All White papers articles – Page 291
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White papersWhere next for credit markets?
There are a host of challenging questions for credit investors right now, among them:
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White papersFinancial inclusion: an economic opportunity for all
Almost a third of adults globally (about 1.7 billion people) remain unbanked, half of whom are from the poorest 40% of the world population.
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White papersCOVID-19 Strained Participant Financial Wellness: Can Employers Help Them Recover?
With COVID-19 still a top employer concern, protecting workers’ health and well-being naturally comes first. But the pandemic’s impact isn’t limited to only physical and mental health: financial wellness is also ailing. The crisis has exacerbated the problem, but it’s not exactly a sudden occurrence.
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White papersThe U.S. office market in a “post-COVID” world: shifting challenges offer rewards and pitfalls
The office sector faces unique challenges during the coming decade. In this special report, we examine the return to a new normal for the office property type and what it means for investors going forward.
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White papersECB’s shy monetary policy turn has started
ECB’s Governing Council have decided on a “moderately lower pace” of PEPP purchases based on an improved inflation outlook amid favorable financing conditions. Quite importantly, the decision was taken unanimously.
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White papersEurope’s recovery is booming, but is inflation here to stay?
Mauro Valle, head of fixed income at Generali Investments Partners S.p.A. Società di gestione del risparmio and manager of the GIS Euro Bond fund range, discusses why he is cautious on inflation risk and why the outlook is positive for Italian government bonds.
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White papersEvergrande Heads for Default
We believe systematic risk beyond the Chinese property market remains limited.
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White papersLetter from Asia: Evergrande is no Lehman
For more than two decades, Evergrande’s journey to become one of China’s largest developer has come at a huge cost: ever rising indebtedness. At US$300 billion, the world’s most indebted property developer is now facing judgement day. Already falling behind on payments to banks, suppliers and holders of onshore wealth management products, interest payments on two Evergrande notes due on September 23 will provide a key test if the developer can meet its obligations to bondholders.
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White papersRegulatory tightening explained: A strategic policy shift and the outlook for China’s private sector
What should investors make of the flurry of regulatory tightening that China has implemented since the second half of 2020? How do the measures fit into China’s central strategy as it seeks to strengthen its domestic sector and embarks on long-term strategic competition with the US?
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White papersReal Estate Outlook Global, Edition 3 - 2021: Industrial rides the wave
Recovery in the economy and real estate investment markets gathered pace in the second quarter, though the new Delta variant of the virus poses a threat.
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White papersCase study: Helping a bank publicly report on its sustainable hedging activities
Banks increasingly have a mandate set out by their leadership to prioritize “Sustainable Hedging;” that is, derivatives trading that supports the financing of sustainable business projects. Some even have specific lines of credit set aside for this type of trading activity.
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White papersThis Is Not a 60/40 Environment
The shift to a mid-cycle expansion beset with unusually high levels of uncertainty could bring a new test for asset allocators.
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White papersOctober Surprise?
It has been 11 months since the last 5% correction in equity markets, and the coming weeks present a number of significant potential risks.
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White papersVaccinations and Boosters; the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Makes a Strong Statement
We thought it would be helpful to opine on conflicting data with respect to the potential protection afforded by natural immunity versus that derived from vaccination, as well as the recent FDA decision to recommend COVID-19 boosters for those over 65 years of age and/or at high risk of severe COVID-19.
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White papersEurope’s Most Endangered Species
As fiscal “hawks” fade from the scene, the continent’s economic policy is transforming in ways that will boost growth long after the pandemic ends.
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White papersCentral bank digital currency: clean atomic monetary energy or financial fallout risk?
In a search for the monetary theory of everything, Fiorino delves into the emerging field of central bank digital currencies…
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White papersShifts & Narratives #8 - Post-summer check-up on the regime shift
Investors have enjoyed stellar performances over the last twelve months. A 60/40 traditional global equity/bond portfolio1 returned around 19% on a one-year horizon, well above even the rosiest expectations of the recovery from the Covid-19-induced slump. The S&P 500 is up +100% from last year’s bottom – an iconic figure that says a lot about the buoyant market sentiment.
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White papersThe Recovery Can Still Rely on Europe’s Support
While uncertainties around COVID are maintaining the risk-off sentiment, the U.S. 10-year yield jumped after the U.S. retail sales print.
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White papersQ&A With ARRC’s Tom Wipf: The Shift to Term SOFR
CME Group’s Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Term Rates have seen extensive client interest since the Alternative Reference Rates Committee (ARRC) endorsed them on July 29, with the move marking the last step in the ARRC’s Paced Transition Plan from LIBOR.
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White papersMaking more possible. Investment opportunities with multi-managers
The multi-manager industry has boomed in recent years with many investors requiring more skills, resources and ways to access the market. Using a multi-manager can reduce the complexity of investing and make even complicated strategies accessible to a wider range of investors.
