Low purity can seriously hinder thematic investors
AI is going to change the world, but which companies will benefit most from that trend? Investors who put money into trends and themes such as AI look for a solid benchmark to determine the purity of their investments. The goal is high purity. That does not always work out.
Which infrastructure opportunities emerge from three simultaneous mega-trends?
In this video Ludovico Cappelli highlights three themes that are accelerating through the infrastructure space at the moment: Digitalisation, Decarbonisation and Deglobalisation.
ESG is measured wrong, says Dan Ariely. His fix is beating the S&P500
Dan Ariely has devoted his career to understanding irrational behavior. According to the Duke University professor of psychology and behavioral economics, ESG investors are the perfect test group. They focus, he says, on what is easy to measure rather than on what actually matters for returns.
Amundi launches 100 new ETFs by 2028
Fund house Amundi presented its strategic three-year plan on Tuesday. It includes a new business line focused on active ETFs and white-label ETFs.
Beyond the benchmark: why being different pays off
Baillie Gifford’s new chief executive, Tim Campbell, faces a paradox: the company must evolve to remain true to its investment philosophy. New technologies and changing client needs mean standing still isn’t an option. So, the firm’s mission is to be progressive in its methods but conservative in sticking to its purpose.
Art investors puncture own investment case at Deloitte’s New York forum
At the Deloitte Private Art & Finance Conference in New York, art investors did something almost unheard of: they dismantled the investment case for their own asset class.
Portfolio News Euro Credit: Delivering alignment, deepening sustainability
Passive may dominate euro credit allocations, but many investors are now looking for strategies that combine disciplined credit management with meaningful sustainability integration. The Kempen Euro Sustainable Credit Fund reflects that approach.
As banks retreat, private lenders take the wheel
A good fifteen years after the global financial crisis rewired the world’s credit circuits, a new generation of credit masters now sits in the driver’s seat of corporate finance.
Blackrock’s latest loss widens rift between private credit yays and nays
New loan failures have reignited debate over the health of private credit. The bankruptcy of Renovo Home Partners last week has drawn warnings about the quality of the underwriting and possible systemic risks. Industry veterans push back, saying media coverage borders on sensationalism.
Belém’s moment: What the climate conference must deliver
As COP30 convenes in Belém, Brazil, the world faces a pivotal moment for climate action. Building on lessons from last year’s summit, global leaders must turn collective ambition into measurable progress on emissions, adaptation and finance.