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The latest update shows that low-carbon technologies are becoming more affordable & those competing with natural gas are becoming more expensive.
What makes infrastructure debt a compelling asset class?
This paper emphasizes the need for balancing environmental objectives with portfolio stability.
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Is IRR misleading investors? Discover the flaws in traditional performance measures and how solutions like NAV-to-NAV IRR can offer a clearer view of private market returns.
In golf, a hole-in-one is a remarkable feat. The odds? Roughly one in 850,000 from a distance of 150 yards – practically a statistical anomaly. Yet, the 2023 LPGA tour recorded 20 such occurr…
Multi-asset managers need a reliable, data-driven foundation for constructing portfolios that are not only diversified but also aligned with global economic trends.
Analyzing finance applications of large language models (LLMs), this study identifies tradeoffs that can guide academics and practitioners.
We highlight the importance of cash flow reinvestment and introduce “sustainable return” as the rate of withdrawal consistent capital preservation.
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