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Emerging Markets Insights: Emerging market earnings outlook
1. Earnings season. The earnings season in emerging markets is underway. Flat headline earnings growth in 2023 masks significant divergence across individual markets.
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Keynote Interview: The renewables path is clear
In an article originally published by Infrastructure Investor magazine, Matt Ridley, partner at Schroders Greencoat, says the right time for renewables is now, with the required investment in renewable energy and associated infrastructure representing a multi-trillion dollar opportunity globally.
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Do volatility forecasts benefit from range-based measures?
MARS, our Multi-Asset Research Series, focuses on complex topics in the realm of multi asset to bring quantitative investment research back to Earth. In this second issue, we continue to explore range-based volatility measures and consider their advantages to improve volatility forecasts versus other estimators.
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In-house expertise and the right investment strategy make the difference in financing fiber
Fiber optic cable networks are fast becoming an important asset class and the successful partnership between Primevest Capital Partners (Primevest CP) and Germany’s Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) highlights how a distinctive approach to investing is bringing super-fast internet into even more homes.
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ECB: Not Pausing―Yet
The ECB’s May rate hike was all about avoiding surprises and distinguishing itself from the Fed’s dovish message the day before. With inflation still high, the ECB “is not pausing.”
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What is an ELTIF?
The European Long-Term Investment Fund aims to boost and sustain growth in Europe. But what is an ELTIF, and how does it work in practice?
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Don’t Bank on Bank Loans in 2023
As bond yields rose in 2022, investors sought refuge in high-yield bank loans, whose floating coupons are often heralded as an antidote to rising rates. But with conditions shaping up differently in 2023, bank loans may face challenges. We think income-seeking investors should instead consider a more diversified approach that balances rate and credit risks. Here’s why.
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Private vs. Public Investment Strategies – Reported and Real-World Performance
Based on reported cumulative returns, private assets – especially buyout funds – outperformed public assets by a wide margin from 2005 to 2021. However, this traditional performance comparison is misleading because reported performance of private assets does not reflect the real-world performance experienced by CIOs.
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Sustainability watch: plant-based nylon, melting ice sheets and green hydrogen
Our selection of sustainability news from April includes landmark regulations and targets set across Europe, as well as examples of companies using alternative raw materials and forming sustainability partnerships.
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Is This the Final Fed Hike, for Now?
As expected, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to hike its key interest rate, the federal funds rate, by 25 basis points (bps; 100 bps equal 1.00%), to a range of 5.00% to 5.25%. Despite the banking sector’s ongoing wobbles—most recently, First Republic Bank’s takeover by JP Morgan over the past weekend—the FOMC sees fighting inflation as its highest priority.
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The Fed Gazes into a Spinning Compass
The Fed raised its policy rate by another 25 bps at its May meeting and hinted that its hiking campaign may have concluded. However, Chair Powell also understandably conveyed some uncertainty.
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How tackling food waste contributes to climate change mitigation
Discussions about food and its impact on climate change often concern the value chain from fork to plate – and even more often focus on the production side – but eliminating food loss and waste can make an equally notable contribution. Addressing this major issue requires solutions that range from basic common sense to innovative packaging, transport and storage.
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Bond Investors May Find Most Rate Pivot Potential in UK, EU
As consumers suffer the biggest inflation hit in 50 years, bond investors must anticipate how quickly prices will stabilize, when interest rates will fall and which fixed-income markets can provide the best pay-offs.
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The Inflation Reduction Act: implications for U.S. timberland and agriculture
Aiming to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 40% by 2030, this legislation represents the single largest investment in climate and clean energy solutions in American history. We examine its potential impact on foresters and farmers—and on investments in U.S. timberland and agriculture.
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Why are fallen angels the pick of high yield?
How could fallen angels offer a high-yield (HY) exposure of superior quality in a strategic allocation? We consider how investors can use these bonds to improve performance potential while mitigating relative ratings risk. In our previous insight of this three-part series, we made the case for a dedicated allocation to the segment due to the ability of price recovery to drive outperformance, and a compelling supply outlook.
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Commercial real estate: The case for net lease and sale-leasebacks in Europe
In this challenging environment, Clarion Partners believes that defensive real estate strategies such as net lease and sale-leasebacks can provide an attractive opportunity for CRE investors.
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Experiential investing: How Web3 commercial transactions are creating new asset classes
In this issue of Disruptive Technology Views, we examine how the Web3 ecosystem can turn transactions into multi-dimensional investment opportunities and discuss a recent real-world example involving NFTs.
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Climate Transition: Choosing an Index
Climate transition strategies involve challenging implementation questions. Among the most important is choosing an index. This paper explores the trade-offs and makes a case for using standard market indexes.
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Why social infrastructure now?
Investors ready to take advantage of the perpetual benefits and new catalysts for social infrastructure can be rewarded financially, while creating much-needed social and environmental impact
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Commercial Real Estate: Emerging Value Amidst the Storm
This post provides a brief overview of current conditions within the CRE market, assess the implications of tighter lending conditions, and shares our investment views in the current environment.