White papers - all assets – Page 148
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White papersAppetite for destruction
Cattle ranching remains the main driver of deforestation in the Amazon, with land cleared for grazing or the production of soy for animal feed. Sonya Likhtman and Joanne Beatty explain how we challenge companies on their supply chains to preserve and restore this important habitat.
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White papersFalling inflation brightens US outlook
US inflation came in slightly weaker than forecast in April, supporting hopes that the Federal Reserve’s aggressive monetary tightening is finally bringing price rises under control.
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White papersBuilding confidence in the voluntary carbon market: the ICVCM’s Core Carbon Principles
The publication of the Core Carbon Principles criteria for carbon programs is an important first step for strengthening confidence and should be closely followed by market participants.
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White papersSeven questions for investors on the US debt ceiling
What is it? US debt ceiling is a statutory limit imposed on the total debt the government is allowed to have
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - June 2023
”The disconnect within the growth and inflation mix and the market hope for the Fed to quickly turn to an easing stance call for a prudent stance on risky assets and further favours bonds and cash.”
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White papersBear With Us: An Evaluation of Valuation
We’ve compared U.S. equities’ 2022 bear market with previous ones to evaluate paths the market could take to end today’s bear market. Based on this data, it’s possible we haven’t seen the market’s lows yet.
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White papersThe value of gender equity in the workplace
Gender gaps open up at an early age and widen when women enter the workforce. Zoe de Spoelberch and Emily DeMasi set out our approach to engaging on gender equity and eliminating sexual harassment from workplaces.
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White papersStewardship Report 2022
At Federated Hermes Limited (FHL) we believe the investment industry can be a powerful force in building resilient companies in resilient economies that create wealth sustainably for investors – and that active stewardship is hugely important to achieve this objective. In this, our third Stewardship Report, we describe our continued stewardship work across asset classes during 2022 and the outcomes of these activities.
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White papersMaersk case study
As Climate Action 100+ co-lead, we have engaged with Maersk on its response to climate change. Since 2016, this has covered areas such as science-based emissions reduction targets, lobbying alignment and sustainability disclosures.
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White papersCounting the cost of the climate crisis
As global temperatures climb, the associated impacts from the climate crisis will become increasingly difficult – and more costly – to manage. How are companies accounting for this risk in their balance sheets? Justin Bazalgette explains why it is important for investors to have confidence in the bottom line.
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White papersMeet the Manager: Sandy Pei
In this latest manager profile, we spoke with Sandy Pei, Portfolio Manager for the Asia ex-Japan and China Equity strategies, to learn more about her career beginnings, the team’s value-conscious approach to investing, and why she likens fund management to treasure hunting.
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White papersRaising the roof
Optimism that a resolution to the US debt ceiling crisis is on the cards helped markets this week. In Turkey, a second-round run-off will decide whether incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan extends his two decades in power.
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White papersThe seven pillars of AT1 wisdom
Filippo Maria Alloatti, Head of Financials (Credit), outlines the seven key reasons why it is crucial to restore trust and investor engagement in the additional tier 1 (AT1) market.
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White papersCollapse frequency: deposits, liquidity, and the new bank-body problem
A rash of US banking collapses has raised fears of system-wide deposit emissions. Fiorino quantifies the issue…
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White papersEOS Stewardship Report 2022
EOS at Federated Hermes has published its third UK Stewardship Report as a service provider, with insights into our cost of living engagements and our work with Climate Action 100+.
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White papersUncut gems: The evolution of ESG in EM sovereign debt
There are few asset classes upon which ESG factors have a more visible and profound impact on financial outcomes than in emerging market sovereign debt. However, effective ESG integration in the space remains inconsistent.
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White papersThe case for Chinese equities
China is the only major economy forecast to grow meaningfully this year, albeit from a low base, and domestic equities are trading at a near record-low valuation relative to the rest of the world.
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White papersSpecial situations: Distressed debt in testing economic terrain
After a 2022 when primary markets were much more selective than in previous years, and on the backdrop of rising interest rates, a number of companies may find themselves struggling to refinance debt when facing a maturity wall in 2024 and 2025.
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White papersA Tale of Two Indices
How an “optical illusion” might be making the S&P 500 look more expensive, and better-performing, than it really is.
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White papersPrivate Markets in Volatile Times
Recent market turbulence provides yet another example of how private equity managers have improved their ability to weather volatile conditions.
