Schroders: How microfinance investment can empower female entrepreneurs?
BlueOrchard Chief Executive, Patrick Scheurle, explains why investing in women is important, not just to overcome inequality but also to build stronger economies and better quality of life for society as a whole:
BMO GAM: Active ESG investing in emerging markets
Emerging markets are often seen as exotic, niche, risky parts of the market. While it’s certainly true that they are…
Schroders: P.Harrison: How the investment industry can help during the Covid crisis
A long-term approach is now more vital than ever, says Schroders’ CEO. Companies should be supported - but with conditions.
Capital Group : Market volatility in a long term view : it is deja vu
The words of a former Capital Group chairman recall another dark time in our history and offer important perspective for long-term investors.
UBS AM: ‘The West can learn from China’s corona outbreak approach’
Trends in traffic congestion and property sales offer some evidence that activity in China’s economy is beginning to return to normal.
'Risk assets are on the rise, but recession is still to hit'
Following Christine Lagarde’s earlier ‘rookie error’, the newest ECB stimulus package did not come as a surprise for Ella Hoxha, manager of the Pictet Global Bond Fund. Are European bonds now out of the danger zone? ‘The worst should technically be behind us though we’re not out of this crisis yet. The recession hasn’t even begun.’
Coronavirus freezes credit markets
Credit markets have been hit hard across the board. ‘Exiting at normal prices is now virtually impossible because there is hardly any liquidity.’ Only ETFs can still be easily sold, resulting in dramatic price declines. Can the ECB’s latest support package restore calm?
UBS AM: ‘Fed's bazooka is not empty as yet'
The spread of the coronavirus outside of China, oil price collapse and sharp tightening of financial conditions have put the global economy on the brink of recession.
UBS AM: How does gender matter for today’s investing?
Gender Equality ETF, an impactful part of ESG investing.
BMO GAM: ESG Viewpoint: living wage in the retail sector
We engaged 10 retailers on living wages on taking progressive approach to human capital management.