White papers - all assets – Page 21
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White papersEuropean infrastructure - Striking the right balance
Despite macroeconomic turmoil in some markets, infrastructure decarbonisation and digitalisation remain viable and appealing thematic investment options in Europe. Karen Azoulay, Head of Infrastructure Debt and Paul-Francois Prouvost, Private Assets Investor Relations, review the opportunities in European Infrastructure.
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White papersAI, cloud computing see data markets mature
Principal Asset Management’s Matt Hackman and Sebastian Dooley see data centres emerge as in-demand asset as a matter of function and investment
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White papersFrance after Lecornu: What’s next?
PM Lecornu’s resignation follows opposition from both left and right parties regarding the composition of his government, which was announced on Sunday evening. As was the case when the Bayrou government fell, President Macron now has two options
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White papersFrom niche to core: Asset-based finance emerges as a driving force as private debt markets continue to evolve
Asset-based finance is capturing the attention of institutional investors – from pension schemes to insurers – thanks to its diverse risk-return drivers and its growing role as a strategic building block in investors’ portfolios.
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White papersEurope: A global leader in sustainable investment opportunities
For years Europe has been the indomitable epicentre in the battle against climate change. Thanks to its solid, long-term commitments, today it is an international hive of innovation and investment opportunity – and one which could hugely benefit given that globally annual clean energy investment needs to more than triple by 2030 to $4trn to reach net zero by 2050.
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White papersEuropean equities offer potential long-term growth and value
European stocks have enjoyed significant outperformance in 2025, with the regions indices comfortably outpacing other major markets.
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White papersThe impasse in the US Congress
The US government shut down on 1 October, following disagreements between Republicans and Democrats over healthcare-related spending. In particular, the Democrats are demanding an extension of the premium subsidies provided under the Affordable Care Act, which are due to expire by year-end.
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White papersCapturing the European Risk Premia Dislocation
When the facts change, we change our minds. The ‘liberation day’ sell-off increased the value proposition of non-U.S. markets, particularly in Europe and Asia. This is no longer the case.
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White papersYield Convergence Reshapes Portfolio Strategy
Yield differentials across asset classes have narrowed to historic lows, reshaping portfolio risk and opportunity. In this context, diversifying allocations and locking in higher fixed income yields offers a more compelling risk-reward for multi-asset investors.
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White papersParis Climate Agreement: Why the investment case remains strong
There has been increasing negative sentiment against climate change mitigation and broader sustainable investing in 2025, most notably from the second Trump administration in the US. However, we believe the case remains strong for investors aiming to align with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
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White papersAI in investment research
As the investment landscape evolves, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies with human cognitive processes emerges as the next frontier in investments.
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White papersSolid foundations: The case is building for infrastructure equity
In this article Viktor Dietrich, Research Director for infrastructure, venture capital and natural capital, revisits the case for investing in European infrastructure equity. He suggests reasons why small-to-mid-sized opportunities should feature prominently on investors’ radar.
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White papersWhat is the next chapter for the dollar?
Structural tailwinds that have supported the US dollar over the past three years appear to be fading: global growth is converging, the US Federal Reserve has started to cut rates, and the European Central Bank is set to hike.
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - October 2025
US bond yields have declined over the past couple of months, and gold has touched records levels. Global and US equities have also reached new highs on the back of expectations of continued economic strength in the US, the monetary easing cycle, earnings resilience, and AI-led momentum. We see an inherent contradiction here, but agree with the monetary easing aspect. The contradiction arises from the view that if the Fed implements rate cuts mainly to address a slowing economy, then the effects of a slowing economy should already be evident in weak labour markets, consumption, and eventually in corporate earnings.
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White papersA balancing act: how can sustainably managed forests offer investment opportunities while protecting forestland and safeguarding biodiversity?
While the notions of natural capital and nature-based solutions are spreading amongst the investment community, the initial focus has been on a forest’s ability to sequester and store carbon. When it comes to forests as a solution to the biodiversity crisis, very few investors new to forestry investing know what sustainable forest management endeavours to achieve, and why it can indeed be one of the answers to safeguarding biodiversity.
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White papersNavigating volatility: The rise of Cboe Credit Index Futures in a transforming bond market
In an era defined by macroeconomic uncertainty and digital transformation, credit futures are revolutionizing how investors manage risk and access liquidity. Cboe® Credit Index Futures were designed to mirror the liquidity and structure of popular credit ETFs and have seen record adoption in recent years. This growth reflects a broader transformation in how investors manage credit exposure, hedge risk and optimize capital allocation.
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White papersBeyond emerging markets: unlocking benefits of frontier local currency debt
Frontier local currency debt is among the most overlooked corners of the global fixed income market, yet it offers a rare mix of diversification, yield, and - contrary to popular belief - relatively low volatility. Building on the familiar case for emerging market debt, frontier markets take investors a step further into smaller, less crowded economies that remain far off the radar of most global allocators. Few are better positioned for this challenge than Aktia’s Emerging Markets team, which has been managing the Aktia EM Frontier Bond+ strategy for nearly a decade.
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White papersHarnessing thematic indices to support European growth and portfolio resilience
How do you achieve long-term objectives in an environment of uncertainty without sacrificing agility? This is the question being asked by many pension funds and institutional asset managers facing persistent macroeconomic uncertainty, shifting policy dynamics and heightened market volatility. Thematic indices are a compelling solution - not merely as performance trackers, but as forward-looking allocation tools aligned with the ongoing structural transformations in Europe’s economic fabric.
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White papersEmerging markets: The answer to more than one question
Investing often begins with a question. Precisely what that question is, however, will be determined by a range of factors – your appetite for risk, your investment philosophy or, perhaps most importantly, your time horizon. For example, if you’re comfortable making short-term calls on asset allocation and believe you possess the gift of timing the market, you might start by asking:
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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.
