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White papersGraph Neural Networks for Asset Management
In this research article, Amundi Quantitative Research explores the use of graph theory and neural networks in asset management. In particular, they show how new alternative data such as supply chain databases require new tools to fully exploit this information.
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2022 Public & Private Credit Market Outlook
Barings’ credit market experts weigh in on the future prospects for asset classes ranging from high yield and emerging markets debt to CLOs and private credit. From interest rates and inflation, to supply chains and COVID, the group discusses the risks and opportunities ahead.
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Metaverse & the Disruption of the Internet
The sci-fi inspired vision behind an idealized metaverse is clear—but the road to get there is uncertain. As the industry tries to adapt existing business models to fit this new (virtual) reality, which companies will be the winners?
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Lessons from COP26 Net-zero pathway a boon to fixed income
Having more data to discuss with corporates is helping to rewrite the framework for investment, says Andrew Jackson, Head of Fixed Income
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Lessons from COP26: Deforestation pledge a ‘pivotal moment’
Despite landmark deals, work must be done to ensure emerging markets get back on track with climate fixing efforts after pandemic hurdle.
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Real assets and net zero: Ambition vs action
How are investors’ commitments to net zero changing? What are the key advancements in ESG? And how is long-term appetite for real assets evolving?
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Credit: The long and short of ESG investing
Credit is an asymmetric asset class. The upside is a coupon payment and limited capital appreciation; the downside is a default to zero. For all maturities and bond types, ESG integration can play a crucial role in mitigating risk.
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Shifts & Narratives #12 - ESG is not a given, the battle for data has just begun
ESG (environmental, social, and governance) investing has been making news headlines recently. With the rising adoption of ESG worldwide, regulatory scrutiny has started to intensify. The focus of this attention has been the assessment of what is effectively the integration of ESG principles into the traditional investment process versus what can sometimes appear to be the mere labelling of investment products as ESG with minimal effort to incorporate ESG aspects – a marketing push put in place to address fast growing investor demand.
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Asia Equities with Shou Pin Choo
With signs that Asian equity markets are coming out of the COVID downturn, Shou Pin Choo, Portfolio Manager in the Emerging Markets and Asia Pacific Equities Team, discusses his latest views on the market.
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Real Estate in China: Sector Focus
Property has been a highly regulated sector within China for many years and in recent times has been the focus of new policy changes. In this article, we take a look at the sector in more detail.
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Allocating to Asia: Reasons Why
Asia is an incredibly dynamic region from an investment perspective. Here, Gian Plebani, Portfolio Manager, Investment Solutions, looks at Asia’s macro environment in more detail and outlines his outlook for the region.
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Money in Covid Times
Is central bank policy orthodoxy a thing of the past? If so, what are the new limits? If not, what is the path to normalization? This report helps frame those key policy considerations.
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Global Investment Views - December 2021
Halloween ‘ghosts’ of Fed tapering, the Evergrande crisis, and the earnings season did not scare the markets. The Fed telegraphed its message well: while keeping the option to adjust tapering depending on the state of the economy, it reiterated the “transitory” inflation narrative.
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Novo Nordisk Throws Its Weight Behind Patients With Obesity And Diabetes
The world’s obesity and sugar-high problems have healthcare budgets bursting at the seams.
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Risk and opportunity in Asia credit: Chinese property, regulatory shifts, inflation
We believe at the point of Evergrande default, the contagion are, less financial and more real economy in nature. This is because the overall exposure of the financial system to Evergrande from a top-down perspective is much more manageable albeit there are risks around selected financial institutions with higher exposures to Evergrande.
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Don’t get lost on the road to Paris: How to avoid the unintended consequences of a net-zero portfolio.
Making pledges and setting targets is the only straightforward thing about decarbonisation. More and more, asset owners will need to demonstrate how their approach is enabling them to reach net zero while future-proofing returns within a specified timeframe. It’s a question of understanding the individual challenges presented by each asset class and factoring this insight into a nuanced and sophisticated decarbonisation approach.
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Macro Views: Carbon: The Price of a Greener World
Carbon has been one of the hottest topics of discussion this year. Climate action is a huge theme that affects both individuals and companies, and governments around the world have been actively addressing this essential topic, as witnessed at the recent COP26 Summit in Glasgow.
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Macro Views: Central Bank Surprise is positive for the short term only
Central banks have returned to centre stage over the past few weeks as inflation expectations have continued to rise sharply and investors have started pricing in swifter adjustments to monetary policies.
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Macro Views: Q3 Earnings Provide Cause For Optimism Despite Failing To Impress Investors
The Q3 earnings season is coming to a close and has thus far proceeded in much the same way as recent quarters: muted expectations from analysts have been surpassed by firms’ results.
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Investment viewpoint: COP26: 7 key takeaways for investors
The Glasgow Climate Pact instilled measured optimism for many in the private sector and government, but disappointed others, including NGOs. The agreement does not seek to keep global warming below 1.5°C, but its commitments to decarbonisation and nature ensure the global economy after COP26 will be significantly different from the one preceding the summit.
