlook for the remainder of 2023 and beyond.
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White papersDoing good and doing well: Our approach to sustainable fixed income
What are the core principles of sustainable investing, why does it make sense in this environment, and what kind of companies do we look to invest in? Mitch Reznick, Head of Sustainable Fixed Income, shares the team’s view.
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White papersMiddle East crisis unnerves regional bond markets
The spreads between the average yields of bonds issued by Jordan and Egypt and equivalent US Treasuries rose sharply this week.
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - November 2023
Look out for growth, but with an eye on inflation
