White papers - all assets – Page 237
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White papersESG: Managing Climate Risk in EM Corporate Debt Portfolios
EM companies are making strides when it comes to capturing and disclosing climate risks, but there is work still to be done. Encouragingly, investors and managers are often able to go a few steps further to fill the gaps.
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White papersMeeting critical metals demand for a sustainable future
Growth in the net-zero digital economy relies on increased production of critical ICT* metals and rare earths. How can we green the world and connect it, while limiting the social and environmental impact?
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White papersThree Factors Shaping the Opportunity in Asian Equities
Due largely to the supportive structural trends unfolding across the region—from digitization, to de-globalization, to the rising importance of sustainability—the long-term potential in Asian equities remains positive.
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White papersAdapt to Change
The NB Global Sustainable Equities team invests in companies that do no harm, have a durable competitive position and are adaptive to change.
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White papersThe vital role of investors in the carbon transition
Pre-COVID-19, the transition to a low carbon economy was already enjoying several tailwinds. But the onset of the pandemic has fuelled this drive as companies, governments and investors appear to have galvanised their efforts like never before in a bid to tackle climate change.
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - July 2021
The waters look to have remained calm in financial markets, despite the hot numbers coming from the real economy.
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White papersIt’s not easy being green: analysing corporate treatment of carbon-intensive activities
In response to the climate crisis the economy shows clear signs of shifting from “brown” to “green”. Driving this secular change, companies lower their carbon footprint by winding down or divesting carbon-intensive activities.
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White papers*Spotting the mega trends and the potential winners*
A number of mega trends are set to shape our world as it emerges from the pandemic, including disruptive forces that were already in place before Covid. For investors, this is a time to pay close attention: Uncertainty creates opportunities and to capitalise on disruption, you must be able to identify the long-term beneficiaries.
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White papersThe “great acceleration” intensifies pressure on insurers
While the world is recovering from 2020’s massive shock, it accentuated the challenges facing insurers. There is now greater urgency to adapt business models and portfolios while looking afresh at asset-liability management.
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White papersMunis in a new light
Things are not always what they seem. This is proving true in the municipal bond market, where a perception shift is underway that carries profound implications – and opportunities – for investors.
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White papersThe Great Reset: Rethinking Globalization
The COVID-19 pandemic has provided a unique opportunity to reset and rethink our approach for a better future.
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White papersEquity factor investing – An ever-evolving journey
The multi-faceted nature of equity factor investing means it can play a dynamic and highly useful role in portfolios, especially for investors looking for a diversified exposure that can perform in the long run.
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White papersBond Yields Under a More Hawkish Fed
A more hawkish Fed may not lift Treasury or investment grade credit yields, and that raises important questions for fixed income investors and asset allocators.
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White papersBiden agenda: tackling income inequality and its potential inflation impact
The election of President Joe Biden has led to a turn in US government policy. This paper explores income and wealth inequality in the United States and President Biden’s policies aimed at addressing this issue, including his proposal of a corporate tax hike.
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White papersIs diversification over?
Diversification – exposure to multiple risky assets to help reduce portfolio risk – can enable a portfolio to thrive in many different market environments.
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White papersEuropean infra debt: An investment for the post-Covid era
While not immune to the consequences of Covid, infrastructure debt proved to be a resilient asset class in 2020 by continuing to generate stable income throughout the year. Key sectors such as telecommunications and utilities encapsulated this resilience through the essential nature of the services provided.
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White papersSuzano: engaging on ESG issues
Sao Paolo-based pulp and paper producer Suzano is a holding in the Federated Hermes Unconstrained Credit Fund.
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White papersMarket’s view of transitory inflation in the US may be premature
We have seen an interesting paradox in the markets over the last couple of months: 10-year US Treasury yields and break-even rates on 10-year maturity TIPS (Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities) have moved lower even as inflation has moved meaningfully higher.
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White papersPrivate credit markets - opportunities opening up across the spectrum
With countries around the world rolling out their vaccine programmes and with growing optimism about the outlook for the global economy, has a potential return to normality been reflected in private and illiquid credit?
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White papersBig Tech Stocks: How to gauge regulatory risk
When it comes to America’s biggest technology companies, it seems like regulatory risk has never been higher. Most large technology platforms are facing pressure from US and European authorities, while lawmakers on Capitol Hill seem more inclined to doing something — rather than nothing.
