Investing in the earth

Why soil health matters
ESG Materiality Q2 2022

How the GEMs strategy is positioned to benefit from transition tailwinds Engagement and carbon footprint update Case study: WEG Case study: Credicorp ESG Materiality Newsletter Q2 2022 Download Share: Risk profile The views and opinions contained herein are those of the author and may not necessarily represent views expressed or reflected in other communications. This […]
The coming real estate renovation wave

And what it means for investors
Equities tumble as inflation reality bites

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Recession fears grow as central banks step up inflation fight

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Take note: Finding opportunity in mispriced corporate hybrids

Fast reading For non-financial corporate hybrids, fundamentals still matter. The main driver of sub-senior spread is extension risk, as coupon deferral risk is structurally low and early call risk is often manageable. Yet extension risk is often mispriced during market sell-off, creating structural alpha. We are buyers of extension risk premium when it exceeds >10% […]
Chemical sector under scrutiny in EOS’s Q1 Public Engagement Report

Fast reading How the hard-to-abate chemical sector can play a role in the low carbon transition. Regulation has failed to keep pace with the digital revolution, leading to social harms that pose risks for companies, investors and individuals. Addressing social inequities, including those exacerbated by the pandemic, can help to create long-term value for investors. […]
‘People can focus so much on risk they can overlook opportunities’

The sell-off in Chinese stocks this year as investors fret over the impact of the country’s zero-Covid policy and the risks presented by slowing growth mean that Chinese shares are trading at discounts unseen for more than two decades, according to fund managers at Federated Hermes. Weakening sentiment has pushed the Hang Seng Index down […]
The ‘S-word’ looms into view

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A glimmer of hope amid China’s lockdowns?