Global Equities
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June, 2020
Values versus valuations
James Sparshott, Head of Local Authorities, Legal & General Investment Management. Iancu Daramus, Senior Sustainability Analyst, Investment Stewardship, Legal & General Investment Management. James Sparshott and Iancu Daramus of Legal & General Investment Management discuss how the financial materiality of ESG issues may encourage more LGPS funds to ...
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June, 2020
Global equity markets whipsaw but there may be opportunities
Emma Powell, LAPF Investments. Emma Powell considers the fluctuations in global equity markets and shares the views of some practitioners that, despite the current uncertainties, the importance of ESG considerations may boost investment opportunities In March, equity indices around the world entered bear market territory as investors braced for the ...
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June, 2020
No normal cycle, no normal recession
Laurence Taylor, Portfolio Specialist, Global Equities, T. Rowe Price. Laurence Taylor of T. Rowe Price identifies some implications, both short-term and long-term, of the Covid-19 pandemic and gives advice on managing a global equity portfolio in what will be the “new normal” The coronavirus continues to impact nearly every aspect of society. ...
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June, 2020
What role does ESG have in a global equity portfolio?
Stephen Hearle, Co-Head of Institutional & Wholesale Distribution, Nordea Asset Management UK. Stephen Hearle of Nordea Asset Management UK explains how to evaluate the three ESG dimensions and assesses their respective effects on a company’s risk profile Global equities can be a volatile asset class. Faced with a multitude of factors – size and ...
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June, 2020
Harnessing investment themes to identify long-term returns
Paul Markham, Portfolio Manager, Equity Opportunities Team, Newton Investment Management. Paul Markham of Newton Investment Management describes how a thematic approach to investment can help identify investment ideas capable of adapting to a changing economic landscape The start of 2020 has been difficult for everyone as the global pandemic has taken ...
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June, 2020
Uncovering future quality in healthcare
Greig Bryson, Portfolio Manager – Global Equity Team, Nikko Asset Management. Greig Bryson of Nikko Asset Management highlights the investment opportunities provided by the firms developing new technologies that would make the lives of nurses, care givers and patients easier The ongoing public health and economic crises (and the political response ...
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October, 2018
Small caps: global questions, local answers?
Justin Preston, Senior Director, Head of Equity, Public Markets Research, bfinance. Justin Preston of bfinance examines the popularity of small cap equity and strongly advises paying attention to local and regional issues when selecting a global small cap investment strategy Small cap equity, whether through local or global strategies, has been a ...
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October, 2018
Balancing act for global equities investors
Matthew Craig, LAPF Investments. Matthew Craig looks at the pros and cons of investing in global equities, and the role the asset class plays in pension fund portfolios Two key reasons for equity investing are to benefit from overall market growth (also known as beta) and to benefit from the success of outperforming companies (alpha or excess return ...
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October, 2018
Disruption and the new world order
Regina Chi, Vice-President and Portfolio Manager, AGF Investments. Regina Chi of AGF Investments examines the current shift in the global supply chain, China in particular, and investigates how investors could profit from this change From Artificial Intelligence (AI), self-driving cars, fintechs and drones, China is gaining a reputation as the ...
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October, 2018
The three big trends shaping the future
Neil Robson, Head of Global Equities, Columbia Threadneedle Investments. Neil Robson of Columbia Threadneedle Investments examines the challenges and opportunities offered by a rapidly evolving global economic landscape Global warming is never far from the headlines, but it affects more than just the climate: it also has profound implications for ...
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