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At AlbaCore, we focus on the long-term. As one of Europe’s leading alternative credit specialists, we invest in private capital solutions, opportunistic and dislocated credit and structured products.
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Stewart Investors manage investment portfolios on behalf of our clients over the long term and have held shares in some companies for over 20 years. They launched their first investment strategy in 1988.
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Albacore capital group is one of europe’s leading alternative credit specialists, investing in private capital solutions, opportunistic and dislocated credit, clos, and structured products.
First state investments - first insights october 2016: this edition begins by analyzing the current economic landscape. since the global financial crisis in 2008, many of the major global economies have experienced recession and despite the extraordinary amount of policy easing, eco...
Learn about investing in fixed income today. First Sentier Investors' on-the-ground teams share investment ideas uncovered in developed & emerging markets.
Leading global investment manager, first sentier investors, and boutique european alternative credit manager, albacore capital group limited (albacore) have received all regulatory approvals pertaining to their strategic partnership.
Leading global investment manager, first sentier investors (fsi), has entered into a strategic partnership with a leading european credit manager, albacore capital group (albacore), making a majority investment in the business.
‘the great transition’ is a research series written by the economic and market research team at colonial first state global asset management (known internationally as first state investments), that examines the rise of the information economy in the context of the industrial economy’s decl...
First Sentier Investors are the world-leading provider of specialist investment capabilities. Discover how we provide research-led active investment management.
In this publication, we review our recent consultant roundtable in leeds on the impact of the law commission’s guidance on fiduciary duty and whether this has shifted the perception of embedding esg factors. in addition, we have articles on implementing whether smart beta global credit<...
global asset management group focused on providing high quality, long-term investment capabilities to clients. we bring together independent teams of active, specialist investors who share a common commitment to responsible investment principles.
The U.S. High Yield market, as represented by the ICE BofAML US High Yield Constrained Index (HUC0) posted a +1.22% total return during Q3’19, on the heels of the particularly strong, +10.16% total return of 1H’19.
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Fear can often be an extremely powerful motivator, particularly in the investing world. the secular trends of falling yields combined with increasing interest rate risk, or duration, have certainly struck fear into the hearts of fixed income investors around the world (see below).the first chart ...
This article provides a review of the current markets as well as views on what the fourth quarter could hold. portfolio performance details are also highlighted, including interest rates and fx, inflation markets, securitized sectors and corporate markets. bond markets experienced several trend r...
Following the economic and market malaise in February and March, high yield and risk assets generally experienced five straight months of strong performance, only to pull back in September.
Leading global investment manager, first sentier investors (fsi), has entered into a strategic partnership with a leading european credit manager, albacore capital group (albacore), making a majority investment in the business.
This article provides a review of the current markets as well as views on what the fourth quarter could hold. portfolio performance details are also highlighted, including interest rates and fx, inflation markets, securitized sectors and corporate markets. bond markets experienced several trend r...
First Sentier Investors and MUFG appoint head of First Sentier MUFG Sustainable Investment Institute
Velina Karadzhova will be responsible for developing the institute’s research programme which will include macro-level research on sustainable investment topics, market trends and industry practices
global yields moved higher in january while yield curves steepened. the us ten year yield peaked at 2.95% in late february, up 0.55% from 2.40% at the start of the quarter. european and australian yields followed a similar pattern, with 10yr bunds topping out at 0.74% and australian 10yr y...
global yields moved higher in january while yield curves steepened. the us ten year yield peaked at 2.95% in late february, up 0.55% from 2.40% at the start of the quarter. european and australian yields followed a similar pattern, with 10yr bunds topping out at 0.74% and australian 10yr y...
We crossed six US states meeting over 70 infrastructure management teams as well as customers and suppliers at three conferences. We visited three corporate head offices, several regulators and toured the country’s largest nuclear power plant.
credit portfolios with genuine environmental social and governance (esg) integration could be a canary in the coal mine for potentially difficult-to-quantify risks and opportunities, including those likely to stem from climate change and the energy transition. while governments globa...
Our overarching objective is to deliver real estate-based returns through the cycle while preserving client capital. We invest into high quality urban infill assets in high barrier to entry markets in the world’s most bustling cities through a highly diversified portfolio of listed REITs and pr...
We invest into high quality urban infill assets in high barrier to entry markets in the world’s most bustling cities through a highly diversified portfolio of listed REITs and property focused companies.
The first quarter was extreme in the scale and magnitude of financial market volatility, particularly over the last six weeks of 1q’20. a dramatic, global economic slowdown resulted from the unprecedented global quarantine of entire populations, in most developed countries, in respo...
The American Listed Infrastructure (ALI) asset class increased 24% in 2021. The following article provides a review of investment performance and events that impacted the asset class in 2021. It then provides an outlook into the key themes we expect will impact the asset class in 2022.
US interest rates stabilized and moved sideways in January and February, before resuming the decline that began in November 2018. Rate stabilization was achieved by a dovish Fed pivot in early January.
Leading global investment manager, first sentier investors (fsi), today announced the outcome of a review of its existing investment capabilities against its strategy.
Leading global investment manager, first sentier investors (fsi), has appointed kate turner as global head of responsible investment (ri) and bolstered its ri team with four new appointments.
First state investments high yield group passed the 3-year performance anniversary at the end of april. current high yield strategies are long-only corporate credit, with no leverage and no derivatives.
Us interest rates moved higher early in q4, with the 10yr peaking at 3.24%. at that point, weakening global growth, trade concerns, and a sharp decline in oil and stock prices caused global interest rates to plummet.
Us interest rates moved higher early in q4, with the 10yr peaking at 3.24%. at that point, weakening global growth, trade concerns, and a sharp decline in oil and stock prices caused global interest rates to plummet.
First sentier investors, a leading global investment manager, is pleased to announce the appointment of amanda gazal as the new chief operating officer (coo). in this role, gazal who will be based in the sydney office, will be responsible for overseeing the company's day-to-day operations ...
US interest rates stabilized and moved sideways in January and February, before resuming the decline that began in November, 2018. Rate stabilization was achieved by a dovish Fed pivot in early January.
Please find below our initial thoughts on president biden's us infrastructure plan and its implications for the global listed infrastructure (gli) and american listed infrastructure (ali) asset classes.
Vaccine rollouts and government stimulus have led to expectations of higher economic growth, inflation and interest rates. this has put pressure on listed infrastructure returns with the asset class significantly underperforming global equities over the past 12 months. but with over 70% of...
The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has seen most financial assets sell-off across the board, including securities in the traditionally defensive listed property sector. How will landlords fare?
Leading global investment manager, first sentier investors (fsi), today announced the appointment of yoshiki ueno to the role of deputy chief executive officer
I recently returned from a two-week, coast-to-coast trip across the United States, talking to institutional clients, pension funds and investment consultants. The mood on the ground is one of caution. Rising inflation and interest rates are on everybody’s mind. A war in Europe and spiking oil pri...
Covid-19 has sent shockwaves through capital markets, and property securities have been no exception. the crisis has plunged the global economy into recession and has given rise to the remote work and learning thematic, while seemingly fast-tracking the rise of e-commerce.
Responsible Listed Infrastructure interview - Square Mile and Rebecca Myatt
Our high yield team focuses on the diligent implementation of our disciplined investment process. Our security selection is driven by bottom-up, value-based fundamental research; top-down analysis plays a secondary role.
In this paper we explore why judging a manager on their underlying skill is a better measure than purely focussing on their past investment returns.
The U.S. High Yield market, as represented by the ICE BofAML US High Yield Constrained Index (HUC0) posted a +2.6% Q4’19 total return (‘TR’), and a +14.4% total return for the full-year 2019. The strong 2019 represented the fourth best annual return since the post-GFC recovery in 2009; modestly t...
American Listed Infrastructure (ALI) has seen a significant increase in Merger and Acquisition (M&A) activity. Private market and foreign corporate buyers are paying premiums of 25% to listed markets, often for non-controlling stakes. This M&A illustrates the intrinsic value available to investor...
As it turns out, the first half of 2018 was challenging for many financial markets in general, and many fixed income markets in particular.
Looking back the past two decades
global listed infrastructure underperformed in 2023 owing to rising interest rates and a shift away from defensive assets. relative valuations are now at compelling levels. infrastructure assets are expected to see earnings growth in 2024 and beyond, aided by structural growth drivers.
The energy crisis in europe has boosted global demand for lng. global listed infrastructure companies pioneered the us lng industry, investing us$50 billion since 2010. the energy crisis is providing an opportunity for lng to secure its role as a transition fuel. with reliability an...
In parts of the world where COVID-19 is more under control, activity is returning to normal, particularly in toll roads and freight rail. Work-from-home is happening but with limited impact on road traffic. Airport passenger numbers are climbing especially as vaccines are delivered.
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