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Analyse van Inflatie in de Eurozone: Pieken en Toekomstige Vooruitzichten

Analyse van Inflatie in de Eurozone: Pieken en Toekomstige Vooruitzichten

🕔15:04, 31.May 2023

In "Inflatie update," schetst ASR de staat van inflatie in de Eurozone en suggereert dat deze mogelijk zijn piek heeft bereikt. Met behulp van een 'inflatie-dashboard' geeft de analyse aan dat de recente afkoeling van de inflatie voornamelijk wordt gedreven

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Seizing the Green Opportunity: The Role of Private Equity in Decarbonization

Seizing the Green Opportunity: The Role of Private Equity in Decarbonization

🕔09:38, 29.May 2023

The text articulates the vital role private equity can play in transforming a 'grey', high-carbon economy into a 'green' one, reflecting sustainable practices. The author highlights the necessity of long-term investments for sustainable growth and prosperity, despite existing pressures to

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Gold Compass: A Monthly Overview of Precious Metal Trends

Gold Compass: A Monthly Overview of Precious Metal Trends

🕔10:54, 24.May 2023

In the text, Alan Greenspan's opinion about gold's status as a primary global currency is highlighted. According to Greenspan, gold and silver stand out as they don't require a counterparty signature, which enhances their universality and independence from centralized institutions.

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Cryptocurrencies Triumph Amidst the National Banking Crisis

Cryptocurrencies Triumph Amidst the National Banking Crisis

🕔17:11, 23.May 2023

The theme of the text is the notable performance of cryptocurrencies, specifically Bitcoin, amidst a banking crisis. The U.S. banking system experienced significant issues, leading to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, among others. Meanwhile, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum

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Navigating Recession: A Fundamental Approach to Capital Markets

Navigating Recession: A Fundamental Approach to Capital Markets

🕔14:31, 23.May 2023

The main theme of this text revolves around the anticipation of a potential recession, its implications for investors, and the heightened significance of focusing on fundamentals. The author discusses the list of concerns investors faced even before the Silicon Valley

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The Economic and Market Landscape: A Q2 2023 Outlook

The Economic and Market Landscape: A Q2 2023 Outlook

🕔12:02, 23.May 2023

PGIM Quantitative Solutions Q2 2023 Outlook The first section of the text provides an overview of the global economic landscape as of Q2 2023. The global economy started 2023 on a surprisingly positive note, with the US, Euro area, and

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Positioning for the Bitcoin Boom: Understanding and Seizing Opportunities

Positioning for the Bitcoin Boom: Understanding and Seizing Opportunities

🕔12:51, 15.May 2023

Adamant Research, in its tradition of identifying opportunities during periods of investor apathy, once again brings attention to Bitcoin, which is currently 60% below its 2021 peak. This report argues that the ongoing bear market presents an exceptional opportunity for

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Investors Caught in a Holding Pattern Amid Uncertainty

Investors Caught in a Holding Pattern Amid Uncertainty

🕔15:34, 12.May 2023

Q2 2023 Global Market Outlook Full Report The text highlights the current economic landscape, characterized by resilient growth, slowly receding inflation, and continued monetary tightening by central banks. This creates a favorable environment for government bonds and uncertainty for equity

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Exploring the Evolving Landscape of ESG Fund Selection

Exploring the Evolving Landscape of ESG Fund Selection

🕔10:37, 11.May 2023

The text delves into the complex landscape of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing, highlighting new regulatory challenges and potential misrepresentation. The authors conducted a survey among 210 fund selectors, or gatekeepers, in Europe and Asia, revealing diverse views on

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Bank Collapse Raises Concerns Amid Rising Interest Rates

Bank Collapse Raises Concerns Amid Rising Interest Rates

🕔08:41, 11.May 2023

The main theme of the paper is the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, which has caused widespread concern throughout the banking sector. While the bank's failure seems to be mainly due to its specialist business model and poor risk management,

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Managing Exclusion Lists: Reducing Tracking Error and Meeting Environmental Goals

Managing Exclusion Lists: Reducing Tracking Error and Meeting Environmental Goals

🕔17:47, 10.May 2023

The text focuses on exclusion lists, which help investors align their portfolios with their values, and the hidden tracking error they can cause. Recent broad energy exclusions due to climate concerns have introduced noticeable tracking error impacts, presenting challenges for

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New Horizons: Callan’s Revised 2023-2032 Capital Markets Assumptions<

New Horizons: Callan’s Revised 2023-2032 Capital Markets Assumptions<

🕔15:06, 10.May 2023

Callan recently made substantial adjustments to their 2023 Capital Markets Assumptions, prompted by the historic rise in bond yields that began in March 2022. The changes include an increase in cash returns from 1.2% to 2.75% and core fixed income

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2023 Capital Market Assumptions: A Comprehensive Analysis

2023 Capital Market Assumptions: A Comprehensive Analysis

🕔11:23, 10.May 2023

This text introduces Sellwood Consulting's 2023 Capital Market Assumptions, which provide forward-looking insights for constructing portfolios with a long-term horizon. The assumptions are based on principles like using different methods to estimate return and risk, incorporating current valuations, and focusing

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ECB’s Greening Strategy and the Impact on Financial Markets

ECB’s Greening Strategy and the Impact on Financial Markets

🕔16:34, 9.May 2023

The main theme of the text is the greening of the European Central Bank's (ECB) balance sheet as it integrates climate considerations into its monetary policy. Since October, the ECB has been redirecting corporate bond purchases towards issuers with better

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Updated Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions by Angeles Investment Advisors

Updated Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions by Angeles Investment Advisors

🕔16:02, 4.May 2023

In the "Angeles' Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions as of January 2023" report, Angeles Investment Advisors present their updated capital market assumptions, which are used for asset allocation modeling for clients with a long-term horizon of over ten years. Notable changes

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Global Economic Outlook and Capital Market Assumptions

Global Economic Outlook and Capital Market Assumptions

🕔14:19, 4.May 2023

2023 Q1 Capital Market Assumptions In this summary of the "2023 Q1 Capital Market Assumptions" research paper by PGIM Quantitative Solutions, we explore the main theme of global economic growth and inflation expectations over the next decade. The text explains

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Tackling Clean Energy Dominance: US and EU’s Response to China’s Grip

Tackling Clean Energy Dominance: US and EU’s Response to China’s Grip

🕔12:03, 4.May 2023

In the face of China's clean energy dominance, the US and EU are poised to expand their clean technology efforts. The US has implemented industrial policies with protectionist elements to incentivize global companies to manufacture clean energy products domestically, while

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Harnessing Asia’s New Economy: Diverse Investment Opportunities

Harnessing Asia’s New Economy: Diverse Investment Opportunities

🕔15:56, 3.May 2023

In this issue of The Street View, the main focus is on Asia's new economy and its wide range of opportunities for Actis. Investment projects span Lifescience facilities in India, renewable energy in Japan and Vietnam, and green buildings in

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2023 Capital Markets Forecast: A New Paradigm

2023 Capital Markets Forecast: A New Paradigm

🕔16:42, 2.May 2023

The 2023 Capital Markets Forecast by Syntrinsic Investment Committee provides an executive summary that reflects on the past year's events and how they have shaped the outlook for the coming years. The main theme revolves around higher interest rates, higher

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Vastgoedtrends Q1 2023: Uitdagingen en Kansen

Vastgoedtrends Q1 2023: Uitdagingen en Kansen

🕔13:55, 27.Apr 2023

In het rapport "Samenvatting ontwikkelingen Q1 2023" van NVM Business wordt de terugval in de opname van kantoor- en bedrijfsruimte benadrukt. De kantorenmarkt kampt met een vraaguitval, terwijl grootschalige opnames (logistiek) zijn weggevallen in de bedrijfsruimtemarkt. Aan de andere kant

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Exploring Asset Class Forecasts and Portfolio Strategies

Exploring Asset Class Forecasts and Portfolio Strategies

🕔16:59, 25.Apr 2023

2023 Asset Allocation In the report titled "2023 Asset Allocation Report: Examining Return Forecasts and Implications for Long-term Portfolio Strategies," the author highlights the key observations for various asset classes, such as stocks, rates, and private equity. The main theme

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Decoding the Future of Global Investment: Key Market Trends and Expected Returns

Decoding the Future of Global Investment: Key Market Trends and Expected Returns

🕔12:23, 25.Apr 2023

Expected returns for the next decade In this text, the primary theme revolves around the global economy, financial markets, and investment strategies. The discussion encompasses the calculation of return expectations for the coming five and ten years based on long-term

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Navigating the Surplus: Canadian Pension Plans in a Challenging Economic Climate

Navigating the Surplus: Canadian Pension Plans in a Challenging Economic Climate

🕔12:17, 24.Apr 2023

2023 LONG-TERM CAPITAL MARKETS OUTLOOK In the face of a challenging economic environment, Canadian pension plans experienced a surprisingly positive year in 2022. Long-term interest rates rose dramatically, reducing the present value of future pension liabilities more than the fall

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SPIVA Europe Year-End 2022 Scorecard

SPIVA Europe Year-End 2022 Scorecard

🕔10:06, 20.Apr 2023

The main theme of the text is the comparison of active and passive investment management strategies through the S&P Indices versus Active (SPIVA) Europe Scorecard. This report, initially published in 2014, evaluates the performance of actively managed funds domiciled across

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Inflation Forecasts Grow Pessimistic

Inflation Forecasts Grow Pessimistic

🕔16:59, 18.Apr 2023

The latest data on inflation has led to concerns about the economy, with some fearing that hot inflation and economic data could lead to an increased chance of recession, even if it takes longer than first expected. The Federal Reserve

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Investment Committee Bank J. Safra Sarasin Cautions on Rising Interest Rates

Investment Committee Bank J. Safra Sarasin Cautions on Rising Interest Rates

🕔12:18, 18.Apr 2023

Bank J. Safra Sarasin's investment committee cautions that despite robust economic conditions and strong labor and retail sales data, the risk of a US recession in the next 12 months remains high, forcing market participants to take a closer look

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The Benefits of Global High Yield Strategies

The Benefits of Global High Yield Strategies

🕔14:47, 17.Apr 2023

Global high yield strategies offer numerous benefits that investors should consider when investing in different regions. While regional economic growth and relative value are essential allocation factors, active global strategies can generate alpha and total return. In addition, structural nuances,

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Are Financial Markets in an “Anti-Goldilocks” Environment?

Are Financial Markets in an “Anti-Goldilocks” Environment?

🕔10:57, 17.Apr 2023

he Fisch Asset Management report for March 2023 highlights the "Anti-Goldilocks" environment, where financial markets are behaving as if they were in a "Goldilocks environment" with moderate economic growth, rapidly falling inflation, and an imminent easing of monetary policy. However,

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Uncovering Investment Opportunities Amid Market Volatility

Uncovering Investment Opportunities Amid Market Volatility

🕔14:34, 12.Apr 2023

In “Where we stand: Asset class views*” by Federated Hermes, the author provides a comprehensive analysis of various asset classes and their potential performance in the current market environment. The report discusses key factors such as the Federal Reserve’s rate

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The Timeless Value of Gold: A Strategic Asset for Diverse Portfolios

The Timeless Value of Gold: A Strategic Asset for Diverse Portfolios

🕔10:14, 12.Apr 2023

The Relevance of Gold as a Strategic Asset Gold has always been considered a valuable asset, especially during periods of economic uncertainty. Its unique properties make it a strategic long-term investment and a key element of a well-diversified portfolio. As

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Saudi Arabia’s Banking Sector: 2022 in Review and The Path Ahead

Saudi Arabia’s Banking Sector: 2022 in Review and The Path Ahead

🕔16:27, 11.Apr 2023

This article highlights the economic climate in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which seems brighter than other parts of the world. With elevated energy prices, an increase in tourism, and the acceleration of economic diversification projects, Saudi Arabia’s banking

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The case for portfolio rebalancing: Why the standard 60/40 portfolio may not work anymore

The case for portfolio rebalancing: Why the standard 60/40 portfolio may not work anymore

🕔12:30, 11.Apr 2023

Restoring balance: The case for rebalancing portfolios In 2022, investors were surprised by the lack of diversification benefits in the standard 60/40 portfolio. Both stocks and bonds were affected by the historic inflation surprise and central bank tightening, leading to

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Beyond Valuation: Using AI to Optimize Asset Allocation

Beyond Valuation: Using AI to Optimize Asset Allocation

🕔08:47, 11.Apr 2023

The main theme of the text is investment strategy and the use of AI to assist in making investment decisions. The article discusses the two stages of the investment framework and how ChatGPT's views are used to determine asset allocation.

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Àsset Allocation: Q1 2023 OUTLOOK

Àsset Allocation: Q1 2023 OUTLOOK

🕔17:52, 8.Apr 2023

MARKET ENVIRONMENT A post-mortem of the investment environment in 2022 needs little discussion, other to conclude that the return of inflation triggered more ratehikes (over 300) across the world than we have seen since 1988 and with it severe losses

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IPPC: The Urgent Need for Mainstreaming Climate Action

IPPC: The Urgent Need for Mainstreaming Climate Action

🕔07:56, 6.Apr 2023

The IPCC report warns that the current pace and scale of climate action are inadequate to tackle climate change, leading to intensified adverse impacts from human-caused change, including extreme weather conditions. However, the report offers hope, stating that mainstreaming effective

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Exploring the New Paradigm Shift in Middle Market Private Equity Research

Exploring the New Paradigm Shift in Middle Market Private Equity Research

🕔16:51, 5.Apr 2023

In the present market scenario, middle market private equity sponsors are strategizing to withstand the market's turbulence and leverage the market dislocations. However, they are now experiencing heightened geopolitical tensions, uncertain public markets, and an unclear economic outlook. Private equity

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New Environment, New Opportunities

New Environment, New Opportunities

🕔10:58, 5.Apr 2023

Short Duration Fixed Income: Guy Haselmann, Head of Thought Leadership at MetLife Investment Management, recently sat down with Scott Pavlak, Head of Short Duration Fixed Income, to discuss interest rates and the investment landscape in short duration bonds.

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Five ESG Themes in Fixed Income for the Year(s) Ahead

Five ESG Themes in Fixed Income for the Year(s) Ahead

🕔08:16, 5.Apr 2023

Geopolitical situations over the past year have led to concerns around ESG – will it fade away from market consciousness or is it here to stay? In addition to the economic realities, there are four additional themes that will impact

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Green Bond Pricing and ETF Assets in 2022

Green Bond Pricing and ETF Assets in 2022

🕔12:51, 1.Apr 2023

The Climate Bonds Initiative recently released a report on Green Bond Pricing in the Primary Market, which analyzed 72 green bonds with a combined face value of USD 79 billion priced between July and December 2022. The report found that

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FOMC’s Economic Projections for 2023-2025

FOMC’s Economic Projections for 2023-2025

🕔10:07, 31.Mar 2023

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting held in March 2023 included projections of the most likely outcomes for real GDP growth, the unemployment rate, and inflation. Each participant's projections were based on their assessment of appropriate monetary policy and

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Navigating the Turbulent Progress of Digital Assets

Navigating the Turbulent Progress of Digital Assets

🕔16:58, 28.Mar 2023

Digital assets promise economic opportunities, but effective regulation and infrastructure are necessary for a healthy marketplace. OMFIF presents a report on the progress towards a digital asset ecosystem, examining different kinds of digital assets, infrastructure, legal frameworks, and regulatory policies.

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Unpacking the CAPE Index: A Unique Approach to Equity Sector Rotation

Unpacking the CAPE Index: A Unique Approach to Equity Sector Rotation

🕔12:15, 28.Mar 2023

DoubleLine Capital has released a research report titled "Unpacking the CAPE Index," which examines the Shiller Barclays CAPE U.S. Sector Total Return USD Index (CAPE Index). The index uses a variation of the cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings ratio (CAPE ratio) to

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Private Equity Outlook in 2023: Anatomy of a Slowdown

Private Equity Outlook in 2023: Anatomy of a Slowdown

🕔17:02, 27.Mar 2023

The post-Covid rally in global private equity came to a halt in 2022, with the Federal Reserve's move to raise interest rates being a key factor. The rate increases sparked concerns about persistent inflation and fueled speculation about recession, causing

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Interest rate and inflation worries gain the upper hand

Interest rate and inflation worries gain the upper hand

🕔15:15, 27.Mar 2023

Interest rate and inflation worries gain the upper hand as financial markets experience a breather after a strong start to the year. The reopening of the Chinese economy and easing inflation led to a relief rally, but higher-than-expected inflation data

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Global Inflation Soars Amid Supply Chain Challenges

Global Inflation Soars Amid Supply Chain Challenges

🕔12:57, 27.Mar 2023

According to Lael Brainard, the Vice Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, recent experience with the pandemic and Russia's war against Ukraine has highlighted the challenges for monetary policy in responding to a series of

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Banking on a Sustainable Path: Global Banking Annual Review 2022

Banking on a Sustainable Path: Global Banking Annual Review 2022

🕔10:42, 27.Mar 2023

The year 2022 has been one of unpredictability and volatility for the global banking industry. The shocks to the system, including geopolitical instability and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, have resulted in a poor outlook for global banking

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Irish economy gradually recovers amidst inflation easing and uncertainty

Irish economy gradually recovers amidst inflation easing and uncertainty

🕔12:57, 23.Mar 2023

Central Bank of Ireland Quarterly Bulletin reveals gradual recovery of Irish economy amidst easing inflationary pressures and uncertainty over future path of inflation and public finances. According to the Quarterly Bulletin released by the Central Bank of Ireland, the country's

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Private Equity’s Other Illiquidity Premium

Private Equity’s Other Illiquidity Premium

🕔11:04, 23.Mar 2023

An examination of smoothing and other perceived benefits of private equity that have commanded a premium fee despite more cost-efficient alternatives.   In this piece, the author discusses the appeal of private equity (PE) to investors, highlighting characteristics such as high

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Preparing for the Growth Shock: Bond Markets After the Rate Shock

Preparing for the Growth Shock: Bond Markets After the Rate Shock

🕔13:06, 22.Mar 2023

This report discusses how the tightening of monetary policy and inflation have affected fixed-income markets and business models, leading to tighter financial conditions that are likely to continue. The report also explores potential areas of strain for investors, such as

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US Loan Market Struggles in 2022 Despite Q4 Stability

US Loan Market Struggles in 2022 Despite Q4 Stability

🕔10:37, 22.Mar 2023

The US loan market saw a disappointing year due to economic headwinds and negative credit rating migration, leading to lower M&A activity and slow new loan creation. While Q4 showed stability, with some increase in loan issuance, it favored stronger

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