Outerblue
Amundi
Welcome to Outerblue, a podcast channel to guide professional investors on their financial journey
Four series are available:
Outerblue Convictions: Our monthly market analysis and investment convictions
This series presents our latest analysis of the markets, asset allocation trends and our investment convictions.
Each month, listen to Monica Defend, Head of Amundi Institute, discuss Amundi’s views with Swaha Pattanaik, your host on this podcast.
Outerblue Conversations: Latest insights and discussion on a variety of investment topics
This series discusses topical developments in the world of investment. Listen to expert views on the economic and geopolitical landscape, discover the insights, implications, and analysis as well as market views and asset allocation recommendations.
Outerblue Responsible investment: Responsible investing themes shaping the investment landscape
This podcast explores and explains the latest responsible investment themes.
Listen to experts from Amundi’s responsible investment teams share their insights on the latest environmental trends investors should be watching
Outerblue Talks Research: knowledge sharing on financial research
This podcast takes a closer look at current financial research topics and themes.
Join Swaha Pattanaik, Head of publishing and digital strategy, to learn more about the latest research, the findings and implications from Amundi’s research experts.
Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Four series are available:
Outerblue Convictions: Our monthly market analysis and investment convictions
This series presents our latest analysis of the markets, asset allocation trends and our investment convictions.
Each month, listen to Monica Defend, Head of Amundi Institute, discuss Amundi’s views with Swaha Pattanaik, your host on this podcast.
Outerblue Conversations: Latest insights and discussion on a variety of investment topics
This series discusses topical developments in the world of investment. Listen to expert views on the economic and geopolitical landscape, discover the insights, implications, and analysis as well as market views and asset allocation recommendations.
Outerblue Responsible investment: Responsible investing themes shaping the investment landscape
This podcast explores and explains the latest responsible investment themes.
Listen to experts from Amundi’s responsible investment teams share their insights on the latest environmental trends investors should be watching
Outerblue Talks Research: knowledge sharing on financial research
This podcast takes a closer look at current financial research topics and themes.
Join Swaha Pattanaik, Head of publishing and digital strategy, to learn more about the latest research, the findings and implications from Amundi’s research experts.
Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Episodes
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May 11, 2020 • 36min
Outerblue Talks Research - "The Day After" series - Covid-19: the invisible hand pointing investors down the road to the 70s
Outerblue introduces a new series of podcasts entitled “The Day After” where our experts share their thinking on what the long-term implications of the current, unprecedented crisis on the investment landscape could be.
In this first episode, Pascal Blanqué, Amundi's Global CIO, highlights the key reasons why the current crisis could be the trigger for a regime shift that could, in the long run, lead to a new equilibrium with features similar to those seen in the ‘70s. In the journey along this road, investors will need to stay active and rethink their investment approaches around some key principles and especially: diminished returns, a reorganisation of the risk/cost budget couple with a decent target return and a new position of portfolio with a different hierarchy of risk premia and asset classes.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is only for the attention of “Professional” investors as defined in Directive 2004/39/EC dated 21 April 2004 on markets in financial instruments (“MIFID”), investment services providers and any other professional of the financial industry. Views are subject to change and should not be relied upon as investment advice on behalf of Amundi.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Apr 30, 2020 • 13min
Outerblue Convictions - The financial regime cycle is altered: contraction and recovery time
The pandemic outbreak altered the financial regime cycle in place at the end of 2019.
Amundi now expects a contraction (central banks and governments support, recession, rising unemployment) followed by a recovery later in 2021 (economic activity retracing back but below 2019 levels, rising labour costs, cooling down monetary and governments actions), which would eventually land in a late cycle in 2022 (or potentially an asset reflation regime, should Central Banks remain ultra-supportive).
Listen to the key elements to watch in May in this new market analysis and asset allocation views done by Monica Defend, Global Head of Research.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is only for the attention of “Professional” investors as defined in Directive 2004/39/EC dated 21 April 2004 on markets in financial instruments (“MIFID”), investment services providers and any other professional of the financial industry. Views are subject to change and should not be relied upon as investment advice on behalf of Amundi.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Apr 24, 2020 • 32min
Outerblue Convictions - SPECIAL COVID-19 ep#7 - EU summit and equities: stories of a recovery fund, dividends and ESG investing
The ECB displayed no limits in its policies and is keen to change its operational rules. The recovery fund framework still needs to be confirmed, especially on the mutualisation degree. Some countries request loans, others grants. Does this fund will be enough to restore some confidence among investors in the Eurozone? Which decisions from the credit ratings agencies can be expected? Monica Defend, Global Head of Research, explains the decisions taken on the EU summit of 23 April and its potential consequences in Covid-19 crisis management. Alongside this macroeconomic analysis, Kasper Elmgreen, Head of Equities, gives his comment on the equities market. Is the market too optimistic on equities? How about earnings recovery and dividends cuts? Jean-Jacques Barberis, Head of Institutional and Corporate Clients Coverage, leads the interview for this new special episode of Blue Convictions.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is only for the attention of “Professional” investors as defined in Directive 2004/39/EC dated 21 April 2004 on markets in financial instruments (“MIFID”), investment services providers and any other professional of the financial industry. Views are subject to change and should not be relied upon as investment advice on behalf of Amundi.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Apr 15, 2020 • 37min
Outerblue Convictions - SPECIAL COVID-19 ep#6 - Emerging markets: a lower pressure on outflows
In terms of market pressure, the worst seems behind us concerning the emerging markets. Markets are appreciating the stimulus put in place around the world by central banks, the IMF and the World Bank. Deglobalisation process is in place with relocalisation of production at the same time. Which countries will be the most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic? What can be assessed in terms of EM debt? Are there some areas of opportunities? Alessia Berardi, Head of Emerging Markets Macro and Strategy Research is interviewed alongside Yerlan Syzdykov, Global Head of Emerging Markets by Jean-Jacques Barberis, Head of Institutional and Corporate Clients Coverage, in this new episode of Blue Convictions.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is only for the attention of “Professional” investors as defined in Directive 2004/39/EC dated 21 April 2004 on markets in financial instruments (“MIFID”), investment services providers and any other professional of the financial industry. Views are subject to change and should not be relied upon as investment advice on behalf of Amundi.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Apr 7, 2020 • 34min
Outerblue Conversations - SPECIAL COVID-19 ep#5 - The USA: opportunities in a market expecting a deep recession
The pandemic hit the USA, now the new epicentre of the storm. Fiscal and monetary stimulus came fast and in huge volumes to support the economy. The recession is already priced by the US market but opportunities can be cought for long-term investors. Dominique Carrel-Billiard, Head of Institutional and Corporate clients division, takes the micro to interview Monica Defend, Global Head of Research and Ken Taubes, CIO of US investment management, for this new episode focusing on the USA. What are the macroeconomic analysis key take aways? Which themes to play in both equities and fixed income markets? Our experts give you the answers.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is only for the attention of “Professional” investors as defined in Directive 2004/39/EC dated 21 April 2004 on markets in financial instruments (“MIFID”), investment services providers and any other professional of the financial industry. Views are subject to change and should not be relied upon as investment advice on behalf of Amundi.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Apr 1, 2020 • 31min
Outerblue Convictions - SPECIAL COVID-19 ep#4 - Some light in the fixed income space
Volatility will remain for a while in the equity and fixed income worlds. However, thanks to the action and coordination of central banks, massive debt issuance in Europe and in the US eased trading for both buying and selling sides. The Covid-19 crisis led to sector and rating fragmentations and liquidity management is the top priority concern. This new episode of Blue Convictions special Covid-19 series highlights the key elements to monitor in the fixed income field, especially in Europe, with Eric Brard, Head of Alpha Fixed Income, as a guest speaker. Do potential opportunities exist in the € credit market? What are the latest news about Coronabonds and TLTRO channels? Alongside M. Brard, Monica Defend, Global Head of Research gives her answers. As usual, both experts are interviewed by Jean-Jacques Barberis, Head of Institutional and Corporate clients coverage.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is only for the attention of “Professional” investors as defined in Directive 2004/39/EC dated 21 April 2004 on markets in financial instruments (“MIFID”), investment services providers and any other professional of the financial industry. Views are subject to change and should not be relied upon as investment advice on behalf of Amundi.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Mar 25, 2020 • 35min
Outerblue Convictions - SPECIAL COVID-19 ep#3 - A game of cycles
The world is now entirely racing for time against the Covid-19.Three cycles are under watch: the pandemic cycle, the financial cycle and the real economy cycle. This period constitutes a shift for investors where the virus exhorts returns back to their long and sustainable trends. The Fed adressed liquidity issues while the ECB will probably deepen its QE measures. Governments keep up with fiscal announcements. Quality, low volatility, duration and liquidity buffles are keys in portfolios.Will coronabonds emerge in the financial space? This third episode of Blue Convictions special series about Covid-19 gathers together Jean-Jacques Barberis, Head of Institutional and Corporate clients coverage, Monica Defend, Global Head of Research, and Pascal Blanqué, Global Chief Investment Officer to provide Amundi's last economic analysis and market views.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is only for the attention of “Professional” investors as defined in Directive 2004/39/EC dated 21 April 2004 on markets in financial instruments (“MIFID”), investment services providers and any other professional of the financial industry. Views are subject to change and should not be relied upon as investment advice on behalf of Amundi.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Mar 17, 2020 • 24min
Outerblue Convictions - SPECIAL COVID-19 ep#2 - Evolution and market impacts
Jean-Jacques Barberis, Head of Institutional and Corporate clients coverage, speaks with Monica Defend, Global Head of Research, about the governments and central banks last decisions and measures to fight Covid-19 pandemy. What has to be monitored before the end of the week? What's happening in the markets right now? Listen to this second rdv of the Blue Convictions special Covid-19 series to find the answers.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is only for the attention of “Professional” investors as defined in Directive 2004/39/EC dated 21 April 2004 on markets in financial instruments (“MIFID”), investment services providers and any other professional of the financial industry. Views are subject to change and should not be relied upon as investment advice on behalf of Amundi.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Mar 13, 2020 • 24min
Outerblue Convictions - SPECIAL COVID-19: ECB true action beyond communication
Coordination of public authorities becomes essential in the economic and health crisis management. What are the measures already taken by governments? What action the ECB is ready to put in place? Why the market reacted negatively yesterday? Monica Defend, Global Head of Research, gives her macroeconomic views and analysis, especially on Christine Lagarde last speech.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is only for the attention of “Professional” investors as defined in Directive 2004/39/EC dated 21 April 2004 on markets in financial instruments (“MIFID”), investment services providers and any other professional of the financial industry. Views are subject to change and should not be relied upon as investment advice on behalf of Amundi.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Mar 13, 2020 • 15min
Outerblue Responsible Investment - ESG investing & equity asset pricing
This first episode of Blue Research explains the key findings of the paper "ESG investing & equity asset pricing", freshly updated in 2020. Thierry Roncalli, Head of Quantitative Research, observes:
a transatlantic divide between Europe and the USA
a winning pillar: the social one, in terms of performance and returns
a movement from static to dynamic of ESG investing, which becomes more and more complex
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is only for the attention of “Professional” investors as defined in Directive 2004/39/EC dated 21 April 2004 on markets in financial instruments (“MIFID”), investment services providers and any other professional of the financial industry. Views are subject to change and should not be relied upon as investment advice on behalf of Amundi.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
