insights.

Is the plastics value chain heading into a positive or negative transition? Here, we discuss both outcomes and what this means for sustainable investors.

What would happen if an extreme situation played out to amplify existing trends? Our CIOs weigh in on preparing investments for outlier economic scenarios.

In the Q3 issue of Futureturns – our quarterly report on thematics and trends in equity markets – we focus on investment in climate adaptation efforts.

We are delighted to announce that Silvercrest Investment Managers has been awarded Best Sustainable Research Team at the Investment Week Sustainable Investment Awards.

 

Markets are hedged for a consensus economic outcome. What if an extreme scenario of stagflation were also taken into account?

Companies sourcing sustainable materials for their product packaging help nature regenerate while also strengthening their brand value and gaining customers.

Higher inflation volatility is rendering forecasts temporarily obsolete. Investors should focus on the published data.

The latest Net Zero Transition Forum, held by Silvercrest and University of Oxford, gathered expert opinion on decarbonising shipping.

There is an urgent need to re-evaluate our wasteful and unsustainable food systems. How can investors align portfolios with this shift?

Will Europe’s alternatives to Russian gas imports be sufficient this winter? In this research paper, we assess two scenarios.

We look at why volatility remains low during a time of market turbulence and consider whether hedging strategies are responsible.  

Companies embedding reuse, repair and recyclability in their products support the regeneration of nature while also creating new profit pools of opportunity.

Watch the replay of our “Green Room | Can we feed a future population of 10bn people a healthy diet within planetary boundaries?” webinar with Michael Urban and Conor Walsh 

From improved recycling to refill schemes, what are the myriad investment possibilities to reduce plastic waste and build a circular plastics system? 

We assess the potential timing of the Federal Reserve’s pivot away from its hawkish stance. We also ask: would this actually be good news for markets?

Global food systems are in urgent need of an overhaul. A new approach is required, and this represents a significant investment opportunity.

In the race to net zero, using forward-looking decarbonisation metrics is critical to building a climate aligned porfolio for a net zero future.

Water solutions are key to addressing the excessive and inefficient use of water and redressing how it compromises aquatic systems.

With the CLIC® transition core to our engagement with companies, Silvercrest has retained signatory status to the strengthened UK Stewardship Code

With the Fed signalling its aim to focus on inflation over growth, now is the time to take a more cautious asset allocation stance.

Silvercrest today announces the appointment of George Guest as Sales Director in the UK Wholesale team, as part of the firm’s commitment to bolster its presence in the UK market and bring its market-leading sustainability and thematic product offering to a wider UK audience. 

Biomaterials - or bio-based chemicals and enzymes  - are natural alternatives that support rather than deplete ecosystems, and are rapidly gaining market share.

The economic impact of the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes will not be visible until next year – a delay which raises the risk of policy missteps.

There are many different investment approaches within FinTech, and it is our strong belief that quality investing is the best way to be successful in the long run.

As an Silvercrest event for consultants, we explored why climate change should be an essential concern for pension trustees as part of their fiduciary duty.

Equity markets have risen rapidly in recent weeks – are we at the start of a new bull market or is this really a bear market rally?

If the equity market continues to recover, what will the rebound look like? We examine three similar historical periods to find the most relevant comparison.

The slight moderation in US inflation data is unlikely to signal an imminent end to the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance.

Finding it tough to engage pension trustees about sustainable investment? Here are three approaches to cutting through scepticism about sustainability.

Equity markets rallied in July. Some re-risking may be prudent, but sentiment continues to drive markets, warranting caution.

Renewable energy is getting cheaper. What impact is this likely to have on other sectors that are experiencing cost declines?

An inverted yield curve is considered to be a good indicator of recession, but history suggests this may not be as clear cut when inflation is persistently high.

As the world moves to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, we see an overlooked opportunity for climate-focused investors in commodities vital to clean technology.

What news led the sustainability agenda in July? We cover the macroeconomic, corporate and financial stories that sustainable investors need to know.

Paul Udall, Portfolio Manager for our Climate Transition strategy participated in ESG Clarity’s ESG Out Loud podcast discussing the growing momentum around net zero. 

Quantified-self devices have achieved mainstream acceptance. What happens to the enormous amount of data that gets collected and how safe is it?

While sentiment continues to drive markets, the risks around a period of declining growth are being added to existing central bank risk.

This Q&A offers highlights from the Global Climate Bond 2022 Impact Report, with examples of the Strategy's positive environmental and social outcomes over the past year.

Our Global HealthTech strategy harnesses the quantified-self trend through its focus on companies digitalising the healthcare sector.

The lead commentary of Alphorum investigates the drivers of the new fixed-income environment for emerging sources of return.

One silver lining in this year’s turbulent fixed-income markets is the likely boost in supply of fallen angels, which presents an opportunity for savvy high-yield investors.

The first conventional quantified self device was launched in 2009. Since then, a number of world-leading brands have entered this rapidly-growing market.

Divergent macro signals are creating confusion across markets, should assets be pricing in a soft economic landing or an imminent recession?

How well is the emerging-market fixed-income universe weathering accelerating US interest-rate hikes? Alphorum identifies strengths and weaknesses across the market.

Hawkish policies are accelerating monetary-policy normalisation. In the corporate-credit section of Alphorum, we explore key features of this new investment environment.

In this research paper, we examine the rise of new food systems in the Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use sector. 

Better and earlier diagnostics are key to preventing sickness entirely. Smart devices and fitness trackers stand to play a significant role. 

With Europe’s central bank soon to favour to corporate-bond issuers aligning to the Paris Agreement, the repricing action is likely to benefit ‘ice cube’ companies.

We are witnessing a shift in attitude toward sustainable investment this year as ESG-labelled funds fall short. In this report, we outline our view on the best way to analyse their performance.

In the developed-markets section of Alphorum, our fixed-income quarterly, we assess investor scrutiny of central banks’ inflation-fighting policies.