Tag: Banks

Market Moves January 22, 2020

StepStone Group Assembles Underwriters for Upcoming IPO

The alternative asset class investor is said to be gearing up for an upcoming public offering.

January 7, 2020

Why Lower Interest Rates Aren’t Hurting Bank Stocks

Normally, their profit potential would go straight into the garbage. But not now.

Newsmakers September 24, 2019

Banks’ Pledge to Fight Climate Change Isn’t Universally Lauded

Environmental groups criticize pact as a P.R. stunt that masks their un-green activities.

Newsmakers September 1, 2017

Six Biggest Banks Band Together to Build Bitcoin Competitor

The new “utility settlement coin” to operate under blockchain technology.

Industry White Papers

The Power of Portfolio Flexibility Many investment managers apply strict portfolio constraints under the guise of risk management best practices. This paper examines the costs of those investment constraints and how an unconstrained investment approach can be key in generating long-term excess returns.

Quantitative Science—Actively Adding To Fixed Income Decisions Quantitative vs. active debate? This issue of Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Markets explains how our “active quant” approach sets us apart.

The Case for Greater China Exposure in Global Equity Portfolios Discover what makes China a compelling, stand-alone investment opportunity.

The China Position Gauging institutional investor confidence in their strategy for entering this growing market

Four strategies for investing in emerging markets Ways to manage your EM allocation, an out of favor, but still appealing asset class.

Brexit Implementation Guide How should investors consider positioning their portfolios?