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The process of aligning food systems with global climate goals is underway and this is shaping a number of investment opportunities. 

LOIM announces the launch of its Global Carbon Opportunity strategy. The actively managed strategy is designed to capture opportunities across carbon markets worldwide. Global Carbon Opportunity is the latest addition to LOIM’s Alternatives franchise aligning with the CLIC® framework.

The recent LDI shock in the UK market can be seen as an opportunity to rethink how leverage is used to improve pension scheme liquidity and maintain solvency.

Innovations in performance materials used for industries such as aluminium or cement can reduce the strain on natural resources while benefitting businesses.  

The ECB will tilt its corporate bond holdings to favour climate-aligned issuers. How is our TargetNetZero strategy positioned to capture the opportunities?

At LOIM's recent Sustainability Forum, we outlined our approach to building strategies that target businesses set to thrive in a changing world, and how we help clients avoid transition risk.

Policy clashes between central banks and governments could happen elsewhere as higher interest rates exacerbate economic and investment risks.

How could unsustainable farming practices be reimagined through regenerative agriculture, precision farming and nature-positive techniques? 

Using long-term data, we assess the macroeconomic sustainability of Asian investment-grade sovereigns and consider how to structure fixed-income allocations.

The value of the euro has declined versus the US dollar this year; but EURUSD parity does not necessarily mean a trough has been reached.

The role of capital in decarbonising sectors accounting for almost 90% of global emissions was in focus at event held by University of Oxford and Lombard Odier. 

This year’s poor market performance can largely be attributed to the actions of central banks, which has been heightened by our dependence on low interest rates; but times are changing.

Correcting yields and carry’s return are bringing fixed income into focus. Amid macro risks, how can investors harness the opportunities?

Carbon markets are poised for continued growth, offering attractive investment opportunities across global markets. 

Our analysis shows that Chinese bonds deserve a place in multi-asset portfolios, given their attractive yield-to-risk ratio and diversification qualities.

What factors determine the level of losses from risk-free bonds in different interest rate scenarios? We examine these in our latest paper. 

The risk of recession is largely absent from valuations, making macro analysis important for multi-asset investors aiming to understand whether markets are entering a new regime.

As the Swiss National Bank tightens monetary policy, how will the currency impact the outlook and how could balance sheet reduction come into play?

Does a meal of jellyfish and kelp noodles sound appealing? While these exact foods may not become dietary staples, the transformation of our unsustainable food systems will lead to significant changes.

The UK’s latest fiscal package is preventing its central bank from fully tackling inflation – a scenario that could be replicated across Europe this winter.

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 Lombard Odier 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 Lombard Odier 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, LOIM 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.

LOIM 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 LOIM 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.