All Commentary articles – Page 3
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White papersAI, cloud computing see data markets mature
Principal Asset Management’s Matt Hackman and Sebastian Dooley see data centres emerge as in-demand asset as a matter of function and investment
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White papersFrance after Lecornu: What’s next?
PM Lecornu’s resignation follows opposition from both left and right parties regarding the composition of his government, which was announced on Sunday evening. As was the case when the Bayrou government fell, President Macron now has two options
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White papersThe impasse in the US Congress
The US government shut down on 1 October, following disagreements between Republicans and Democrats over healthcare-related spending. In particular, the Democrats are demanding an extension of the premium subsidies provided under the Affordable Care Act, which are due to expire by year-end.
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White papersInvestment strategies for the new market cycle
Trends in the institutional real estate markets. The sentiment of institutional investors is improving. While recently mainly opportunistic and risk-taking players were active, the larger group of conservatively oriented and risk-averse institutional real estate investors is slowly returning to the markets.
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White papersBeyond quartiles: The alpha reckoning in private markets
Can your fund manager really generate alpha, or just ride the market tide? For decades, private market investors have wrestled with a deceptively simple question, is my fund manager truly skilled, or just riding the wave of the market tide?
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White papersEurope’s real estate renaissance
European real estate markets are finally stepping out from the shadow of their American counterparts, as the global investment landscape undergoes a fundamental transformation. For investors, this presents a compelling opportunity to reconsider European real estate strategies, particularly value-add approaches with the potential for superior returns in an increasingly favourable environment.
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White papers‘Why Now?’ for Listed Infrastructure
Listed infrastructure has matured into a recognised core allocation for sophisticated investors. Once considered a niche alternative, it is now often viewed as an integral part of multi-asset portfolios, providing a unique blend of return, stability, and structural growth. Here we highlight why moderating macro pressures and enduring structural growth drivers reinforce the strategic role of the asset class now.
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White papersBeyond the bounce: The lasting index effect
Why inclusion in the FTSE EPRA Nareit Indexes continues to reshape company performance and investor confidence 20 years on
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White papersMid-market infra – complexity as a new differentiator
Mid-market infrastructure is expanding in scale and ambition, but so too is the complexity of the underlying businesses. Assets are more capital-intensive, interlinked and energy constrained, shaped by rising demand for essential services, evolving policies and technological advancements.
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White papersOut of office? Not quite.
This summer I visited an office campus in Italy where the business philosophy had been put into daily practice. The gym was packed at lunch, classes spilled into the courtyards, and the canteen served wellness on tap. People looked like they wanted to be there. In the stale debate about the office’s fate, that is the only verdict that matters.
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White papersWhat is the next chapter for the dollar?
Structural tailwinds that have supported the US dollar over the past three years appear to be fading: global growth is converging, the US Federal Reserve has started to cut rates, and the European Central Bank is set to hike.
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PodcastThe $100 Trillion Inheritance
On this episode of Disruptive Forces, host Anu Rajakumar sits with Stephanie Luedke, Head of Private Wealth at Neuberger Berman, to demystify the changing dynamics of generational wealth transfer and its growing impact on families, advisors, and the broader market. Together, they discuss the drivers of this historic shift, explore trends in family governance and investment behavior, and share practical perspectives for those looking to sustain their legacy in a rapidly evolving world.
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White papersEuropean Commercial Real Estate Market Overview
Europe’s commercial real estate market is entering an early recovery phase, supported by easing inflation, potential monetary policy shifts, and growing investor interest in resilient sectors such as logistics and residential.
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White papersU.S. Commercial Real Estate Market Overview
The U.S. CRE market shows early signs of stabilization, with improving fundamentals and more balanced supply–demand dynamics after a period of repricing and tighter financing conditions.
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White papersStablecoin: extending the reach of money into the digital era
By combining the payment efficiency of blockchain technology with the value stability derived from being pegged to the world’s reserve currency (USD), stablecoins have emerged as a monetary invention that some believe could revolutionise the financial world. While other countries are promoting stablecoins denominated in their own currencies, the recent passing of the GENIUS Act marks a major milestone: it represents an explicit endorsement from the US government that could push stablecoin development and adoption into high gear.
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White papersRetail parks and urbanisation: investing in the future of cities
Urbanisation is one of the defining forces of our time. As cities grow denser and more complex, pressure on infrastructure intensifies – particularly in retail. Consumers increasingly demand speed, convenience, and flexibility in their shopping experience, and urban environments must adapt to meet these expectations.
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White papersFive reasons tariffs have not wrecked the US economy
Turmoil in financial markets over US tariffs has died down in recent weeks, mostly because the headlines have moved elsewhere and the economic effects of tariffs are only coming in gradually. But now that we have some relevant data to examine, it is worth assessing where we are in the rapidly changing global trade environment, the effects so far, and where we may be headed.
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White papersHow can insurers position credit portfolios amid higher risk and uncertainty?
Insurers face a challenging credit landscape, with spreads near historic tights and limited dispersion. As uncertainty persists, strategies focused on credit quality, liquidity, and spread duration are gaining traction. Evolving regulations and underutilised asset classes, like high-quality structured credit, offer new opportunities to strengthen portfolios and enhance long-term resilience.
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White papersCRE in an easing cycle: Why long rates matter more than the Fed
As central banks approach an easing cycle, long-term yields—not short-term Fed actions—are becoming the key driver of real estate pricing and investment performance globally.
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White papersData center development opportunities in secondary markets
Secondary U.S. markets are emerging as key growth hubs for data centers, driven by strong digital infrastructure demand, power availability, and cost advantages over primary markets.
