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Leverage Buyout Market research on RFPnetworks depicted by balloons with happy and sad faces.

Unleveraging Leveraged Buyouts

Institutional Investors have done the new math. The private credit and private equity managers they will be using going forward is changing.
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Unleveraging Leveraged Buyouts

Institutional Investors have done the new math. The private credit and private equity managers they will be using going forward is changing.
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Fifty Shades of Bailout

The latest banking crisis that begun with Silicon Valley Bank has reawoken how intertwined markets are, despite the lessons learned in 2008.
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Fifty Shades of Bailout

The latest banking crisis that begun with Silicon Valley Bank has reawoken how intertwined markets are, despite the lessons learned in 2008.
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AT1 Terms & Conditions

The zeroing of Credit Suisse AT1s has made some fixed income managers angry, but others see it differently.
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AT1 research on RFPnetworks depicted by senior swiss man on a lake with an alphorn.

AT1 Terms & Conditions

The zeroing of Credit Suisse AT1s has made some fixed income managers angry, but others see it differently.
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Will Commercial Real Estate Prices Drop

How depositors react to the latest banking crisis of confidence, may determine the direction of commercial real estate prices.
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CRE research on RFPnetworks depicted by man crossing a mountain ledge

Will Commercial Real Estate Prices Drop

How depositors react to the latest banking crisis of confidence, may determine the direction of commercial real estate prices.
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After the dust settles in the AT1 market

In the past decade or so the additional tier one (AT1) market has experienced occasional semi-cathartic events that naysayers jumped on to pronounce...more
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Aegon Asset Management

After the dust settles in the AT1 market

In the past decade or so the additional tier one (AT1) market has experienced occasional semi-cathartic events that naysayers jumped on to pronounce...more
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Investing in Affordable Housing

Ways to reduce portfolio CO2 footprints; alleviate societal challenges and needs; and earn long-term inflation-linked income streams.
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RFPnetworks affordable housing investing depicted by Alexandra council estate on Abbey Road, London.

Investing in Affordable Housing

Ways to reduce portfolio CO2 footprints; alleviate societal challenges and needs; and earn long-term inflation-linked income streams.
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RFPnetworks MENA investment case depicted by NEOM in Saudi Arabia

Is MENA Investing The New BRICS

Whilst traditional emerging market equity investors remain focused Asia and South America, the more experienced manager selectors are watching MENA.
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RFPnetworks MENA investment case depicted by NEOM in Saudi Arabia

Is MENA Investing The New BRICS

Whilst traditional emerging market equity investors remain focused Asia and South America, the more experienced manager selectors are watching MENA.
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RFPnetworks Artificial Intelligence and deglobalisation depicted by red microchip abstract.

Artificial Intelligence Accelerates Deglobalisation

It took just 2 months for ChatGPT to reach 100 million users. We’re gonna need more chips. But where are they going to come from?
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RFPnetworks Artificial Intelligence and deglobalisation depicted by red microchip abstract.

Artificial Intelligence Accelerates Deglobalisation

It took just 2 months for ChatGPT to reach 100 million users. We’re gonna need more chips. But where are they going to come from?
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Positioning Portfolios In Recession

With Central Banks tilting policy trade-off towards inflation control, a recession in 2023 is almost inevitable. How are investor portfolios adjusting?
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Asset Allocation in a Recession depicted by blue brainstorm board with yellow stickers.

Positioning Portfolios In Recession

With Central Banks tilting policy trade-off towards inflation control, a recession in 2023 is almost inevitable. How are investor portfolios adjusting?
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Chinese equity research on RFPnetworks depicted by middle class Chinese tourists in Thailand.

China Re-opens, Investors React

China's re-opening has seen the A share markets bounce back fast. But this recovery is different, as are the risks.
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Chinese equity research on RFPnetworks depicted by middle class Chinese tourists in Thailand.

China Re-opens, Investors React

China's re-opening has seen the A share markets bounce back fast. But this recovery is different, as are the risks.
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Should You Care About 0DTE Markets

The risks of the increasing share of retail speculators using zero day to expiry options for institutional investors needs to be understood.
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Should You Care About 0DTE Markets

The risks of the increasing share of retail speculators using zero day to expiry options for institutional investors needs to be understood.
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“Zero Day to Expiry” Options Trading

The numbers speak for themselves. The market for short-term options has proliferated during the past year and is now hitting daily notional volumes of...
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AGF on RFPnetworks discussing 0DTE options depicted by man on a train platform
AGF

“Zero Day to Expiry” Options Trading

The numbers speak for themselves. The market for short-term options has proliferated during the past year and is now hitting daily notional volumes of...
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Ruffer on RFPnetworks discussing multi asset investing depicted by line chart of equities.

A Hemingway moment for markets?

Corporate earnings remain extremely elevated, and a return to trend could see the gradual repricing of equity markets become rather more sudden.
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Ruffer LLP

A Hemingway moment for markets?

Corporate earnings remain extremely elevated, and a return to trend could see the gradual repricing of equity markets become rather more sudden.
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Defensive Equity Strategies

Defensive Equity strategies can be created using different investment approaches. Each can reduce downside risk, but they also introduce other risks.
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Defensive Equity Strategies

Defensive Equity strategies can be created using different investment approaches. Each can reduce downside risk, but they also introduce other risks.
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Logistics Real Estate Trends

Logistics real estate has substantial untapped potential for net zero portfolios and decarbonisation. This is what investors are uncovering.
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Logistics Real Estate Trends

Logistics real estate has substantial untapped potential for net zero portfolios and decarbonisation. This is what investors are uncovering.
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RFPnetworks U.S. Small Caps verus Large Caps research depicted by luxury goods sale

U.S. Small Caps Undeniably Cheap

U.S. small caps are trading at discounts to U.S. large caps not seen in decades. The rebound may come quicker and earlier than investors realise.
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U.S. Small Caps Undeniably Cheap

U.S. small caps are trading at discounts to U.S. large caps not seen in decades. The rebound may come quicker and earlier than investors realise.
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RFPnetworks Investment Grade Credit Research depicted by man in hoody with chalk board behind him with flexed arms.

Europe Investment Grade Asset Managers

The Case for New European Investment Grade Bond Managers: Asset manager selectors to spend more time researching new managers that can tap into alpha.
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RFPnetworks Investment Grade Credit Research depicted by man in hoody with chalk board behind him with flexed arms.

Europe Investment Grade Asset Managers

The Case for New European Investment Grade Bond Managers: Asset manager selectors to spend more time researching new managers that can tap into alpha.
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RFPnetworks Municipal Bond Outlook 2023 depicted by person standing on old plane.

Municipal Bonds Seeing Flight to Quality

Municipal Bonds outperformed most other Fixed Income segments in 2022 but also saw record outflows. Will that change in 2023?
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RFPnetworks Municipal Bond Outlook 2023 depicted by person standing on old plane.

Municipal Bonds Seeing Flight to Quality

Municipal Bonds outperformed most other Fixed Income segments in 2022 but also saw record outflows. Will that change in 2023?
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Portfolio Manager Alpha vs Beta

In the current market, the supply of alpha is abundant across asset classes, countries and sectors. In contrast, the end of free money may impact beta.
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Portfolio Manager Alpha vs Beta

In the current market, the supply of alpha is abundant across asset classes, countries and sectors. In contrast, the end of free money may impact beta.
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Emerging Market Equity research on RFPnetworks depicted by the eyes of an Indian Brride.

India Equity vs China Equity

The case for Indian Equities has only got stronger. But is it strong than the case for China?
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Emerging Market Equity research on RFPnetworks depicted by the eyes of an Indian Brride.

India Equity vs China Equity

The case for Indian Equities has only got stronger. But is it strong than the case for China?
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RFPnetworks Chinese Onshore Equities research depicted by orange dots overlayed on black horizontal bars

Chinese Onshore Equities As Diversifier

Chinese Onshore Equities are probably one of the most under-appreciated diversifiers for adding uncorrelated returns to investors current portfolio.
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Chinese Onshore Equities As Diversifier

Chinese Onshore Equities are probably one of the most under-appreciated diversifiers for adding uncorrelated returns to investors current portfolio.
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Green Bonds Research on RFPnetworks depicted by air pollution above the clouds

EXPLAINER: Green Bonds

Green Bonds fall into two categories that are used by investors to tilt portfolios towards net zero emissions (NZE) and ESG leaders. But there are issues.
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EXPLAINER: Green Bonds

Green Bonds fall into two categories that are used by investors to tilt portfolios towards net zero emissions (NZE) and ESG leaders. But there are issues.
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U.S. mid cap stocks research on RFPnetworks depicted by man doing handstand in middle of road.

Why Mid-Cap Stocks

Mid-Cap stocks have some unique properties that solve two important issues for investors at this stage in the economic cycle and in the current market.
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Why Mid-Cap Stocks

Mid-Cap stocks have some unique properties that solve two important issues for investors at this stage in the economic cycle and in the current market.
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RFPnetworks Asia Pacific real estate research depicted by aerial photo of Hong Kong Bay.

Which Asia Pacific Real Estate Markets

Asia Pacific Real Estate markets have seen strong inflows. But Singapore, Seoul, China, Japan have very different factors at play.
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RFPnetworks Asia Pacific real estate research depicted by aerial photo of Hong Kong Bay.

Which Asia Pacific Real Estate Markets

Asia Pacific Real Estate markets have seen strong inflows. But Singapore, Seoul, China, Japan have very different factors at play.
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Food security research on RFPnetworks depicted by children suffering from famine in Africa.

Investing in Global Food Security

Investing in Global Food Security solves deep societal problems and releases impact capital for food protection and fertiliser production companies.
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Food security research on RFPnetworks depicted by children suffering from famine in Africa.

Investing in Global Food Security

Investing in Global Food Security solves deep societal problems and releases impact capital for food protection and fertiliser production companies.
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RFPnetworks High Yield Bonds Investment Research depicted by young family relaxing on bed looking upwards

Why Short Duration High Yield Bonds

Are Short Duration High Yield Bonds The Best Option Today? Investors see three reasons to lower duration in high yield bond allocations today.
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Aegon Asset Management

Why Short Duration High Yield Bonds

Are Short Duration High Yield Bonds The Best Option Today? Investors see three reasons to lower duration in high yield bond allocations today.
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High yield opportunities amid rising rates

Amid aggressive monetary tightening, the short duration profile of high yield bonds can help defend against rising rates.Short-dated high yield bonds...
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Aegon Asset Management

High yield opportunities amid rising rates

Amid aggressive monetary tightening, the short duration profile of high yield bonds can help defend against rising rates.Short-dated high yield bonds...
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Metaverse research on RFPnetworks depicted by young black girl wearing virtual reality headset

Web 3.0 is Not The Metaverse

Three quarters of Web 2.0 companies did not exist on Web 1.0. Who will be the winners and losers of Web 3.0 and why is the Metaverse important?
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Web 3.0 is Not The Metaverse

Three quarters of Web 2.0 companies did not exist on Web 1.0. Who will be the winners and losers of Web 3.0 and why is the Metaverse important?
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China (Afterparty) Equity Outlook 2023

Since China's 20th Communist Party Congress, a lot has happened and a lot is going to happen. How this all plays out is changing by the day.
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China (Afterparty) Equity Outlook 2023

Since China's 20th Communist Party Congress, a lot has happened and a lot is going to happen. How this all plays out is changing by the day.
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Benefits of Private Equity Secondaries

Private Equity secondaries are helping investors mitigate multiple risks. But finding the best private equity secondary managers is not so simple.
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Benefits of Private Equity Secondaries

Private Equity secondaries are helping investors mitigate multiple risks. But finding the best private equity secondary managers is not so simple.
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RFPnetworks India Stock Market Research depicted by Indian dance.

Will India Continue to Outperform?

Many Investment Managers expect India to post the largest real GDP growth globally in 2023. But the Indian market is expensive despite strong fundamentals.
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RFPnetworks India Stock Market Research depicted by Indian dance.

Will India Continue to Outperform?

Many Investment Managers expect India to post the largest real GDP growth globally in 2023. But the Indian market is expensive despite strong fundamentals.
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ABS Outlook 2023 Mixed but Positive

The 2023 outlook for the Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) market varies across the many different types of securities backed by different assets. It's mixed.
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ABS Outlook 2023 Mixed but Positive

The 2023 outlook for the Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) market varies across the many different types of securities backed by different assets. It's mixed.
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Will Stocks Bounce Back in 2023

Has the 2022 bear market ended? It is unclear even for most market forecasters. The spread of 2023 consensus earnings estimates is historically wide.
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Will Stocks Bounce Back in 2023

Has the 2022 bear market ended? It is unclear even for most market forecasters. The spread of 2023 consensus earnings estimates is historically wide.
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Is It Too Late To Hedge Portfolio Risk

Is too late to hedge portfolio risk. Investors painfully acknowledge that multi-asset portfolios were challenged in 2022 from three sides.
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Is It Too Late To Hedge Portfolio Risk

Is too late to hedge portfolio risk. Investors painfully acknowledge that multi-asset portfolios were challenged in 2022 from three sides.
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Deglobalisation effect on stock valuations research on RFPnetworks depicted by Change text in neon lights

Effects of Deglobalisation on Stocks

Deglobalisation will affect stock valuations. There are many interrelated dynamics at play that represent a powerful reaction on geo-political realities.
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Effects of Deglobalisation on Stocks

Deglobalisation will affect stock valuations. There are many interrelated dynamics at play that represent a powerful reaction on geo-political realities.
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High Yield Bonds Rating Outlook

Where in the rating tables - from CCC to BB - should high yield bond investors be focused in 2023? Here's are global investment managers outlooks for 2023.
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Aegon Asset Management

High Yield Bonds Rating Outlook

Where in the rating tables - from CCC to BB - should high yield bond investors be focused in 2023? Here's are global investment managers outlooks for 2023.
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BoJ Changes to YCC Is Important

The Bank of Japan's unexpected decision to raise it's Yield Curve Control (YCC) ceiling is important. So important that investors are excited.
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BoJ Changes to YCC Is Important

The Bank of Japan's unexpected decision to raise it's Yield Curve Control (YCC) ceiling is important. So important that investors are excited.
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Epoch Investment Partners on RFPnetworks discussing Deglobalisation effect on Stock valuations depicted by illustration with US flag.

Reinventing Globalization: Part II

Part II of the series shows that deglobalization implies a regime change, with trend increases in capex and the labor share, as well as a higher...
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Reinventing Globalization: Part II

Part II of the series shows that deglobalization implies a regime change, with trend increases in capex and the labor share, as well as a higher...
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Mondrian on RFPnetworks Emerging Market Equity Research Feed depicted by Taj Mahal

India – The Valuation Conundrum

In what is turning out to be a challenging year for global stock market returns, the performance of India stands out within the emerging market...
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Mondrian Investment Partners

India – The Valuation Conundrum

In what is turning out to be a challenging year for global stock market returns, the performance of India stands out within the emerging market...
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Why Hedging Still Makes Sense in 2023

Not surprisingly, anti-beta equity strategies did very well for investors who followed them in 2022 – after all, performing well when the stock market...
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AGF

Why Hedging Still Makes Sense in 2023

Not surprisingly, anti-beta equity strategies did very well for investors who followed them in 2022 – after all, performing well when the stock market...
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Securitised credit: A useful diversifier

The excess yields available from investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds are beginning to attract “crossover” investors.
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Capital Group

Securitised credit: A useful diversifier

The excess yields available from investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds are beginning to attract “crossover” investors.
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Aegon High Yield Bond Outlook 2023 on RFPnetworks depicted by time series illustration

High Yield 2023 Outlook: Opportunities Amid Uncertainty

Caution is warranted entering 2023, however volatility could present intriguing buying opportunities. Although headwinds persist, the...
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Aegon Asset Management

High Yield 2023 Outlook: Opportunities Amid Uncertainty

Caution is warranted entering 2023, however volatility could present intriguing buying opportunities. Although headwinds persist, the...
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Ruffer on RFPnetworks discussing Is The Bear Market Ending depicted by graph showing price to sales ratios

The bull market in belief

Benjamin Graham, if he were alive today, or even an investor from 2019, might struggle to comprehend the bull market we witnessed in SPACs, crypto...
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Ruffer LLP

The bull market in belief

Benjamin Graham, if he were alive today, or even an investor from 2019, might struggle to comprehend the bull market we witnessed in SPACs, crypto...
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Lula and Brazil's Markets

Markets are calm. Investors are happy. Who would have thought it was possible. To comeback and win the Presidency of Brazil with a margin of barely 2%.
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RFPnetworks Impact Lula Brazil Markets depicted by colourful street mural.

Lula and Brazil's Markets

Markets are calm. Investors are happy. Who would have thought it was possible. To comeback and win the Presidency of Brazil with a margin of barely 2%.
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RFPnetworks Global Financial Markets Outlook 3Q 2022 depicted by women wearing metaverse headset on neon background

Investment Manager Global Outlooks

It's that time of the year that global financial market outlooks fill our research feeds. Interestingly, in a bear market outlooks get read more.
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RFPnetworks Global Financial Markets Outlook 3Q 2022 depicted by women wearing metaverse headset on neon background

Investment Manager Global Outlooks

It's that time of the year that global financial market outlooks fill our research feeds. Interestingly, in a bear market outlooks get read more.
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Office Real Estate Outlook

Real Estate Investment Managers seem more bullish on Offices than investors. Do their stats add up? Or does the segment need time to find equilibrium.
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Office Real Estate Outlook

Real Estate Investment Managers seem more bullish on Offices than investors. Do their stats add up? Or does the segment need time to find equilibrium.
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Alternative Credit Fixed Income Investors

Alternative Credit is attracting Private Equity and Real Estate investors. Yields are relatively compelling and mitigate many risks not rewarded today.
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Alternative Credit Fixed Income Investors

Alternative Credit is attracting Private Equity and Real Estate investors. Yields are relatively compelling and mitigate many risks not rewarded today.
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Opportunities in alternative fixed income

In recent years alternative fixed income assets such as mortgage loans, infrastructure financing and private debt have become much more important...
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Aegon Asset Management

Opportunities in alternative fixed income

In recent years alternative fixed income assets such as mortgage loans, infrastructure financing and private debt have become much more important...
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20th Communist Party Congress Impact

With China’s 20th Communist Party Congress over, President Xi Jinping secured his third term. How will this impact on Chinese Stock markets?
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20th Communist Party Congress Impact

With China’s 20th Communist Party Congress over, President Xi Jinping secured his third term. How will this impact on Chinese Stock markets?
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Dividend Investing Reaches Peak

Dividend investing strategies and funds are getting popular. The current market environment provides many reasons for the recent comeback in dividends.
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Capital Group

Dividend Investing Reaches Peak

Dividend investing strategies and funds are getting popular. The current market environment provides many reasons for the recent comeback in dividends.
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Dividends: a strategy for all seasons

Growth strategies have long overshadowed dividend strategies. However, changing macroeconomic conditions have turned the tables and dividend investments...
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Capital Group

Dividends: a strategy for all seasons

Growth strategies have long overshadowed dividend strategies. However, changing macroeconomic conditions have turned the tables and dividend investments...
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EMD Hard Currency Bonds Grab Investors

EMD research inside RFPnetworks receives a relatively large proportion of our daily traffic. Currently, there is a lot of new EMD information to digest.
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EMD Hard Currency Bonds Grab Investors

EMD research inside RFPnetworks receives a relatively large proportion of our daily traffic. Currently, there is a lot of new EMD information to digest.
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Out of U.S. Growth Stocks and Into What

As Growth investing loses faith in a rising rate and inflationary environment, where is the smart money going?
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Out of U.S. Growth Stocks and Into What

As Growth investing loses faith in a rising rate and inflationary environment, where is the smart money going?
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RFPnetworks Economic Research on Liquidity depicted by dry river bed between mountains.

What Happens When Liquidity Dries Up

As liquidity in the financial system is removed, investors preserve cash to be proactive buyers from the inevitable forced sellers. But not all investors.
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RFPnetworks Economic Research on Liquidity depicted by dry river bed between mountains.

What Happens When Liquidity Dries Up

As liquidity in the financial system is removed, investors preserve cash to be proactive buyers from the inevitable forced sellers. But not all investors.
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Investment Review by Jonathan Ruffer

We see danger ahead. Markets are still too high, and protection is expensive in an increasingly nervous world; common sense suggests one should...
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Investment Review by Jonathan Ruffer

We see danger ahead. Markets are still too high, and protection is expensive in an increasingly nervous world; common sense suggests one should...
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RFPnetworks EMD local currency performance depicted by Brazilian woman asking questions through a mmicrophone.

EMD Local Versus Hard Currency Bonds

Emerging market local currency bonds have many benefits over EM hard currency bonds. But investors are not ignoring hard currency bonds at today's prices.
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EMD Local Versus Hard Currency Bonds

Emerging market local currency bonds have many benefits over EM hard currency bonds. But investors are not ignoring hard currency bonds at today's prices.
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The Case for Local Currency Emerging Markets Debt

An allocation to high-quality, developed market government bonds continues to play an important role in reducing the volatility of a well-diversified...
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Mondrian Investment Partners

The Case for Local Currency Emerging Markets Debt

An allocation to high-quality, developed market government bonds continues to play an important role in reducing the volatility of a well-diversified...
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What's Motivating Circular Economy Investors

Investing in the Circular Economy is being driven by three broad issues. Investors expect the long term results of their portfolio and planet to benefit.
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What's Motivating Circular Economy Investors

Investing in the Circular Economy is being driven by three broad issues. Investors expect the long term results of their portfolio and planet to benefit.
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Fed Guidance: Backwardisation or Contango

Fed Guidance has moved from being behind the curve, to springing off the curve. At least that is the view of many economists inside RFPnetworks.
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Fed Guidance: Backwardisation or Contango

Fed Guidance has moved from being behind the curve, to springing off the curve. At least that is the view of many economists inside RFPnetworks.
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Demographics and U.S. CRE

Demographics will have a profound but probably very different impact on U.S. Commercial Real Estate (CRE) than most traditional relationships suggest.
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Demographics and U.S. CRE

Demographics will have a profound but probably very different impact on U.S. Commercial Real Estate (CRE) than most traditional relationships suggest.
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Aegon Asset Management on RFPnetworks U.S. CRE Research Feed depicted by Generation Z crossing the road.

Careful market selection beats demographic headwinds

US commercial real estate (CRE) investors are well-versed in the importance of economic growth to property investment performance.
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Aegon Asset Management on RFPnetworks U.S. CRE Research Feed depicted by Generation Z crossing the road.
Aegon Asset Management

Careful market selection beats demographic headwinds

US commercial real estate (CRE) investors are well-versed in the importance of economic growth to property investment performance.
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Best CEO's Of Listed Companies?

The best CEO's have embraced the new normal. The world has changed and they have changed with it. Here's how they have changed strategy to remain on top.
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Best CEO's Of Listed Companies?

The best CEO's have embraced the new normal. The world has changed and they have changed with it. Here's how they have changed strategy to remain on top.
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How To Outperform Equity Indices

Outperforming equity indices is not easy. But it is not impossible. The trick is to identify investment managers with very specific characteristics.
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How To Outperform Equity Indices

Outperforming equity indices is not easy. But it is not impossible. The trick is to identify investment managers with very specific characteristics.
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ESG Investor Views: Aerospace and Defence

Does investing in aerospace and defence conflict with ESG Investors? Has thinking changed and what will exclusion lists look like in the future?
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ESG Investor Views: Aerospace and Defence

Does investing in aerospace and defence conflict with ESG Investors? Has thinking changed and what will exclusion lists look like in the future?
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Why Invest in CLO Equity Before A Recession

CLO Equity performance has surprised investors in the aftermath of every crisis going back to 2022. Is this crisis different for CLO Equity?
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Why Invest in CLO Equity Before A Recession

CLO Equity performance has surprised investors in the aftermath of every crisis going back to 2022. Is this crisis different for CLO Equity?
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What To Expect from Real Asset Debt

Real Estate Debt and Infrastructure Debt have been popular asset classes for institutional investors. But will these illiquid assets perform in recession.
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What To Expect from Real Asset Debt

Real Estate Debt and Infrastructure Debt have been popular asset classes for institutional investors. But will these illiquid assets perform in recession.
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The Price of Timber

Timberland Investing is no longer just about stable cashflows. Timberland is experiencing several exogenous shocks that is impacting prices. Some good.
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The Price of Timber

Timberland Investing is no longer just about stable cashflows. Timberland is experiencing several exogenous shocks that is impacting prices. Some good.
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High Yield Bonds Outperform Loans

High yield bonds or private credit? Investors are comparing the benefits and disadvantages of each for the current changing market environment.
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High Yield Bonds Outperform Loans

High yield bonds or private credit? Investors are comparing the benefits and disadvantages of each for the current changing market environment.
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EXPLAINER: GP-Led Secondaries

GP-Led Secondaries fill the gap at the extremes of the Private Equity opportunity set, bridging risks, returns and duration for professional investors.
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EXPLAINER: GP-Led Secondaries

GP-Led Secondaries fill the gap at the extremes of the Private Equity opportunity set, bridging risks, returns and duration for professional investors.
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Is The Green Office Premium Sustainable

Whether the Green Office Premium will continue may depend on rating concentration by location and building value.
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Is The Green Office Premium Sustainable

Whether the Green Office Premium will continue may depend on rating concentration by location and building value.
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Student Housing as an Asset Class

Student Housing Investing has grown in popularity with institutional investors. But investing in Purpose Built Student Housing is very different to CRE.
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Student Housing as an Asset Class

Student Housing Investing has grown in popularity with institutional investors. But investing in Purpose Built Student Housing is very different to CRE.
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Capital Market Assumptions Have Changed

When Capital Market Assumptions change, investors are forced to re-evaluate their strategic asset allocation. Portfolios could change.
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Capital Market Assumptions Have Changed

When Capital Market Assumptions change, investors are forced to re-evaluate their strategic asset allocation. Portfolios could change.
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Impact Investors in Real Estate

Affordable housing is attracting investors looking to make an impact with their Real Estate portfolios. U.S and U.K affordable housing theme is trending.
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Impact Investors in Real Estate

Affordable housing is attracting investors looking to make an impact with their Real Estate portfolios. U.S and U.K affordable housing theme is trending.
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The Positive Impacts of US LIHTC Investing

Investments in US Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) are an excellent example of impact investing. Impact investing seeks to create positive social...
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The Positive Impacts of US LIHTC Investing

Investments in US Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) are an excellent example of impact investing. Impact investing seeks to create positive social...
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Deglobalisation And Stock Markets

Deglobalisation is happening. 3 things are already impacting governments, corporations and stock markets. There are disadvantages, but also advantages.
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Deglobalisation And Stock Markets

Deglobalisation is happening. 3 things are already impacting governments, corporations and stock markets. There are disadvantages, but also advantages.
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Is Inflation Headed Higher or At Peak

Protecting portfolios from inflation is a key objective of every investor. Inflation protection is becoming even more critical as inflation heads higher.
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Is Inflation Headed Higher or At Peak

Protecting portfolios from inflation is a key objective of every investor. Inflation protection is becoming even more critical as inflation heads higher.
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Investment Review by Jonathan Ruffer

Protecting portfolios from inflation is a key objective of every investor. Inflation protection is becoming even more critical as inflation heads higher.
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Investment Review by Jonathan Ruffer

Protecting portfolios from inflation is a key objective of every investor. Inflation protection is becoming even more critical as inflation heads higher.
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Relative Currency Valuations and Portfolios

Relative currency valuations are moving and moving fast. Driven by multi-speed monetary policy globally, investors are preparing to hedge currencies.
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Relative Currency Valuations and Portfolios

Relative currency valuations are moving and moving fast. Driven by multi-speed monetary policy globally, investors are preparing to hedge currencies.
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The Japanese yen has Never Been Cheaper

Against the US dollar, the Japanese yen is at a 24-year low. Over the same period, the domestic purchasing power of the dollar has almost halved, whilst...
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The Japanese yen has Never Been Cheaper

Against the US dollar, the Japanese yen is at a 24-year low. Over the same period, the domestic purchasing power of the dollar has almost halved, whilst...
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Municipal Bonds for European Investors

U.S. Taxable Municipal Bonds are getting noticed by European Investors, including Insurance Companies. They have 5 characteristics that are of interest.
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Municipal Bonds for European Investors

U.S. Taxable Municipal Bonds are getting noticed by European Investors, including Insurance Companies. They have 5 characteristics that are of interest.
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Less Sceptical About Japanese Equities

Japanese Equities are re-capturing the attention of institutional investors. There are many factors that support the renewed enthusiasm.
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Less Sceptical About Japanese Equities

Japanese Equities are re-capturing the attention of institutional investors. There are many factors that support the renewed enthusiasm.
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Yen's Plummet Puts Bank of Japan in a Bind

The BOJ’s resistance to tighter policy and higher JGB yields is understandable, but this is not a sustainable situation.
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Yen's Plummet Puts Bank of Japan in a Bind

The BOJ’s resistance to tighter policy and higher JGB yields is understandable, but this is not a sustainable situation.
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REITs and Portfolio Protection

Whether REITs help protect portfolios in a rising rate and high inflation environment is a function of who you ask, and the ability to raise rents.
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REITs and Portfolio Protection

Whether REITs help protect portfolios in a rising rate and high inflation environment is a function of who you ask, and the ability to raise rents.
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Chinese Equity Market Cheap Or Risky

The Chinese Equity market may be cheap and too risky, but it is difficult to ignore. Especially now as markets show some early returns to growth.
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Chinese Equity Market Cheap Or Risky

The Chinese Equity market may be cheap and too risky, but it is difficult to ignore. Especially now as markets show some early returns to growth.
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Better Times Ahead For China’s Stock Market

China stocks are slumping on news of rising COVID-19 cases in the world’s most populous country but that doesn’t negate their strong rebound in recent...
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Better Times Ahead For China’s Stock Market

China stocks are slumping on news of rising COVID-19 cases in the world’s most populous country but that doesn’t negate their strong rebound in recent...
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ABS in Cash Portfolios

ABS is being considered by treasurers as an alternative to money market funds as a means to manage liquidity, safety and yield over medium term.
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ABS in Cash Portfolios

ABS is being considered by treasurers as an alternative to money market funds as a means to manage liquidity, safety and yield over medium term.
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The ECB Transmission Protection Instrument (TPI)

The ECB's new Transmission Protection Instrument (TPI) is still light on detail, but the objectives are clear.
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The ECB Transmission Protection Instrument (TPI)

The ECB's new Transmission Protection Instrument (TPI) is still light on detail, but the objectives are clear.
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Bond Yield Peaks and Growth Stock Bottoms

Growth Stocks have clearly been impacted by Bond Yields. Especially the long duration growth equity managers. Is the impact now in the price?
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Bond Yield Peaks and Growth Stock Bottoms

Growth Stocks have clearly been impacted by Bond Yields. Especially the long duration growth equity managers. Is the impact now in the price?
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Reflation and the 3Ds

Expect an Increased Focus on Capital Allocation, Quality and Sustainable Free Cash Flow.
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Reflation and the 3Ds

Expect an Increased Focus on Capital Allocation, Quality and Sustainable Free Cash Flow.
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Impact On CRE Of Hybrid Working

Long Term Structural Change for CRE Ahead?
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Office Real Estate 1H22 Stats

Office Real Estate 1H22 Stats - Across Europe's top 25 markets, 5.6 million square metres of commercial office space was let in 1H22.
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Office Real Estate 1H22 Stats

Office Real Estate 1H22 Stats - Across Europe's top 25 markets, 5.6 million square metres of commercial office space was let in 1H22.
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ECB And Raising Interest Rates

The ECB is raising rates, but many argue not fast enough. The ECB's is counter argument is that they are doing what is necessary, only differently.
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ECB And Raising Interest Rates

The ECB is raising rates, but many argue not fast enough. The ECB's is counter argument is that they are doing what is necessary, only differently.
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Energy Transition and Greenflation

The Energy Transition spans climate change mitigation and energy security. But are governments and consumers willing to pay the price. Greenflation's here.
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Energy Transition and Greenflation

The Energy Transition spans climate change mitigation and energy security. But are governments and consumers willing to pay the price. Greenflation's here.
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Energy Transition and ESG Bonds

ESG Bond issuance in 2022 has been much lower than the record breaking 2021. Investors are hoping for new impetus for ESG Bonds from the Energy Transition.
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Energy Transition and ESG Bonds

ESG Bond issuance in 2022 has been much lower than the record breaking 2021. Investors are hoping for new impetus for ESG Bonds from the Energy Transition.
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Comparing European and US Loans

European Investors often allocate to U.S. Loans before European Loans. But right now, European Loans seem to be attracting the most attention.
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Comparing European and US Loans

European Investors often allocate to U.S. Loans before European Loans. But right now, European Loans seem to be attracting the most attention.
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3 Reasons For Municipal Bonds

The case for investing in Municipal Bonds is relatively positive looking at valuations, yields and fundamentals. Investors are taking a closer look.
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3 Reasons For Municipal Bonds

The case for investing in Municipal Bonds is relatively positive looking at valuations, yields and fundamentals. Investors are taking a closer look.
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Decarbonising Portfolios

Decarbonising portfolios, food security, inflation protection and income are key themes with institutional investors. Farmland ticks many of these boxes.
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Decarbonising Portfolios

Decarbonising portfolios, food security, inflation protection and income are key themes with institutional investors. Farmland ticks many of these boxes.
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The Case for Japanese Equities

Japanese Equities are gaining momentum with investors. The universe includes global leading companies with strong balance sheets not found elsewhere.
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The Case for Japanese Equities

Japanese Equities are gaining momentum with investors. The universe includes global leading companies with strong balance sheets not found elsewhere.
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Good Entry Point for U.S. REITs

REIT forward estimates, intrinsic value discounts and strong fundamentals support the case for REITs today. But there may be clouds ahead.
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Good Entry Point for U.S. REITs

REIT forward estimates, intrinsic value discounts and strong fundamentals support the case for REITs today. But there may be clouds ahead.
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Inflation Protection Land Based Assets

Land Based Assets such as Farmland and Timberland by definition should have a high correlation with CPI. But sensitivities do differ across assets.
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Inflation Protection Land Based Assets

Land Based Assets such as Farmland and Timberland by definition should have a high correlation with CPI. But sensitivities do differ across assets.
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