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White papersCan Beijing do enough to maintain the rally?
The Chinese government has prioritised rebooting the country’s flagging economy and unveiled a dramatic stimulus package last month. But initial investor enthusiasm may be tapering off amid follow-up announcements that have been short on specifics.
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White papersImpact Opportunities Equity, Annual Report 2023
As the debate over animal testing intensifies, the Impact Opportunities Equity team explain why companies must establish robust governance and risk management frameworks to ensure ethical practices in ongoing testing. In this report, we explore why embracing the transition to alternatives not only addresses ethical concerns but also presents unique opportunities for innovation.
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White papersRates never sleep
A strong quarter for bonds as a patient, diversified approach is rewarded.
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White papersEconomic nationalism will present a constant challenge for investors
To prepare a presentation on what has changed for long-term investors during the past decade I dug out my notes from 2014. The results were sobering.
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White papersThe Rise of AI and ESG
Artificial intelligence (AI) is touching almost every corner of the global economy. But what are the implications for environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues?
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White papersMedia in search of its Jerry Maguire moment… ‘Show me the money!’
Many investors are familiar with the famous Tom Cruise/Cuba Gooding Jr moment from Jerry Maguire. For those who are not, a struggling sports agent loudly professes he will “show me the money” to keep his only client. 2024 is a major Jerry Maguire moment for the streaming Media companies as they heavily focus on reaching breakeven and driving further profitability.
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White papersSurge of the Secondaries: Financing Growth in an Undercapitalized Industry
With the secondary market growing in leaps and bounds, raising capital remains top of mind for managers. It also underscores the importance of being able to access alternative sources of financing—a key, and sometimes overlooked, variable in the capital overhang equation.
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White papersMaking Biodiversity Investing Actionable
Biodiversity has risen up the sustainable investing agenda. However, investors are grappling with how to integrate this theme into their investment process and to understand what it means, what tools are available, and where to invest. At Goldman Sachs Asset Management, we have been working with clients to clarify their objectives and expand their analytical toolkits related to biodiversity to allow for more targeted investment integration.
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White papersSearching for impact: Comparing transport and renewables from an impact perspective
The energy transition has been the largest opportunity within the infrastructure sector over the past decade (~52% of transactions closed1), and we expect this trend to continue.
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White papersEM Debt: Time to Load Up?
A number of factors have converged to create a potentially compelling opportunity in EM debt. And with prices at attractive levels relative to history, now may be a good time to consider an allocation to the asset class.
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White papersWhat Will Differentiate the Asset Management Winners of Tomorrow?
From the rise of private markets to the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI), the asset management landscape is changing quickly. How can managers stay relevant and competitive in the decade ahead? Martin Horne weighs in.
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White papersIG Credit: Idiosyncratic Opportunities in a Favorable Environment
Given the combination of still-elevated yields, solid fundamentals and technicals, and a resilient U.S. economy, IG corporate credit looks well-positioned for the months ahead.
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White papersHigh Yield: Resilience Amid a Shifting Backdrop
With the favorable fundamental and technical backdrop firmly in place, and attractive income opportunities remaining in both bonds and loans, the case for high yield continues to be compelling.
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White papersA Sector for All Cycles
In this Infrastructure Investor roundtable, Orhan Sarayli discusses what’s driving the growth in appetite for infrastructure debt, how today’s macroeconomic backdrop is creating opportunities, and why the asset class is appealing throughout the cycle.
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White papersThe 2024 Election: Navigating Potential Financial Sector Shifts
We believe the outcome of the US presidential election could alter fundamental dynamics across the financial sector: Banking regulation, crypto, private equity, insurance—all stand to be shaped by the winner in November. Here is a look at some key areas and, in our view, the potential implications for investors.
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White papersFixed Income Investment Outlook 4Q 2024
With the U.S. Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cut, we anticipate broad easing by central banks over the next year across the developed world. However, some caution may be warranted on duration, as markets may be overly optimistic about the initial pace of reductions. Meanwhile still sturdy, if softening, economic conditions along with strong investor demand have contributed to narrow corporate credit spreads, reinforcing the value of a quality emphasis and drawing on yield and price opportunities wherever they emerge.
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White papersWhat Is the Opposite of Confirmation Bias?
Many investors say they anticipate a soft landing for the U.S., but market swings suggest they are seizing on any excuse to position against that thesis.
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White papersAsset Allocation Committee Outlook 4Q 2024
“We do think the Fed will get the first 100 basis points done quickly, but we see the central bank aiming for a return to a neutral rate, rather than an accommodative one—and in a soft-landing environment that would justify a rate cut pause around mid-year 2025, in our view.”
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White papersThe U.S. Election, the Economy and the Markets
Taxes, tariffs, regulation and the deficit: What do we know about the U.S. presidential candidates’ economic proposals and their implications for investors?
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White papersAsset Allocation at Official Institutions: Taking the Three Critical Steps
A deeper dive into our optimized portfolios for Central Bank Reserves, Sovereign Wealth Funds and Public Pension Funds.
