All White papers articles – Page 318
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White papersAn expected improvement in corporate fundamentals bodes well for bondholders
We expect business fundamentals to improve in the coming months, especially for low-rated companies. The ratings momentum in HY, as measured by downgrade/upgrade volumes, has already turned positive.
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White papersCredit spreads vs bond yields in the current cycle
The move in rates is just one factor of the macro backdrop that can drive spread trends, but one that worked quite well in past cycles and therefore worth focusing on in the current recovery phase.
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White papersQ4 earnings season: an impressive resilience that supports our pro-cyclical views
Given the context, Q4 2020 corporate earnings proved resilient. The regions least impacted by the pandemic, such as EM (+25%) and Japan (+20%), experienced notable increases.
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White papersCovid, productivity and long-term growth: further secular stagnation or positive reversal?
While the spectacular Covid shock may easily lead to exaggerate extrapolations, it cannot be ruled out that it will matter for long-term productivity and growth. However, the effects could work both ways. Reasons why the current crisis could further worsen “secular stagnation” are many, yet there are also a channels through which it could work positively.
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White papers22@ – innovation in Barcelona
Barcelona is in the middle of one of the most ambitious urban renewal projects in the world – and PATRIZIA is in the thick of it. With 22@, the city is seeking to transform the historic but run-down industrial district of Poblenou into a dynamic and innovative district. Greg Langley reports.
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White papersEurope Real Estate sector report - Spring 2021
Long leases and strong covenants have shielded office landlords from the very worst impact of the COVID -19 pandemic, though there are signs of some stress creeping into the occupier market. In the short term, nearly all markets across Europe are expected to see yields stay relatively flat despite rent growth pausing or turning negative. A significant bifurcation appears to be occuring between core and secondary investments, asset quality, tenant quality, and gateway and non- gateway markets.
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White papersHow Deep Are The Scars?
What helps reconcile market euphoria with the very mixed global data is that central bankers remain concerned about the pandemic scars and have reiterated their accommodative stance.
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White papersReal Estate Outlook – Edition 1, 2021
The rollout of vaccines gives rise to cautious optimism that the economy will improve in the second half of the year as lockdowns can be lifted.
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White papersAEW Research Report - February 2021
Retail spending for 2021-22 is forecasted to grow at 4% pa amid consumers’ pent-up demand. This implies that the worst might be over for retailers and investors, although the precise speed of the recovery might vary with vaccine distribution rates.
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White papersReal Estate House View - Europe 2021
While e-commerce growth in Europe is thought to have averaged at around 10% in 2020, China may have experienced up to 30% growth. It is all about live streams, interaction via social media and being part of the product and its use over the phone. There is a “consumer-centric” vibrancy in China’s e-commerce market, while the west has a “tech driven”, top down approach.
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White papersReal Estate House View - Switzerland 2021
The current resilience of the swiss real estate market largely stems from its focus on the residential sector. As rents are not directly impacted by the lockdown measures, investors are therefore focusing on this “safe haven”.
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White papersReal Estate House View - United Kingdom 2021
The future of office has been the subject of fierce debate. The pandemic has proven both the extent to which work can be done from home and the limits of this.
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White papersAre Growth Stocks Attractive in a Post-Pandemic World?
The recent selloff of US growth market darlings reflects increasing questions about whether their growth potential still justifies exceptionally high valuations. Away from the froth, growth investors can still find solid return potential in quality companies with profitable, sustainable business models.
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White papers2020 – A turning point for ESG investing
In many ways, 2020 was a turning point. One key area within environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing was putting a spotlight on corporate behaviour and what constitutes business resilience.
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White papersRaising Equity Defenses for the COVID-19 Recovery
After last year’s sharp equity market rally, the recent selloff serves as a reminder that the exit from the pandemic will be bumpy—and some markets still look pricey. Defensive stocks with attractive valuations can help provide balance through an uncertain recovery.
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White papersHow Manchester transformed into a city of the future
Once an industrial powerhouse, Manchester reversed its decline to become one of Europe’s top creative capitals. Watch our video to find out why we call it a city of the future.
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White papersEnergy transition – Opportunity knocks
Investors might wonder when to enter investment strategies related to energy transition given the stellar performance of the segment. We believe the outlook for this segment is incredibly constructive over the medium to longer term, but there will be bumps and sell-offs on the way.
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White papersUnderstanding the Performance of the Equity Value Factor
After decades of sound performance, doubts have been cast on the ability of the equity value strategy to keep delivering in the aftermath of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. Indeed, in a context marked by low yields, sluggish growth and subdued inflation combined with an accelerating digitalization of the economy, value investors have struggled to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But what does the future hold?
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White papersInvesting in post-Covid-19 European private debt markets: focus on selection
Private debt markets have grown rapidly since the Great Financial Crisis (GFC), with global assets under management (AuM) tripling, from $275bn in 2009 to over $850bn in 2019. The European market accounts for about a third of these assets.
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White papersTurning talk into action: Our real assets pathway to net zero
Unconstrained delivery of buildings and Infrastructure has been a major contributor to the climate crisis and now presents catastrophic risks for our clients and society.
