Perspectives
Stay up to date on emerging industry issues and trends with Sage perspectives. From fixed income to sustainable investing, our experts cover a range of subject matter that is relevant to today’s advisors and consultants.
Responsible Investing
Sage Evaluates Sectors for Sustainability Risks and Opportunities
February 19, 2025 — In this report, we provide Sage Leaf Scores for each of the 11 sectors in the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS).. . . .
Responsible Investing
Sage’s Leaf Score Evaluation
The Sage Leaf Score proprietary framework assigns each fixed income issuer a score from 1 to 5 leaves, where one-leaf issuers are considered sustainability laggards. . . .
Fixed Income
The Power of Trade: Why the U.S. Uses Tariffs as a Negotiation Tool
February 10, 2025 — As trade wars and tariffs dominate the early days of President Trump’s second term, a closer look at the broader landscape. . . .
Responsible Investing
From Wildfires to Travel Disruptions: The Growing Appeal of Parametric Insurance
February 5, 2025 — With wildfires still raging across California, discussing the long-term implications of this ongoing catastrophe — and the ones that came before. . . .
Fixed Income
Securitizing AI: The Role of Data Center ABS & CMBS
February 3, 2025 — Artificial intelligence (AI) is the defining technological shift of this era. Given the rapid adoption across the global economy, AI’s computational. . . .
Responsible Investing
Responsible Investing Compendium
February 1, 2025 — The following is a comprehensive list of Sage’s research pieces segmented by subject category, including environmental, social, governance, fixed income, ETFs,. . . .
Responsible Investing
2024 Sustainability Report
January 27, 2025 — Sage’s 2024 Sustainability Report provides an in-depth look at our company’s unwavering commitment to sustainability. The report illustrates our dedication to. . . .
Municipal Fixed Income
Big Trouble in Little Oakland
January 27, 2025 — Chronic financial mismanagement, overly optimistic revenue assumptions, and poor governance have left Oakland spending far more than it collects in tax. . . .
Fixed Income
Will Government Jobs Remain a Pillar of Labor Market Strength?
January 27, 2025 — President Trump began his second term last week with a flurry of executive actions, including a federal hiring freeze over 90. . . .