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White papersReconciling the Data and the Markets
Inflation is up, Treasury yields are down, and the recovery trade is on the ropes—we believe it’s all more evidence of a fiercely debating, two-way market.
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White papersDelta Blues
The Delta variant of the coronavirus is rattling markets and poses real risks, but we should not be distracted from the successful impact of vaccinations.
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White papersWhat you need to know about lithium
Lithium is now widely accepted as a key metal in the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) on our way to a net-zero economy, as exemplified by US Geological Survey’s (USGS) classification of lithium as a ‘critical mineral resource’. In this article, we discuss why it is so important to the EV story, and explain why not all lithium is created equally from an environmental perspective.
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White papersESG Thema #1 - Introduction to Net Zero
Since last year, there has been a tremendous acceleration of net zero commitments, showing that despite the Covid crisis, the climate change mitigation goals set in the Paris Agreement remain firmly on the agenda.
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White papersTen for 2021—Midyear Update
Last November, the heads of our four investment platforms identified the key themes they anticipated would guide investment decisions in 2021.
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White papersDark matters in finance: why climate change is bending bank disclosure standards
Financial institutions have historically ignored unquantified risks hidden in plain sight in the real world. But as Fiorino reveals, climate change is pushing the boundaries of financial risk disclosure into unknown territory…
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - August 2021
The past weeks have confirmed that phase one of the ‘great recovery’ is now behind us. We have entered a new sequence: PMIs decelerating from their peaks and concerns about the spread of the Delta Covid19 variant are features of it.
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White papersSustainable oceans in focus in EOS’s Q2 Public Engagement Report
The Q2 Public Engagement Report from EOS at Federated Hermes takes a deep dive into our oceans, examining threats from overfishing, pollution and global heating. Plus, a look at the recent voting season and why 2021 may come to be seen as a watershed for climate change stewardship.
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White papersChina regulation: From tech to education
China has imposed stricter regulations on the education sector, extending the regulatory reach that had focused on e-commerce and internet companies as the authorities seek to prevent market abuse and improve oversight. The move caused education stocks to plunge and hit broader investor sentiment towards Chinese stocks (including large-cap internet companies).
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White papersBig oil faces big challenges on climate change
After surviving a steep collapse in oil prices in 2020, major oil companies are being pressed by louder calls to figure out their contributions to societal goals of net zero emissions by 2050.
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White papersDeveloping a Roadmap for ESG Performance
Neuberger Berman’s Engagement Series presents insights and case studies on our dialogue with companies, government entities and other securities issuers.
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White papersFixed Income Perspectives - July 2021
Financial markets rallied amid stronger-than-expected recoveries in many parts of the global economy and signs that central banks intend to remain more accommodative than had been widely anticipated earlier in 2021.
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White papers*Paving the path to inclusive growth*
Are you looking for diversification benefits while simultaneously aligning your financial ambitions and societal values?
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White papersTransitory is the Name of the Game
Muted reaction to a high U.S. CPI reading confirmed markets believe the Fed is heading to a policy mistake following recent upward shift in median dots. In the U.S., we watch the release of flash PMIs, while the ECB should adjust policy strategy. In Asia, Japan CPI remains benign.
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White papersDeja vu for CLOs?
Heavy supply around quarterly payment dates has led to predictable periods of spread widening in the CLO market—creating attractive relative value opportunities up and down the capital structure.
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White papersIG Credit: Flexibility is Key
While uncertainty remains around rates and inflation, opportunities continue to emerge across IG credit, including in areas outside of traditional corporate bonds.
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White papersThree Reasons for EM Corporate Short Duration Debt
While the potential for inflation and rising rates could create a headwind for EM debt, a short duration approach can provide an opportunity to pick up incremental yield and diversification, with less volatility.
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White papersAmundi Pension Funds Letter n°12
The coming of summer has also seen the return of extreme heatwaves, catastrophic flooding and devastating forest fires. The arrival of the COP26 could not be more timely given the need for a universal response to the climate crisis. Pension funds as major global asset owners have a key role to play in this response.
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White papersThe Preferred Option
How tailored solutions deploying preferred stock can help private equity-owned companies solve a pressing challenge in their capital structures—and earn very attractive risk-adjusted returns in the process.
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White papersCLO equity: Where does it fit in investor allocations?
CLO equity has garnered increasing levels of investor interest, primarily due to the potential for high returns driven by a robust yield profile – a relative rarity in today’s low-yield investment landscape.
