Recommended For You
Based on your reading history and profile
Buy now, pay (more?) later?
Why is buy now, pay later so attractive to consumers? We discuss the business and investment case around BNPL, along with the regulatory environment of the new installment payment product.
Climate scenario analysis – a unique investment framework
Climate change is one of the defining issues of our age. Its physical manifestations are negatively affecting ecosystems, human health and economic infrastructure. The transition to a zero-carbon economy presents significant challenges, but also opportunities for investors.
Railpen talks risks and opportunities in trade upheaval
Investing in currencies and long short equity strategies are two of the opportunities that the UK’s £34 billion Railpen has been exploring in the current volatile environment.
What’s next for investor action?
This session looks at two case studies activist stewardship (with Exxon) and whether investors are funding treason (the case of the US congress riots).
FIS 2020: The policy response
FIS 2020 will discuss how the unprecedented government stimulus in response to the pandemic could affect investor returns and specific allocations. Areas of concern include a sharp rise in zombie companies kept afloat by government support.
The US election – What now?
This session looks at the development of a vaccine for COVID-19 and what cooperation is needed to fight the virus.
Bond allocations increase as diversification benefits come to the fore
Asset owners are, on a net basis, increasing allocations across fixed income sectors, seeking geographical diversification – particularly those in Asia-Pacific and EMEA – and trusting bonds to provide ballast against equity risk in portfolios.
FIS 2020: Global Policy Response
Two ex-central bankers, Randy Kroszner and Lucrezia Reichlin, said that central banks were doing everything they could to ensure markets continue to function. They said inflation was unlikely.
SI Outlook 2021
What does Robeco expect in the world of sustainable investing in 2021? We remain focused on the two main elements of SI: integrating ESG into the investment process and active ownership. In our latest webinar, Masja Zandbergen outlines her views on the market outlook for SI and sustainable strategies.
Invest with Purpose