All White papers articles – Page 12
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Is carbon capture the climate fix we need?
To date, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) has been long on promises and short on delivery. But hard-to-abate industries are likely to rely on the technology to get to net-zero emissions. Michael Yamoah and Shoa Hirosato examine the implications for companies and investors.
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Public Engagement Report Q1 2024
The Q1 Public Engagement Report from EOS at Federated Hermes focuses on carbon capture, utilisation and storage and the implications for companies relying on it to meet their net-zero emission targets. Plus, how the growth of sustainable bonds has reinforced the case for credit engagement.
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Your Questions Answered: Global Emerging Markets
In the latest in our ‘Your Questions Answered’ series, Chris Clube, Co-Portfolio Manager on the GEMs strategy, discusses the team’s definition of a ‘quality’ company, their view on investing in Chinese equities and whether the India growth story is overhyped.
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Paradigm shift: market snapshot
Stronger-than-forecast US economic reads and hawkish comments from the US Federal Reserve have brought rate-cut hopes crashing to earth.
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Korea discount: a dream deferred?
South Korean authorities are looking at a number of measures to address the ‘Korea discount’. Most won’t work, says Jonathan Pines, Lead Portfolio Manager, Asia ex-Japan Equity.
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Article 15 for 15: A US SMID retrospective
Over the 15 years of his involvement in the US small- and mid-cap Strategy, portfolio manager Mark Sherlock has witnessed many different markets and economic conditions. Read our retrospective to learn the importance of seeking downside protection, how the tortoise beats the hare and why you should never let a good crisis go to waste.
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Opportunities at the longer end of the commercial paper curve?
Federated Hermes’ Short Term Investments Committee of portfolio managers meets on a monthly basis to provide insights, strategise, and discuss investment opportunities across the short end of the yield curve.
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Seeds of change: Engaging on deforestation
Halting and reversing tropical deforestation will be essential if we are to avoid the consequences of severe climate change and biodiversity loss.
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Short duration credit: ride the wave
The Euro Kurzlaufer Strategy’s global short duration approach allows it to respond and maximise overall returns based on the relative value of assets, whatever the direction of yields.
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SDG Engagement Equity Q1 2024 case study
Our Q1 case study looks at Chicago-headquartered bank Wintrust Financial and its efforts to support the credit needs of low- and moderate-income neighbourhoods in the Chicago area; in so doing helping to reduce the number of ‘unbanked’ households in the US.
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Capitalizing on aligned interests with banks to diversify revenue streams
Insurance companies are generally able to invest cash at long tenors and face the challenge of investing it in a way that maximizes their return in a capital constrained framework such as the one defined by the Solvency II directive in Europe while maintaining profitability in a volatile financial market.
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Amundi Insurance Insights #2
In the ever-evolving landscape of the insurance sector, many of the themes identified in 2023 continue to reverberate in 2024. Against a backdrop of slowing growth, high interest rates, geopolitical turmoil, environmental risks, as well as regulatory shifts, insurers are urged to take proactive measures to better position themselves to navigate the complexities of the investment landscape and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
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U.S. Election: Age, Cash and Conflict
A political observer gives Joe Biden the edge, but thinks plenty could happen before November.
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Decarbonising steel: redefining the value chain and the role of iron ore miners
The global steel industry is currently responsible for about 7% to 9% of annual global CO2 emissions. In some countries like China, South Korea, and Japan, emissions from the steel sector are nearly double the global average, at 15%, 14% and 12% respectively. Demand for steel is expected to grow.
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Geopolitical risk will grow: here is how we track it
In order to better understand geopolitical trends, Amundi has developed the Geopolitical Sentiment Tracker (GST). The tool aims to inform the investment process: it includes a variety of datapoints allowing investors and researchers to better understand and be alerted to rising risks. It also allows our teams to identify opportunities.
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French mortgage rates fall rapidly in Q1
Q1 data suggests the market has reached a turning point, supporting demand for new-home sales to private individuals.
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The Pitfalls of Investing In Factor Indices
Factor indices are a far cry from “passive” investing and may be ill-designed to deliver optimal risk-adjusted returns.
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An Ocean of Difference
‘Copy and paste’ your U.S. inflation outlook onto Europe and you may miss the opportunity in core European bonds.
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Higher Yields Burnish IG Credit’s Luster
Spreads continue to grind tighter—but current elevated yields, combined with the potential for attractive total returns, continue to draw investors into IG credit.
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EM Debt: Reasons for Optimism, But Risks Remain
The upbeat note on which EM debt entered the year continues to prevail. While tailwinds exist, there is also a myriad of potential risks to navigate in the coming months.