All White papers articles – Page 84
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White papersData centres: is real estate at the heart of the AI race
What will artificial intelligence mean for real estate? Read more about the implications and opportunities.
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White papersCarbon capture and storage: Feasible, effective and investible?
In March 2023 the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) said there are “multiple, feasible and effective options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and they are available now”. Niranjan Sirdeshpande, Head of Catalyst at M&G Investments, looks at investing in one of the newest options: carbon capture and storage.
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White papersUnderstanding Web3—a primer on the emerging digital asset ecosystem
This primer will provide an overview of Web3 and emerging digital assets, and related terms and technology. Its aim is to equip the reader with the foundational understanding necessary to appreciate the potential impact on the future of the financial industry, and also on economies and society more widely.
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White papersEmerging Markets Insights: A greener future
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving increased chip demand. Semiconductor chip design company NVIDIA announced earnings in its fiscal second quarter are expected to surge 52% to US$11 billion on demand for its chips which support AI algorithms and large language models similar to Chat-GPT.
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White papersGCC/MENA Bond Market Update
Fixed income markets fell in May, mainly due to stronger-than expected US data, though outside of the United States (US) the figures released were more downbeat. Early in the month, the US Federal Reserve (Fed) raised its federal funds rate by 25 basis points (bps), and accompanying comments by policymakers appeared to suggest an end to the hiking cycle.
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White papersDon’t Judge a Fund by its Number: What LPs Often Overlook in Fund Selection
As many LPs opt to commit limited capital to fewer managers amid today’s uncertain economic climate, revisiting key considerations in manager selection and capital allocation may prove worthwhile.
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White papersBehavioural Biases Among Retail and Institutional Investors
Decision-makers are often subject to various behavioural biases. Although they may affect both retail investors and professional money managers, behavioural biases are likely to be more severe among retail investors.
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White papersUK equities: the song remains the same
Despite the cost-of-living crisis we believe the gloom overhanging the UK economy is overdone UK stocks continue to trade at a discount of around 30% to global equities, which is likely to attract further merger and acquisition acitivity We remain true to our enduring style of high-conviction value investing, ...
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White papersThe ocean – Worthy of investor attention
Our planet is largely blue for a reason – there is an abundance of water. Livelihoods depend on it. The ocean is also crucial for the mitigation of climate change. Maintenance and preservation of the ocean requires investment – not just by coastal authorities and public bodies, but also by private sector parties and even consumers.
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White papersAugmenting Investment Decisions with Robo-Advice
We study the introduction of robo-advising on a large representative sample of Employee Saving Plans. Differently from many services that fully automate portfolio decisions, our robo-advisor proposes investment and rebalancing strategies, leaving investors free to follow or ignore them. We investigate the resulting human-robot interactions and show that with the robo-service investors increase their attention to the portfolio, their investment in the plan and their equity exposure.
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White papersEDITORIAL: Driving value creation for our investors
In a world of multiple crises – or ‘permacrisis’ as many call it now – everyone is asking: where are the attractive long-term investment opportunities? The world has changed dramatically with the return of inflation, rising interest rates, energy prices, war in Ukraine and growing geopolitical tensions.
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White papersCredit crisis? Why this time may be different for REITs
“Credit crisis” and “banking stress” are dominating headlines and creating uncertainty for capital markets. Real estate is a capital-intensive industry and depends on well-functioning capital markets to thrive.
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White papersListed Infrastructure: A timely complement to unlisted infrastructure
Since its emergence as an asset class in the 1990s, infrastructure has increasingly featured as a distinct allocation within institutional investment portfolios. Traditional infrastructure assets typically share specific attributes that support the delivery of steady investment returns throughout an economic cycle.
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White papersThree talking points on European utilities: short-term uncertainty versus long-term opportunity
Despite ongoing uncertainty created by the energy crisis, the mid- and long-term outlook for European utilities remains compelling, supported by a fast-growing renewables sector.
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White papersSustainability watch: carbon removal, aviation emissions, and battery recycling
Our selection of sustainability news from May includes ambitious new environmental legislation in Europe, as well as examples of companies engaging with renewable energy investment and targets for zero packaging waste.
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White papersThe case for a higher-inflation regime
Financial markets are convinced headline inflation rates will fall sharply towards central bank targets over the next two years, with stable expectations in the medium to longer term.
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White papersBeyond the headlines: Five ESG investment perspectives
When it comes to ESG issues, much recent media coverage has understandably centred on energy transition and security. But, beyond the energy headlines, there are many other ESG-related considerations shaping investment opportunities across various sectors.
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White papersCredit crisis? Why this time may be different for REITs
“Credit crisis” and “banking stress” are dominating headlines and creating uncertainty for capital markets. Real estate is a capital-intensive industry and depends on well-functioning capital markets to thrive.
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White papersIs the long-term case for emerging market debt still intact?
2022 was a difficult year for fixed income in general, including emerging market debt, amid high inflation and aggressive rate hikes by central banks. While the global backdrop remains a headwind for emerging markets, relatively strong macroeconomic fundamentals in the major EM countries, combined with high starting yields and undervalued exchange rates within local currency debt should provide a buffer to any further volatility.
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White papersUnmasking A $28 Trillion Biodiversity Risk: A Deep Dive into Our New Biodiversity Dataset
Biodiversity, or the variety of life on earth, is facing a sixth mass extinction. Humans have destroyed insurmountable areas of habitats both above and below water, resulting in a 68% decrease in animal populations since the 70’s. In fact, according to Dasgupta, demands on nature far exceed its capacity to supply them, putting biodiversity under huge pressure and society at “extreme risk”.
