In ‘An introduction to alternatives investing’ we defined alternatives as investments that deliver uncorrelated returns. The terms 'uncorrelated returns' and 'diversification' are related and are a common objective when constructing investment portfolios. Understanding what those terms really mean is essential to properly appreciate how alternative investments can contribute to robust long-term portfolios.

Charlotte O'Meara is joined by Gillian Jago, Senior Trader at Ardea Investment Management, to explore the dominance of Europe in sovereign green bond issuance amid a global slowdown.

Ardea Investment Management's Gopi Karunakaran explains how he spots opportunity and discusses the big conflict in central bank policy now.

Delve into the challenges and advancements of integrating ESG considerations in Asset Backed Securities (ABS).

Europe continues to dominate in the green bond space in 2023, with most green bonds issued either by a European name or denominated in EUR. Following Poland as the first sovereign to issue a green bond in 2016, supply and demand for Supranational, Sub-Sovereign and Agency (SSA) green bonds in Europe has continued to grow.

In uncertain times, investors looking for shelter can consider an allocation to defensive equities to shore up their portfolio. Listed infrastructure, listed property and low volatility strategies are all different ways to invest in defensive equities, all of which also provide investors with an income yield.

Challenger Investment Management (CIM), part of the ASX-listed investment management firm Challenger Limited, is pleased to announce the launch of the Challenger IM Global Asset Backed Securities Fund (‘The Fund’).

Since the European Union's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (“SFDR”) came into force in March 2021, asset managers have been required to provide more information on the sustainability risks and impact of their investment products sold in the European Union.

In this series we seek to lift the veil on the sometimes-opaque world of alternatives investing. The universe of alternatives is broad and diverse, so it is important to understand that different alternative investments can provide very different benefits and come with different kinds of risks.