The NIC March’s Newsletter is here!
In our Macro Overview section, Analysts from both divisions will cover broad macro themes while reviewing major economic news from the past month. In our Deeper Dive section, Federico Farina elaborates on Bob Chapek to succeed long-time Disney CEO Bob Iger. Moreover, in our Regional View, Francisca Fernandes examines the measures European Central Bank is taking in response to the impact of coronavirus.
Our Investment Banking Division will guide you through February’s M&A overall activity. Read about Dialog Semiconductor to acquire Adesto Technologies, Amundi to acquire Sabadell’s Asset Management Unit and PepsiCo to acquire Be & Cheery. Additionally, get a detailed overview on what happened to Domino’s, as well as consider our opinion on CAC 40 Index.
Our Financial Markets Division will present the monthly results of the NIC Fund, an active relative return fund investing across four different asset classes: Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities and Currencies. The analysts will also provide commentary on each of the four major asset classes through analysis of the past month’s major market moves. The overall performance of the NIC Fund in February was negative, with a cumulative return of -2.52%. This loss was mainly attributed to a decline in Equities and Commodities.
On the Hot Topic of this month, Valentina Heimann examines about first step between US and Taliban towards peace in Afghanistan and, Rafael Santos elaborates on Blackrock’s move on finance’s fundamental shift. Lastly, Raphael Salimi will be heralding our new partnership with Nordea Asset Management. We have added a new section regarding ESG to our newsletter since NIC believes in the importance of growing attention in topics related to environment and human rights as they are driving a radical change in the investment market. In collaboration with Nordea, Raphael’s article points out how ESG commitments can create value.
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