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Clouds Clearing in the Land of the Rising Sun
Clouds Clearing in the Land of the Rising Sun

Discover why Japan's economy is rebounding with rising consumption, inflation, labor market reforms, corporate governance improvements, and tax incentives boosting equity investments. Continue Reading

Date posted06/25/2024


When History is a Guide – The Case for Commodities Today
When History is a Guide – The Case for Commodities Today

Explore how historical economic challenges mirror today’s risks and why institutional investors should consider commodities to hedge inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. Continue Reading

Date posted06/20/2024


Which Equity Factors Perform Best When Interest Rates Are Falling?
Which Equity Factors Perform Best When Interest Rates Are Falling?

Discover how equity factors like Momentum and Quality outperform during falling interest rates. Learn strategies to optimize pension plan portfolios amid rate changes. Continue Reading

Date posted06/18/2024


Capital Solutions: A Growing Opportunity
Capital Solutions: A Growing Opportunity

Discover how Barings' Capital Solutions team leverages private credit growth and creative financing to deliver attractive, uncorrelated risk-adjusted returns. Continue Reading

Date posted06/12/2024


Electravision
Electravision

Explore the 14th Annual Eye on the Market Energy Paper by Michael Cembalest on Electravision—the electrification of everything—and its impact on decarbonization, energy transition, and infrastructure needs. Continue Reading

Date posted06/10/2024


Unlocking Opportunity in Emerging Market Equity Income
Unlocking Opportunity in Emerging Market Equity Income

Explore emerging market equity income opportunities with insights on technology, green transition, and rising consumer power driving sustainable dividends and growth. Continue Reading

Date posted06/6/2024


Spring 2024 White Paper: Compelling Market Dynamics Within U.S. Private Credit
Spring 2024 White Paper: Compelling Market Dynamics Within U.S. Private Credit

Explore Turning Rock Partners' Spring 2024 white paper on U.S. private credit, highlighting lower middle market opportunities, non-sponsor lending, and strong risk-adjusted yields. Continue Reading

Date posted05/28/2024


Private Capital: Four Themes for 2024
Private Capital: Four Themes for 2024

Discover four key private capital themes for 2024, highlighting growth opportunities amid higher interest rates, market dispersion, portfolio excellence, and evolving financial processes. Continue Reading

Date posted05/21/2024


Infrastructure is Holding Its Own: The Rise of the Infrastructure Asset Class
Infrastructure is Holding Its Own: The Rise of the Infrastructure Asset Class

Explore how infrastructure is emerging as a vital asset class, offering pension funds diversified, low-volatility, inflation-hedged returns amid global economic shifts. Continue Reading

Date posted05/14/2024


Guard Against Optimism When Retirement Scenario Planning
Guard Against Optimism When Retirement Scenario Planning

Avoid overoptimism in retirement planning by focusing on median and below projections. Learn why relying on best-case scenarios can mislead your retirement savings outlook. Continue Reading

Date posted03/12/2024


Diversifying Income in a New Era
Diversifying Income in a New Era

Explore Brian Griggs' insights on diversifying income portfolios amid economic uncertainty. Learn asset allocation, risk factors, and growth strategies for investors. Continue Reading

Date posted02/16/2024


Don't Wait for Goldilocks: Riding the Curve in Fixed Income
Don't Wait for Goldilocks: Riding the Curve in Fixed Income

Discover how "Riding the Curve" in fixed income can diversify duration, enhance portfolio ballast, and prepare investors for varied economic outcomes. Continue Reading

Date posted02/9/2024