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Asia has been urbanising at an unprecedented scale and speed, resulting in some of the densest urban centres globally. With this increase, existing urban infrastructure will struggle to support residents. Add to that the impact of increasingly frequent and severe climate events, the need for Asian cities to achieve more sustainable change has never been more urgent. 

Find out about BNP Paribas Sustainable Asian Cities Bond, a solution providing direct exposure to multi-decade Asian infrastructure and sustainable cities projects, which potentially offers attractive risk-adjusted returns, diversification and the opportunity to capture greenium, the premium of green bonds over conventional bonds.

Company Profile:

BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) is the investment arm of BNP Paribas, a leading banking group in Europe with international reach. BNPP AM’s investment capabilities are focused on: High Conviction Strategies, Private Debt & Real Assets, Multi-Asset, Quantitative & Solutions (MAQS), Emerging Markets and Liquidity Solutions. Sustainability is embedded within BNPP AM’s strategy and investment decision-making. Among the leaders in thematic investment in Europe, BNPP AM contributes to the energy transition, environmental sustainability and the promotion of equality and inclusive growth. BNPP AM currently manages EUR 501 billion of assets.

Source: BNPP AM, as at 31 December 2022

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Embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and integrating them strategically across various sectors can unlock new levels of efficiency, effectiveness and potentially alleviate labor constraints. By investing in strategies focusing on robotics and broader technological innovation, investors stand to benefit from major developments in the AI ecosystem.  

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CANDRIAM stands for "Conviction AND Responsibility In Asset Management" and is a European based asset manager. A leader in sustainable investments since 1996, CANDRIAM manages around $150 billion of AUM with a team of more than 200 investment professionals based in investment offices in Brussels, Paris, London and Luxembourg. CANDRIAM offers a broad spectrum of ESG and thematic equity strategies focused on key sustainability trends and mega trends.

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EQT is one of the top 3 Private Equity firms in the world and they have been delivering top quartile performance since 1994. Their returns have also outperformed public markets consistently.

The firm was founded with a Nordic and industrial heritage, backed by the Wallenberg family of Sweden. They are thematic investors in Healthcare, Technology and the Energy transition across Private Equity and Real Assets. EQT believes in future-proofing companies by accelerating their digitalization and sustainability agenda.

EQT Nexus is a semi-liquid Private Equity fund that will invest in the best of EQT’s value-added Private Markets strategies across their flagship funds and make direct co-investments in companies alongside these funds – effectively giving individual investors similar access as EQT’s largest institutional investors, without the J-curve.

Company Profile:

EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization focused on active ownership strategies. With a Nordic heritage and a global mindset, EQT has a track record of almost three decades of delivering consistent and attractive returns across multiple geographies, sectors and strategies. EQT has investment strategies covering all phases of a business’ development, from start-up to maturity. EQT today has EUR 216 billion in total assets under management, within two business segments – Private Equity and Real Assets.

With its roots in the Wallenberg family’s entrepreneurial mindset and philosophy of long-term ownership, EQT is guided by a set of strong values and a distinct corporate culture.

EQT has offices in 20 countries across Europe, Asia and the Americas and has close to 1,800 employees.

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The healthcare sector has typically shown resilience through market drawdowns and today also benefits from significant long-term growth drivers. Find out more from Janus Henderson Client Portfolio Manager, Jennifer Nichols, on why the healthcare sector could offer an attractive combination of defence and growth in today’s market.

Company Profile:

Janus Henderson Group is a leading global active asset manager dedicated to helping investors achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service.  Janus Henderson offers a broad range of investment solutions, including equities, fixed income, multi-asset. and alternative asset class strategies.

At 31 March 2023, Janus Henderson had approximately US$311 billion in assets under management, more than 2,000 employees, and offices in 24 cities worldwide. Headquartered in London, the company is listed on the NYSE and the ASX.

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The world of fixed income is transforming. After a decade of low interest rates and inflation, volatility is back and many convictions are being challenged.

Where next for fixed income investors? M&G’s fixed income investment director, Pierre Chartres, will share his insights and explains why a flexible approach to fixed income investing is warranted at this juncture, and where he sees value across bond markets.

Company Profile:

M&G Investments is a global asset manager, serving customers and clients for nearly 90 years since launching Europe’s first ever mutual fund back in 1931. Through long-term active investment management, we build solutions around what matters most to our customers and clients. We look for the best opportunities to invest in, across a wide range of asset classes, on behalf of people who care how their money is invested. We manage assets of over USD 366 bn (as of 31 December 2022) in equities, multi-asset, fixed income, real estate and cash for our customers and clients in the UK, Europe and Asia.