How new risks could crimp the appeal of muni debt
Climate change and online hacking could substantially affect the allure of US municipal bonds, despite their current appeal. Asset owners will need to be warier as they invest.
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Why instos must better prepare for a climate crisis
Australia's huge bushfires underline how climate change can exacerbate environmental problems. Yet many asset owners haven't grappled with this impact on their portfolios.
Outlook 2020: Will private debt’s appeal keep climbing?
Private debt has been one of the alternative asset classes to gain demand from asset owners, especially insurers looking for more yield. Will this interest continue to rise in 2020?
Outlook 2020: Will investors keep leaping into passive strategies?
We ask four experts whether high valuations and market uncertainties will push active investing back into investors' thoughts, or passive strategies will continue to gain traction.
Why Cambodia’s central bank likes renminbi debt and gold
The National Bank of Cambodia has seen its reserves swell by 20% to 30% a year. That’s leading it to invest in US Treasuries but also renminbi bonds and gold.
Why Beijing should make NSSF its ESG champion
If the state pension fund is empowered to push for better ESG standards by local companies, it could help turbo-fuel China's apparent ambitions as an environmentally conscious nation.
