For diversification and returns: private debt and real assets Investing in private debt and real assets can offer investors benefits such as attractive risk-adjusted return potential and real diversification, setting these ‘alternative’ markets apart from their traditional public counterparts. Public
BNPP AM has restructured the BNP Paribas Human Development fund, now renamed BNP Paribas Inclusive Growth, and managed using a new investment strategy focused on inclusive growth1. It aims to generate returns …
In these extraordinary times the investment potential in Chinese equities remains extraordinary. This might sound debatable given current global uncertainties, but at BNP Paribas Asset Management, we believe the long-term growth prospects of the China’s vast, diverse equity markets and a steady move towards sustainable, quality growth …
Asia’s relatively effective pandemic control in 2020 has enabled a gradual normalisation of domestic demand. Asia remains the engine of global growth …
Bitcoin is again in the news. Some advocates of the cryptocurrency suggest its price is rising because bitcoin is challenging gold’s standing as the one supra-currency, the asset to own when fiat currencies are being debased. Does bitcoin offer something unique as …
Equity investors began 2021 focused on the expected level of earnings at the end of the year rather than on the inevitable challenges in generating them. With economies globally …
Carbon pricing in the EU Emissions Trading System, or ETS market, is entering a new phase, signalling that decarbonisaton is well under way in the energy sector and that reducing industrial CO2 emissions will be next, as the EU moves towards its net zero emissions target for 2050.
A not-so-great rotation in developed market equities Equity investors, quite rightly, remain resolutely focused on the positive, medium-term outlook for corporate profits rather than the near-term economic challenges. In our view, the economic recovery and rebound in inflation will drive
In the US, reflation on the back of fiscal stimulus and the exit from lockdowns should lead to modestly higher inflation expectations and nominal bond yields. A renewed ‘taper tantrum’ looks unlikely as excess capacity and high unemployment rates will prevent …
Private debt and real asset markets can offer investors meaningful return potential along with diversification. David Bouchoucha, head of private debt and real assets, discusses the opportunities of this alternative investment segment. He underscores how important sustainability is in constructing a resilient portfolio.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has great potential, but care needs to be taken to ensure it doesn’t continue to propagate inherent biases that exist in society and hamper the achievement of diversity and inclusion goals.[1]
The evolution of the coranvirus pandemic gives reasons both for optimism and for pessimism, albeit over different time frames. The pessimism is more in the near term as production bottlenecks hit vaccine supply, countries stumble in rolling out the vaccines they …
Alternative investments are attracting ever more investors. According to the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association, in the fifteen years between 2003 and 2018 the size of the global investment market doubled, while alternative investments almost tripled to USD 13.4 trillion. This would …
US government spending to help the economy cope with the dire consequences of COVID-19 looks set to reach record peacetime levels, but absent a boost to inflation, it is unlikely to set in motion a push for higher interest rates anytime soon. Senior US economist Mark Allan explains.
Covid-19 has exposed a lot of societal issues, be it job security or workplace safety, however the social aspect of ESG remains one of the least explored by investors today. Speaking to Citywire Selector, BNP Paribas Asset Management’s Jane Ambachtsheer, global head of sustainability, and Adam Kanzer, head of stewardship Americas, said lots …
Recent news about the COVID-19 pandemic has been worrying, with more contagious strains of the virus spreading internationally, rising contamination rates, and healthcare systems on the verge of being overwhelmed, particularly in the UK and the US.
Equities look set for a positive 2021: last year’s themes and secular change should persist with support coming from factors such as dovish monetary policies. However, risks linger, not least those related to the pandemic. Overall, this constellation makes for a stock pickers’ market, argues Guy Davies, CIO of Equities.
We have always needed water and that is not going to change Water: a pervasive resource and a portfolio staple The transition of many economies from a depletive to a sustainable model with better social and environmental outcomes creates a
Understanding the impact of the global investment community on the real world Green Dream with BNP Paribas AM Jane Ambachtsheer BNP Paribas Asset Management’s global head of sustainability discusses the long-term impact of the financial industry on the planet and
In our 2021 Investment Outlook, we seek to help investors navigate the next phases of the pandemic, the legacy of the lockdowns, and the ensuing economic recovery. We also consider how solutions to the climate crisis can be found at
Investment Outlook 2021 – Legacy of the Lockdowns TAKEAWAYS The global economy faced a crisis of unprecedented magnitude following the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns. A sharp global contraction in early 2020, and possible renewed dip in Europe in the fourth
High Hopes for a Cyclical Recovery (Video) Asset Allocation Monthly In this Asset Allocation monthly video, we discuss the implications of the US elections and the news on potentially reliable Covid vaccines on our market views and our asset allocation
“Costs for renewable hydrogen are going down quickly. Electrolyzer costs have already been reduced by 60% in the last ten years, and are expected to halve in 2030 compared to today with economies of scale. In regions where renewable electricity
Asset Allocation Monthly Three key issues have dominated the macroeconomic outlook in recent weeks: The second wave of the virus, the possibility of a positive announcement on the vaccine front, and the outcome of the US elections. Markets have been
"Moreover, an end to the trade war does not mean the end to the tech war. There is a strong consensus in the US for curbing China’s access to critical technologies. Biden is unlikely to reverse the Trump administration’s tech
US Election Preview: All or Nothing The polls say Biden is the favoriete: With little time to go until the election, Biden has a substantial edge over Trump in the national polls, of around 10 percentage points. Biden has led
Market Weekly The EU’s new targets for emissions reductions are realistic and achievable and should lift the price of CO2, encouraging more emitters to switch to doing business in a more environmentally friendly way. In this podcast, chief sustainability strategist
Persbericht Groene waterstof(1) zal een belangrijke pijler worden van de plannen voor duurzame ontwikkeling en emissiereductie van de Europese Unie (“EU”). Dit heeft aanzienlijke gevolgen voor zowel het decarbonisatietraject dat de EU de komende drie decennia zal volgen als voor
In emerging markets (EM), the path to progress and prosperity is made more difficult by considerable structural challenges. These challenges, such as entrenched economic interests, weak institutional checks and balances and overall lack of physical infrastructure, create barriers to inclusive
How have US small caps performed over the last cycle and since the pandemic? The most recent cycle began in 2013 and, leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic, US small caps had underperformed significantly. The outperformance of the S&P500 versus
The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the need for greater awareness of social considerations in investment decision-making. To better understand investors’ approach to social …
The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the need for greater awareness of social considerations in investment decision-making. To better understand investors’ approach to social …
An unprecedented health crisis has uprooted medical care, financial markets and the prospects for the global economy. It has left asset allocators reeling as some markets seek to find their footing after a sizeable sell-off, while other markets have benefited
An unprecedented health crisis has uprooted medical care, financial markets and the prospects for the global economy. It has left asset allocators reeling as some markets seek to find their footing after a sizeable sell-off, while other markets have benefited
De gevolgen van de Coronacrisis voor pensioenfondsen Ondanks alle onzekerheden rond de ontwikkeling van de Coronacrisis lijkt als een paal boven water te staan dat de gevolgen op economisch vlak ingrijpend zullen zijn. Ook pensioenfondsen in Nederland zullen hier niet
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong." Hedging equity portfolios against losses has become crucial for many equity asset owners after the long rally of 2009-2019 The rapid recovery following the Global Financial Crisis
The core asset class views dashboard reflects the key views of the Investment Committee of the Multi-Asset team Despite investor scepticism, 2019 was a bull market for every asset class (Figure 1). Indeed, assets benefited from the strongly dovish stance
The COVID-19 pandemic has tragically already claimed the lives of over 10 000 people. Many more will die in the coming weeks. Governments have been obliged to take extreme social distancing measures to combat the virus, effectively putting society on
Level 1 assets: our asset allocation was mostly unchanged during the selloff. We remain moderately long risk, notably via EM and US equities and underweight EMU duration, where we increased our position recently. Looking ahead: taking the above fundamental and
For some months, the investment team’s view has been that the US economy is transitioning from a (temporary) abovetrend growth phase in which growth was super-charged by fiscal stimulus, lower corporate tax rates and deregulation – to a more sustainable
Macro-Economic Outlook for 2020 – Manufacturing activity has fallen to levels not seen since the global financial crisis; rising trade and geopolitical tensions raise downside risks to business activity – But domestic demand is holding up well – And discussions
2019 turned out to be very different to what most market participants had expected at the turn of the year. This time last year, weakening data, escalating tension between the US and China and a seemingly agnostic Federal Reserve overtightening
W e l l s , w i r e s , a n d w h e e l s … Oil needs long-term break-evens of $10-$20/bbl to remain competitive in mobility. In this report we introduce the concept of
Size matters. Profitability matters. To identify superstar companies in emerging markets, however, we believe ‘economic moats’ is an important concept. This is also identifying the key factors driving that competitive advantage and how dependent the business is on superior management.
Is looking for superstar firms among disruptive tech, consumer innovators and small caps a quest for the obvious? Or does it make more sense generally to focus on companies that are sustainable, in both senses, as steady and resilient performers
SUMMARY – Transitioning to a reflation regime? – Several developments suggest that a move to a reflationary environment is a material risk, if not immediately. We explore supply shocks given ongoing de-globalisation; fiscal stimulus; and a more traditional route: an
ASSET ALLOCATION Neutral equities – With equities near all-time highs, and given the uncertain macro backdrop, we do not regard short-term risk/reward as very appealing. Underweight core EMU duration – Risks for fixed income markets are mounting, and a reflation
Emerging markets are at an interesting crossroads when it comes to the issue of climate change. As they continue to grow at an accelerating pace, their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are rising precipitously, with transport the second biggest contributor. Electric
In this publication, we describe in detail how we go about forecasting longer-term returns for a large number of asset classes. Our expectations for many assets are generally moderate compared to the returns of the past and lower than their
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