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This paper by Pantheon Ventures argues there is an excellent case for appropriate global regulatory reform, but warns it must be proportionate and non-discriminatory, and it must acknowledge that the financial system is global.
Best ideas exist, so why do managers include underperformers?
Randy Cohen from Harvard Business School, Christopher Polk from the London School of Economics, and Bernhard Silli from the Universitat Pompeu Fabra and the London School of Economics, provide powerful evidence that mutual fund managers can pick stocks that outperform the market.
The missing link: EM green bonds
Sustainability bonds issued by sovereign governments in developing and emerging markets offer exciting investor opportunities. The proceeds are used for impact and allow investors to target real change in sectors like health and education. Emerging market specialists describe how it could be the missing link to the ESG jigsaw.
Russia’s war on Europe heralds a profound reshaping of the continent
Bloody conflict between Europe’s first and third largest armies is unravelling key European beliefs and will trigger a change in the balance of power between European countries that will reshape the continent, argues celebrated academic Ivan Krastev, Chair, Centre for Liberal Strategies, European Council on Foreign Relations.
Biden’s focus: Climate, China and Jobs
PGIM’s chief economist and head of global macroeconomic research, Nathan Sheets, outlines what Biden’s priorities will be and how his key appointees will lead their departments. He also explains why he believes inflation will remain low and that investors will increasingly move into risk assets.
Top five topics for investors in 2019
It’s a VUCA world (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous). In such times, it’s especially important for investors to have guiding principles. The Thinking Ahead Group provides a handful of key themes to manage in the year ahead.
Climate, China and The Fed: Kotkin’s big risks ahead
The climate emergency, China and Federal Reserve policy pose the most systemic investor risk ahead according to Stephen Kotkin, Professor in History and International Affairs, Princeton University, who said a dramatic misstep from the US Federal Reserve could cause a massive dislocation.
How to spot real ESG integration
There are many narratives from asset owners about generating value through strategies based on environmental, social and governance factors. Looking at these value-creation stories through the lens of an integrated reporting framework can separate the genuine successes from the hype.
Investment decision making framework needs a rethink post crisis
While advising clients not to rebalance throughout much of the financial crisis, RogersCasey now believes investors should reposition to a “normal” asset allocation position, providing they re-examine what that ‘normal” is. Amanda White spoke with chief executive Tim Barron.
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