All White papers articles – Page 10
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White papersSustainable Global Equity Annual Report 2024
Since the turn of the millennium, considerable progress has been made in improving economic wellbeing. However, proper financial inclusion remains out of reach for billions worldwide. Bridging the gap represents a potentially major opportunity for companies, says the team behind our Sustainable Global Equity Strategy.
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White papersTrade Finance: Uncorrelated alpha potential
Trade finance – short-term loans to facilitate physical cross-border transactions – plays a vital role in facilitating global trade flows. It is estimated that 80% of world trade is dependent on some form of financing. This can be attributed to tighter credit conditions for obtaining alternative sources of capital. In this paper, we outline why more investors are turning towards this asset class as a diversifier in their portfolios.
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White papersThe evolution of investor stewardship
With the publication by EOS at Federated Hermes Limited of its 2024 Annual Review of engagement and voting highlights, Leon Kamhi, Head of Responsibility and EOS, reflects on 20 years of stewardship at EOS, and the need to drive real world change.
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White papersCorporate Hybrids: What Are They?
A short introduction to a unique and fast-growing asset class.
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White papersGenAI heralds potential revolution in productivity
Productivity growth across the world is in decline. However, the boom in Generative AI heralds a potential revolution in productivity – in areas such as customer operations, marketing and sales, and software engineering. How should EM investors respond?
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White papersThe emergence of Gen-Z
The ageing global population throws up a number of social, economic and healthcare implications. However, another cohort is emerging into a dominant economic force in EM.
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White papers“Wait and Worry” or “Wait and See”?
U.S. consumers aren’t happy, but U.S. executives don’t share their gloom.
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White papersGerman Infrastructure: Catalyst for European High Yield?
We believe the new German government’s infrastructure plans have the potential to materially benefit the European high yield market.
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White papersGermany’s fiscal shift: A boost to Europe, but U.S. edge remains
Germany’s bold fiscal expansion has sparked optimism around Europe’s growth prospects and challenged the narrative of U.S. market dominance. Yet, structural constraints across the broader EU and renewed U.S. innovation leadership suggest America’s edge remains intact. While European momentum is building, U.S. exceptionalism continues to stand on stronger, more resilient ground.
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White papersA World in Flux: Managing Evolving Risks in Equity Markets
Risk management is being put to the test in 2025. How can equity portfolio teams cope with multiple hazards across equity markets this year?
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White papersFrom Trade Wars to Energy Security: Mega-Force Manifestations
The effects of mega-forces are turning up in recent policy and geopolitical developments.
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White papersDebt divergence: Investors stand at the crossroads
The world is facing a US$250 trillion problem. While government debt is an important tool to generate economic growth and ensure the day-to-day functioning of a country, how long can debt levels rise before the road runs out?
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White papersNavigating climate risk: Solvency II revision, stress tests and strategic adaptation
A critical challenge: climate change represents a major challenge for insurers, driven by the increasing frequency of natural disasters and the need to manage risks associated with the transition to a low-carbon economy.
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White papers7 reasons why U.S. exceptionalism is only being challenged, not overtaken, by Europe
Europe’s recent market outperformance reflects a shift from tactical value plays to more fundamental drivers, led by Germany’s fiscal pivot. However, structural challenges, limited fiscal headroom, and rising external risks—like U.S. tariffs and a potential U.S. slowdown—suggest that European momentum may prove fragile. Despite Europe’s progress, U.S. exceptionalism in innovation, deregulation, and long-term growth remains firmly in place.
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White papersThe new real estate cycle: How changed perceptions will be consequential
Global disruptions, technology advancements, and evolving investor perceptions are reshaping opportunities in the new real estate cycle. Learn about the vital role of private capital in driving economic growth and reimagining urban spaces.
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White papersSwap spreads: analysis, challenges and outlook
Swap spreads, key indicators of liquidity stress and risk aversion, play a crucial role for insurers. Beyond measuring price differentials between sovereign and corporate bonds, they directly influence hedging decisions, asset-liability management (ALM) strategies and insurer returns under Solvency II.
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White papersWhen geopolitics meets innovation – China’s DeepSeek raises stakes in AI arms race
The emergence of China’s DeepSeek has disrupted the AI landscape and challenged the prevailing narrative about the dominance of the US in this rapidly evolving technology. But could this breakthrough reshape the competitive world of AI – and create potential opportunities for investors?
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White papersA new era? From US exceptionalism to exceptional European value opportunities
After years of being overshadowed, European equities have outperformed their US counterparts this year. As US exceptionalism appears to be waning, investor confidence towards Europe has become more positive. We ask whether this shift could signal the start of a new era for Europe’s stockmarkets.
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