White papers - all assets – Page 137
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CLOs Well-Positioned Amid Rising Rates, Heightened Uncertainty
In the context of a thin new issue pipeline, secondary market CLOs look more interesting, on balance, relative to new issues.
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SDG Engagement High Yield Credit: 2021 Annual Report
Our 2021 Annual Report outlines how the SDG Engagement High Yield Credit strategy delivered on its colinear objectives: strong financial performance for investors, and future, positive social and environmental impact contributing to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
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High Yield: A Strong Case for Floating Rate
While the negative shocks of late have impacted high yield markets, the asset class remains well-positioned overall—particularly loans, which can offer a degree of protection in a rising-rate environment.
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EM Debt: Finding Fundamental Value in a Shifting Landscape
The current environment is challenging, but much like in the past, opportunities are beginning to arise across the EM debt landscape.
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Strategic impetus for sustainable energy in Europe
Energy security has climbed the European political agenda recently, supporting the low-carbon transition. High metals prices act as a short-term headwind but authorities remain committed to a cleaner future, with the region’s central bank working towards “greening” its monetary policy framework.
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How institutional investors can make a social impact in portfolios
The momentum around net zero investing has helped focus the minds of institutional investors on ways to tackle climate change and how to respond to the changing policy landscape. This has led to fundamental change in how pension funds and insurers view their portfolios over the longer term – leading to the steady integration of environmental risks and opportunities.
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*A low volatility equity strategy that can resist rising rates and inflation*
BNP Paribas Asset Management’s proprietary low volatility equity strategy is designed to be insensitive to changes in interest rates and inflation. With many central banks now raising their policy rates to control surging inflation, this distinguishing feature has probably never been more important.
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French election: markets complacent for Macron victory, but game is not yet won
The first round of the Presidential elections in France took place on Sunday 10 April and the result confirmed the general picture that commentators had anticipated in the weeks leading up to the vote. Incumbent President Emmanuel Macron will face off against National Rally leader Marine Le Pen in the second round, scheduled for 24 April.
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Asset Allocation Committee Outlook - 2Q 2022
Against a background of structurally higher inflation and declining growth, exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Asset Allocation Committee’s (“AAC”) views have become more risk-averse.
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The demise of ESG is much exaggerated
Far from being a casualty of the war in Ukraine, ESG investing is the key to security in energy, food and commodities, says Eoin Murray, Head of Investment, Federated Hermes
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Fixed Income Investment Outlook: 2Q 2022
Global growth uncertainty has accelerated while inflation appears likely to persist. Still, we anticipate neither recession nor stagnation; moreover, central bank tightening expectations have likely peaked, potentially normalizing interest rate volatility and supporting spread sectors.
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Reaping the rewards
In the following interview, Darren Rabenou discusses the role food and agriculture can play in investors’ portfolios, the business’s key focus areas, what impact climate change is having on the sector, amongst other themes. Read the full interview to find out more.
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Why now may be the time to buy EMD
We maintain that EMD assets currently exhibit an entry opportunity as both an undervalued and under-owned asset class, offering the dual advantage of commodity exposure, as well as a more complete policy adjustment than developed markets, with regards to upcoming inflation risks. The potential benefits of EMD include Alpha opportunities from a diversified landscape, diversification potential, and the potential for attractive risk-adjusted returns.
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Economic and Market Review: Key Considerations for Equity Investors
We believe the conflict in Ukraine may turn out to be less critical for equity markets than the upcoming turn we anticipate in the economic growth cycle.
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Global Investment Outlook: Actively Navigating Economic and Geopolitical Shocks
Stephen Dover, Head of Franklin Templeton Investment Institute, and Gene Podkaminer, Head of Research, Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions in conversation about shocks to economic growth highlighting the case for a multi-asset portfolio, the role of alternatives, and active management, in the latest global investment outlook.
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Investment Grade Credit: Higher Rates Aren’t All Bad
The Russia-Ukraine conflict and rising interest rates have affected all bond markets, but opportunities remain among the investment grade universe.
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Has Fear of the Fed Peaked?
As investors continue to digest the likely path of this tightening cycle, we think the dramatic moves of recent weeks are set to ease, laying a good foundation for credit investors.
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Powering the SiC revolution
Silicon carbide compound semiconductor technology is enabling better energy efficiency for electric vehicles manufacturers. What opportunities could this bring?
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New Frontiers: Finding the Untapped Opportunities in Alts
Investors are faced with a host of challenges in today’s market. Whether it be a war raging in Europe, the prospect of higher inflation and interest rates, or an equity market that may look frothy after a relentless run higher, the way forward for traditional investments may not appear as appealing as it was in past years.
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Allocation Views: Simplify the problem—A tighter focus
It has been an eventful start to the year. A significant rotation in equity market leadership in the early part of 2022’s first quarter saw the prospects for growth stocks derailed. This was followed by the shocking outbreak of war in Ukraine, adding new complexity to established geopolitical uncertainties—and all set against a backdrop of slowing economic activity, as well as inflation that was both persistent and troublesome.