All Commentary articles – Page 7
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U.S. Commercial Real Estate Investable Universe Study
The goal of this analysis is to provide investors with a benchmark for the size and scale of the U.S. commercial real estate (CRE) market, individual property sectors and the “institutional” quality portion of the market. Up to this point, published estimates on the size of the commercial real estate investable universe primarily focus on country-level global comparisons, taking a top-down approach to estimate the size of the overall commercial real estate market in each region.
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The Fed’s normalising of rates is not easing
Given that the US economy is healthy, we believe the market is overestimating what the Fed will do.
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US presidential elections 2024 - The view from here
Donald Trump has officially been elected as the 47th president of the United States (US). Importantly for the markets, it looks like the Republican Party will gain control of the Senate, while also maintaining its hold on the House of Representatives. This significantly increases the potential for President-elect Trump to implement his policies beyond trade and immigration.
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European real estate market commentary: November 2024
An increasing number of repriced opportunities are now coming to market, supported by an imbalance of supply versus demand and strong operating fundamentals.
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Evolving data center sustainability and the role of the capital partner
Data center sustainability practices continue to evolve as forward-thinking data center providers continue to innovate new ways to mitigate their impact.
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Infrastructure debt: Capturing the mainstream
Jerome Neyroud, head of infrastructure debt investments at Schroders Capital, on why infrastructure debt is no longer niche, the appeal of the asset class and the sectors poised to drive future demand.
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Reframing the climate question
How should an investor balance a focus on reducing their climate impact with a desire for financial returns? And how does a company management team accommodate what can often be seen as competing demands?
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Human capital: the unsung hero of the company valuation equation
Assessing the value of a company can be challenging. Typically, investors start by looking at its financial standing and records that reflect tangible investments, such as machinery purchases and building maintenance costs, to understand the company’s revenue, debt obligations and other expenses.
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Australia, a Tech Hub? Crikey!
Australia’s Olympians took home 19 medals in swimming at the Paris games, but the Land Down Under is also making waves in other arenas: software and fintech.
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People News
Peter Koppers appointed IM Director at Achmea Real Estate
Amsterdam, 31 October 2024 - Peter Koppers has been appointed Investment Management Director at real estate investment manager Achmea Real Estate with effect from 1 November 2024. He will be responsible for Portfolio Management, Fund Management, Research and Investor Relations.
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Outerblue Convictions – Global Investment Views – Perspectives on the US elections
After many months of build-up and speculation, the 2024 US election is almost here. Over the past few weeks, financial markets have become increasingly focused on the candidate’s platforms and what these might imply for the economy and markets. How could markets react to Trump and Harris’ different proposals on taxation, trade and immigration?
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Filling the Real Estate Funding Void
Real estate loan volumes are down. That’s creating opportunities for private lenders and investors alike.
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2024 Global Listed Infrastructure fall update
Recent shifts in equity market leadership have begun to benefit infrastructure stocks. The long-term case for an active listed infrastructure allocation remains compelling.
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Will COP29 be an enabling COP?
The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference COP29 comes at a unique point in time.
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What to expect between Election Day and the inauguration
With the US presidential election less than two weeks away, Americans may be looking forward to the end of a tumultuous political campaign season. However, if past trends are any indication, 5 November could be just the beginning.
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Investors vote with their feet
Prepare for volatility leading up to the election before a year-end rally.
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What Will Differentiate the Asset Management Winners of Tomorrow?
From the rise of private markets to the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI), the asset management landscape is changing quickly. How can managers stay relevant and competitive in the decade ahead? Martin Horne weighs in.
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Asset Allocation Committee Outlook 4Q 2024
“We do think the Fed will get the first 100 basis points done quickly, but we see the central bank aiming for a return to a neutral rate, rather than an accommodative one—and in a soft-landing environment that would justify a rate cut pause around mid-year 2025, in our view.”
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The U.S. Election, the Economy and the Markets
Taxes, tariffs, regulation and the deficit: What do we know about the U.S. presidential candidates’ economic proposals and their implications for investors?