
Research Papers

Research Paper, Fixed Income, Diquel Dos Santos, Portfolio Construction
Candriam has long been recognised for its leadership in ESG, but our reputation is equally rooted in deep credit expertise — analysing not just issuers, but the entire architecture of financial markets. This perspective is particularly critical in complex areas such as bank capital, where instruments like CoCos play a decisive role.

Research Paper, Climate Action, ESG, SRI, Alix Chosson
Net Zero Progress Report
We promised you transparency. For a comprehensive discussion of our efforts and results, see our [annual] Net Zero Progress Report 2024. We frequently say that it is not just the carbon target, but the path to that target which affects the damage along the way. In this spirit, we share with you along the way our milestones for the four pillars of our Net Zero strategy.

Research Paper, Bertrand Dardenne, Alternative Investments, Economic Outlook, Geopolitics
Unlock the Potential of Merger Arbitrage
Merger Arbitrage is a sophisticated investment strategy that capitalizes on the price difference between a target company's stock price in the market and the acquisition price during mergers and acquisitions.
Q&A's

Q&A, Money Market, Pierre Boyer
Money market strategies: when cash is king
Money market strategies aim to offer a low-risk and liquid way for
investors to generate higher returns than traditional savings
accounts. Pierre Boyer, Elodie Brun, and Benjamin Schoofs, portfolio
managers, share their insights on the asset class.

Q&A, Christopher Mey, Emerging Markets, Nikolay Menteshashvili
Unlocking opportunities: a guide to investing in emerging market corporate debt
In a constantly-evolving global environment, emerging markets present distinctive opportunities for investors looking to diversify and enhance their returns. Emerging market corporate bonds represent a $1trln+ asset class, combining robust fundamentals with strong return potential. Nikolay Menteshashvili and Christopher Mey, portfolio managers, explain in detail why this investment strategy deserves investors attention, how it may offer attractive risk-adjusted returns, and the key requirements for successfully navigating this complex yet promising universe.

Q&A, ESG, SRI, Kroum Sourov, Christopher Mey, Emerging Markets
Sustainable: an emerging market for emerging debt
Kroum Sourov and Christopher Mey, portfolio managers of the sustainable emerging market debt strategy, describe the significance this type of analysis can have for a bond portfolio. They explain Candriam’s investment process, with our emphasis on relative value and risk management. This approach is intended to allow the strategy to adapt the ever-changing markets over the course of an economic cycle.
Transparency Code
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Sustainability Overview
Sustainability, and Responsibility, must be part of the personality and culture of the firm. We need Responsibility to be a part of ourselves in order to translate it into your investments.