Why active management matters in emerging markets
The emerging markets are a great way to access the AI thematic without buying into expensive US large caps, but their nuances demand local active management if investors want to unlock their rewards.
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Mercer global CIO flags ‘crisis of confidence’ in US market
The global CIO overseeing Mercer's $600 billion OCIO unit, Hooman Kaveh, has been advising clients to rethink the role of US assets in their portfolios by diversifying currency base and incorporating more active management. Speaking to Top1000funds.com, he warns of a “crisis of confidence” in the world’s largest capital market.
Politicisation of ESG a ‘constructive dialogue’: Mercer’s Rich Nuzum
The discourse around ESG investing may be “messy” but Mercer’s global chief investment strategist, Rich Nuzum, says media and political scrutiny can help sharpen the focus of pensions and sovereigns on their objectives and duties.
Warnings increase as rising rates puts LDI under strain
The number of warning voices increases as rising interest rates puts pressure on LDI strategies, forcing more pension funds to sell assets to maintain leverage levels.
DEI and ESG in manager ratings: Clarke’s legacy
Mercer will incorporate DEI considerations into its manager research the same way it pioneered the incorporation of ESG factors in its manager ratings process back in 2012. The integration of DEI is a parting gift from long-term global head of investment research, Deb Clarke, who retired yesterday. Amanda White spoke to her about her legacy and the investment industry’s unfinished business.
Inflation is coming. Time to act
Inflation holds investor opportunities as well as perils. Emerging markets, commodities and linkers do well in a climate of rising prices while central banks are likely to act quickly and aggressively in response rather than early or gradually.
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