All White papers articles – Page 157
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White papersCOP28: Expect Disappointment and You’ll Never Be Disappointed
Four things to look out for amid the pessimism at this year’s climate-change gathering.
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White papersEuropean High Yield: A Clear Case for Active Management
Passive European high-yield strategies may not be as cheap as they appear, and may pose more risk than you think.
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White papersBreaking Down the Liquidity Silos
Breaking down the boundaries between liquid and illiquid assets could broaden our outlook and better align portfolios to our objectives and time horizon.
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White papersResilient private credit fills a growing need across U.S. and Europe
The U.S. and European private credit markets have been a significant success- story of asset management for the last decade. Having begun life as a source of financing for mid-market companies that could not raise funds elsewhere, private credit has grown into a serious and credible competitor to both traditional bank debt and the liquid markets (i.e., the leveraged loans and high yield bonds), something that would have seemed fanciful just a few years ago. Now, private credit players are regularly financing the entirety of multi-billion-dollar debt structures.
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White papersThe future’s bright, the future’s digital
Today’s world is shaped by powerful structural shifts –from shifting demographics to the transition to a low-carbon economy. These mega forces create themes that investors can ill afford to ignore. A case in point is our digital future. The progress of digital technology is astounding – with generative AI just the most eye-catching recent example. But many of these technologies are still in their infancy – and new technologies are emerging all the time.
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White papers‘The fountain of youth’ – Lindy’s Law and quality growth investing
In 1993, Princeton astrophysicist Richard Gott compiled a list of all the then-current Broadway and off-Broadway shows and noted when each had first opened in New York’s famous theatre district. He then predicted, “how long each show would run, based solely on how long it had been running already”. Ultimately, Gott was proven right – with an accuracy of 95%.
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White papers2024 outlook: what’s next for high yield?
Against a backdrop of heightened uncertainty, what has surprised you most about high yield over the past year? And how do you see those dynamics playing out in the next 12 months?
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White papersKeynote interview: The outlook for the energy transition
From traditional renewables to emerging technologies, Richard Nourse of Schroders Greencoat, Ashwin West of BlueOrchard and Jerome Neyroud of Schroders Capital, explain how the world is progressing against climate targets, in an article originally published by Infrastructure Investor magazine.
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White papersKeynote interview: Building climate risk into real estate investment decisions
Craig Morey, Climate Lead for Real Estate at Schroders Capital, examines the sector’s progress toward incorporating the physical risks of climate change into financial models, in an article originally published by PERE magazine.
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White papers2024 Infrastructure outlook: Answering five tough questions from infra-skeptics
Private infrastructure had a challenging 2023. Although performance remained relatively stable, fundraising is at the weakest levels in 10 years, while deal volumes have fallen 40% year-on-year due to wide bid-ask spreads. High interest rates, mixed economic outlook, and geopolitical tensions continue to weigh on the industry.
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White papersNavigating the climate index jungle
The need to understand Climate benchmarks and their personalities
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White papers2023 update - Real estate equity: Net-zero carbon roadmap
The direct environmental, social and economic impacts of climate change are increasingly affecting many parts of the world. Avoiding a climate catastrophe is of paramount importance and represents a huge global challenge requiring concerted efforts by all parts of society.
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - December 2023
“The ‘perfect’ scenario priced in by the markets seems a bit excessive. Investors should stay defensive, with a slightly positive stance on duration, a cautious view on equities, and explore long-term value in EM.”
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White papers2024 European Outlook: Repricing Triggers Revival
Which Sectors Will Recover First In The Upcoming Cycle?
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White papers2024 Global Real Estate Outlook Podcast
How will higher rates impact real estate markets in 2024? Will valuations finally become more clear? And is real estate debt poised to shine in the year ahead? Our panel of experts from the U.S., Europe, & Australia answer these questions and more in this special outlook episode.
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White papersGlobal Real Estate Outlook: Negotiating higher rates and other new paradigms
‘Higher for longer’ interest rates mean global real estate markets are negotiating a new paradigm. Investors can no longer rely on value growth to drive performance, but could other return drivers compensate? We explore the stand-out opportunities and potential traps that need to be factored in.
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White papersThe next stage of ESG evolution in the pension landscape
”The ESG pillars have never been so central to the investment conversation.”
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White papersPension Funds Letter 19 - The twists and turns of responsible investing across the pension landscape
The twists and turns of responsible investing across the pension landscape
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White papersThe Mortgage-Backed Moment
Securitized credit, and especially mortgage-backed securities, can be an attractive source of income while waiting for volatile bond markets to settle.
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White papersJapan Insights - Real estate markets: a watershed year in the making
Japan is at the critical juncture of breaking out from its three decades of stagnation. Nominal growth is returning. The outlook is not set in stone, but the current wage-price dynamics look promising and supportive. We expect any policy adjustments during this transition period to be slow and steady.
