The text opens a discussion around the expectation of financial markets for headline inflation rates to drop significantly towards central bank targets over the next couple of years, maintaining stable inflation expectations in the medium to long term. However, the
In the research paper "Converging Expectations," UBP delves into the recent reversal of stock and bond market gains due to renewed inflation concerns. The main theme of the text is the convergence of expectations between risky and risk-off assets in
Afgelopen woensdag 30 november is het langverwachte rapport van de commissie parameters gepubliceerd. Uit dit rapport komt een aantal wijzigingen naar voren die relevant zijn voor fondsen in het huidige stelsel, maar (vooral) ook naar aanloop naar het nieuwe stelsel.
In "Monthly Investment Outlook: The Global Liquidity Cycle Looks Set To Turn", the author presents a detailed analysis of the current global financial situation. The piece observes that global equities and bonds remained steady in April, amidst worldwide liquidity injections
Capital Group's text centers around a shift in the investment landscape from a low yield environment to one marked by higher expected inflation and more cautious central banks. In this changing financial climate, investors have seen high yields in fixed
The theme of the text pertains to current asset allocation decisions amidst a less optimistic economic outlook. The author maintains a preference for fixed income over equities, largely due to anticipated headwinds for corporate earnings and margins from higher interest
-Emerging market (EM) stocks are trading at attractive valuations vs. developed market (DM) stocks -For a similar level of inflation between EM and DM, a higher level of growth is expected in EM -A China rebound should …
UBP's Positive Impact Equity (PIE) fund has welcomed two new co-managers, Charlie Anniss and Adrien Cambonie, who join forces with Rupert Welchman. The addition of these experts will significantly benefit PIE due to their extensive experience in European SMID cap
In het onderzoek "Wet Toekomst Pensioenen Backtest Q1 2023" van Aegon Asset Management worden pensioenuitkeringen in het afgelopen kwartaal geanalyseerd. De uitkeringen voor gepensioneerden zouden ongeveer gelijk zijn gebleven, terwijl er voor jongere deelnemers een stijging van het verwachte pensioen
The discussion in "Macro musings: The Fed, payrolls, and what to make of it all" revolves around the Federal Reserve's decision to hike rates, the effect on market pricing, and the potential scenarios that might prompt a change. While the
Op 10 maart 2021 is de Verordening betreffende informatieverschaffing over duurzaamheid in de financieledienstensector, ook wel bekend als SFDR1 , in werking getreden. Per 1 januari 2023 gelden specifiekere regels voor transparantie over duurzaam beleggen. Vooruitlopend op deze specifiekere transparantieregels
In a world in which asset managers are struggling to differentiate themselves and outperform their benchmarks, we believe that impact investing provides an answer largely through innovative portfolio construction and we would particularly like to highlight: The results obtained by
Growth strategies have long overshadowed dividend strategies. However, changing macroeconomic conditions have turned the tables and dividend investments are enjoying their time in the sun. While this coincides with value’s long-awaited comeback, value and dividend stocks have distinctive characteristics. We
After spending over a decade trying to generate inflation, central banks are today confronted with the highest increases in prices since the 1970s. The return of inflation brings with it an unwelcome dilemma; combat inflation or prioritise financial stability. At
In this report, we explore the meaning of positive nutrition, how achievable global nutritional goals are and, ultimately, how we invest in nutrition that is positive for people and planet. When we examine the nutrition theme, it is evident that
Rentestijging geeft duw in de rug De dekkingsgraadscan In deze dekkingsgraadscan vindt u meer informatie over de dekkingsgraad van een gemiddeld Nederlands pensioenfonds. We geven een overzicht van de ontwikkeling van de feitelijke en (12-maands) voortschrijdend gemiddelde dekkingsgraad in de
Generating income is a key role of fixed income. For investors, the durability of income streams becomes more important amid heightened volatility in both equity and bond markets. The current market environment is characterized by persistent inflation and heightened market
Key takeaways 60/40 portfolios have certainly seen better times, having recorded their worst-performing year since 2008. A turbulent 2022, however, could be the precursor for a brighter future especially for investors looking to balance long-term growth of capital, conservation of
On 19 December 2022, European Union (EU) ministers agreed on a mechanism intended to mitigate high natural gas prices which will suspend dealing in title transfer facility (TTF) gas trading on EU trading venues (OTC markets are excluded) if …
A decline in the ecosystem services that nature provides will initially pose a direct physical risk to businesses as harvests become more unreliable, weather patterns change and pollinators no longer support agriculture. The risk is both event-driven, e.g. flooding or
This is a summary of the “Quarterly macro and market insights” report from Capital Group’s fixed income team. The report indicates that the outlook for bonds remains positive despite concerns about global growth. The global economy is expected to weaken
The alternative fixed income asset class offers investors a diverse range of investment options, including private debt, consumer loans, mortgage investments, insured loans, SME loans, infrastructure debt, and asset-backed securities (ABS). These assets have the potential to provide higher yields
The full reopening of Japanese borders has been a boon to businesses as the country comes to terms with the hard reality of co-existing with COVID. But with the world grappling with slowing growth and pressing concerns like geopolitical …
General demographics trends can be decomposed in four subcategories: population growth, population ageing, migration and urbanization. Changes in any of these segments can cause different types of impact on both economic and social developments depending on the geographical region these
In a world in which asset managers are struggling to differentiate themselves and outperform their benchmarks, we believe that impact investing provides an answer largely through innovative portfolio construction and we would particularly like to highlight: The results obtained by
Biodiversity Restoration The business case for investing in biodiversity is strong: UBAM – Biodiversity Restoration (BRF) invests in biodiversity “fixers” – solution providers that aim to protect or restore biodiversity. ▪ Infrastructure programmes and regulations drive additional growth for the
While caution is warranted, we think many high yield companies are well-positioned to navigate a downturn given the solid fundamental starting point. In recent years, high yield companies diligently improved their balance sheets, resulting …
The wisdom of crowds can be powerful. But in times of heightened uncertainty, it can be helpful to understand potential risks. At the moment, markets appear to be crystallising around a hopeful outlook for 2023. Asset prices suggest inflation will
Investors and companies ventured into uncharted territory following the start of the Covid crisis in early 2020, with challenging market conditions turning perceived tailwinds into headwinds and vice versa. In 2022, the fragile path to recovery was further destabilised by
Dekkingsgraadscan pensioenfondsen: In deze dekkingsgraadscan vindt u meer informatie over de dekkingsgraad van een gemiddeld Nederlands pensioenfonds. We geven een overzicht van de ontwikkeling van de feitelijke en (12-maands) voortschrijdend gemiddelde dekkingsgraad in de afgelopen 12 maanden. Daarnaast maken we
Recessions are painful, no doubt about it. But they are necessary to clean out the excesses of prior growth periods, especially the more or less uninterrupted growth investors have enjoyed over the past decade.
Flash Update: The decision to invest in emerging markets today should be based on the economic forecasts for the region and managers’ ability to position themselves accordingly. Analysis of UBAM – Positive Impact Emerging Equity’s recent history can shed some
Global investors still mostly favour onshore equities, i.e. the A-share market (the CSI 800 Index), to build exposure to the Chinese economy; however, the high volatility associated with these shares has historically been a drawback. If we look back at
Investors were buffeted throughout 2022, first by the shock of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and then by the fastest rate-hiking cycle by the US Federal Reserve in a generation. As we had anticipated 2022 would be a volatile year in
There’s a new reality taking shape in global markets. Many commentators are focusing on the rotation from growth to value, but I think that view is too simplistic. Some investors may be hoping for a return to normal after central
De laatste tijd is er veel discussie over de nieuwe pensioenregelingen. Zijn de nieuwe regelingen wel een verbetering ten opzichte van de huidige uitkeringsregelingen en zo ja, welke van de nieuwe regelingen pakt het beste uit? In dit artikel kijken
A new building block within UBP’s Global & Absolute Fixed Income range. The strategy’s objective is to generate high income with a strong BB risk profile. The strategy will have a diversified allocation to the high income …
As the risk of recession looms large over financial markets, how will securitised credit fare? It’s a growing area of bond markets that has become an important anchor of some actively managed, fixed income portfolios. Portfolio manager Xavier Goss discusses
ESG (environmental, social and governance) ratings are complex and getting more so. Lively debate has been triggered by discrepancies such as Tesla being removed from the S&P 500 ESG index over concerns about working conditions and automated driver safety, while
To many investors, this year will feel like a rollercoaster. Several major developments have impacted the world economy, and in response, financial markets have reacted fiercely by repricing asset markets. Especially at times like these, it’s important to take a
Challenging economic conditions are setting the stage for an interesting year ahead in the high yield market. As the economy slows and the cycle matures, we believe caution is warranted. However, we expect dislocations to expose intriguing buying opportunities and
People my age and up will remember that for all of us (or since 1930, when Pluto was first discovered), the solar system consisted of nine planets. Then in 2006 a monumental event happened when the International Astronomical Union downgraded
China’s once-in-a-decade census revealed some interesting demographic issues. The country has 264 million people aged 60 and above, which equates to 18.7% of the population, considerably higher than 13% in 2010. The 12 million births …
Monthly Investment Outlook: Global activity slowed down in late December and should remain moderate in Q1-22. The Omicron impact was limited to a few services, but disruption remained in place in …
Find out about the key themes across science, technology and sustainability which are helping shape our future over the coming year – and beyond. 1. Focus on food security The recent supply chain disruptions – and the resulting empty supermarket
In mid-September we moved our fundamental outlook for the semiconductor industry to declining, based on the expectation of slowing demand and the fact that inventory levels were well above historical averages across multiple end markets and channel distributors. Only a
The global energy landscape has started to transition away from fossil and CO2 heavy fuels to more renewable sources. This trend has been well underway for several years. As of 2019, fossil fuels, as the predominant source of energy, collectively
Ondernemingen die beveiligingsproblemen aanpakken, bieden aantrekkelijke lange-termijnopportuniteiten voor beleggers. Daarvan is Anjali Bastianpillai, Senior Product Specialist van de Securitystrategie bij Pictet Asset Management, stellig overtuigd: ‘Je veilig voelen is een menselijke basisbehoefte. Of het nu gaat om bescherming tegen cyberaanvallen,
Key takeaways Chinese equities have had a volatile 2022 so far as the country has had to navigate COVID-19 restrictions, property debt concerns and supply chain constraints among many other headwinds China is becoming an increasingly selective market that requires
Pensioenakkoord uitgelegd: Veel pensioenfondsen staan aan de vooravond van een wijziging van de pensioenregeling. Momenteel wordt er volop gerekend hoe de nieuwe pensioenregelingen – de solidaire en flexibele premieregeling- in ALMstudies uitpakken. Het is echter ook informatief om te kijken
