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Blog | Will QE programs and fiscal stimulus morph into helicopter money?

Reference Hub2020-04-07T16:01:00ZBy FTSE Russell

Several monetary and fiscal policies have been announced within the G20 to combat the coronavirus shock; (1) a return of zero, or near, zero interest-rate policy (ZIRP), (2) resumption of QE asset purchase programs, with more flexibility (i.e., US Fed, ECB notably); and (3) fiscal support for corporates and households on wage bills and tax holidays. Therefore, the ECB announced less demanding credit rules and no limit on the share of country bonds that it can buy (compared to the previous 33% limit).

Blog | Steepening yield curves in March – looking beyond the Covid-19 crisis?

Reference Hub2020-04-07T15:56:00ZBy FTSE Russell

Government bond yields and yield curves proved highly volatile in March as the colossal and unique economic shock caused by the coronavirus unfolded globally. As seen in the chart below, yield curves steepened in most markets, with the largest moves seen in the US, as 10-year government bond yields backed up from early March, and short-dated government bond yields fell rapidly.

​Norway’s SWF manager calls for action to refine closing auctions

2020-04-07T15:47:00Z

Brokers should work to boost efficiency of end-of-day price-setting events, says NBIM

Schemes warned of emerging COVID-19 private equity risks

2020-04-07T15:41:00Z

PE firms may not be able to access government SME COVID-19 support packages for individual portfolio companies

Viewpoint: Responsible investing climbs trustee boards’ agendas

2020-04-07T15:23:00Z

The amount of legislation at hand and the pace at which different directives and guidelines are coming out could be seen as daunting for some

​PFA defends engagement approach to fossil firms

2020-04-07T14:41:00Z

“We critically and constructively engage with companies we co-own,” says CIO

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6-7 October 2020, Monaco: Pairing private markets with asset owners

Dutch supervisor softens stance on schemes’ strategic plans

2020-04-07T11:58:00Z

DNB will increase its focus on crisis management, including continuity management and cyber risks

Black swan or grey rhino: Should investors have seen COVID-19 coming?

Reference Hub2020-04-07T09:30:00ZBy Aviva Investors

The devastating coronavirus outbreak has prompted renewed discussion of “black swans”: rare, unexpected events that wreak havoc on markets and economies. But is COVID-19 really a black swan? And to what extent can investors ensure their portfolios are resilient to sudden shocks of this kind?

COVID-19: The impact on European real estate

Reference Hub2020-04-07T09:30:00ZBy Aviva Investors (Real Assets)

As the spread of COVID-19 and government response continue to evolve, we analyse recent developments and how they could affect European real estate.