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Asset Manager NewsFurther development of Climate Risk Monitor leads to more insight into climate risks
In 2021, we developed a tool called the Climate Risk Monitor which could identify the climate risks for real estate based on data from the KNMI Climate Effect Atlas and Climate Adaption Services (CAS). This tool has since been further developed and professionalised, based partly on the recent ‘Framework for climate adaptive buildings’ of the Dutch Green Building Council (DGBC).
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White papersThe strategic advantages of investing in the seniors housing industry
The U.S. Seniors Housing sector is at the forefront of an unprecedented growth trajectory, driven by powerful demographic trends, evolving healthcare needs, and a shifting economic landscape. As the U.S. population ages, the demand for quality senior care will grow exponentially, creating a resilient, needs-based asset class that offers compelling opportunities for institutional investors. Unlike traditional real estate sectors that are often cyclical in nature, we believe that Seniors Housing demonstrates secular trends and stability due to its essential nature and the non-discretionary demand for its services.
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White papersThe golden years for European senior housing
Europe’s most frequently discussed demographic shift is its fast-ageing population. The European population is forecast to continue getting older, shifting the demographic framework in Europe to an unprecedented extent. In turn, the senior housing sector is expected to experience a significant surge in demand over the next decade, driven by the unprecedented acceleration of the 75+ population whilst the rest of the population is already in decline.
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White papers2025 Global Listed Infrastructure Annual Outlook
Five reasons to buy GLI in 2025. As we turn the page to a new year, the long-term risk and return profile of GLI continues to support its inclusion in portfolios. Read our full 2025 outlook.
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White papersHow data center developers are powering AI
Demand for power has never been higher—nor supply more constrained. Here’s how data center developers are getting the watts they need.
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White papersPrivate Infrastructure: 2025 Outlook
We expect record levels of activity for both private infrastructure equity and debt investors in 2025, primarily focused on the following key themes: surging demand for AI, higher focus in regional energy security and continuance of the energy transition. Get an in-depth look, including sector outlooks for Energy, Power, Digital, Transport, and Social Infrastructure.
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White papersPRI Assessment results for 2024 released
The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) have released the 2024 assessment results. This annual assessment measures PRI signatories’ commitment to implementing the six Principles of Responsible Investment in their investment practices and disclosures. These principles aim to promote the integration of ESG considerations into investment decision making, increase accountability and transparent disclosures, and encourage the broader implementation of these principles by the broader investment industry.
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White papersThematic Engagement: 2024 Scope 3 Emissions
Scope 3 emissions are becoming increasingly important as issuers face growing pressure to report and reduce these emissions. In our latest report, we examine how issuers across public fixed-income and private credit sectors are tackling Scope 3 data challenges and setting decarbonization targets.
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PodcastAcquisition of ENSO
In December 2024 Igneo agreed the 100% acquisition of Madrid-based bioenergy company ENSO Group. In this NEWSFLASH episode Ignacio Perez provides an insight into this innovative company and its focus on facilitating the decarbonisation of Iberia’s heat and electricity supply utilising electric, thermal and cogeneration biomass plants.
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White papersEasier financial conditions lift expectations of a recovery in commercial real estate
The outlook for the commercial real estate market has improved in 2024. Economic growth ticked up in early 2024 and although projections have been adjusted downwards during the second half of the year, the faster than expected reduction in inflation has had a positive effect on investor interest. Global central banks began to unwind their monetary policy tightening, beginning with the ECB in June, the Bank of England in August, and the US Federal Reserve in September.
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White papersPitfalls & Mitigants of Climate Assessment Software
Physical climate risk incorporates two broad hazard categorizations: acute and chronic. Climate risk software and analysis tools typically forecast each hazard individually and across multiple timeframes and scenarios.
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White papersCOP29: Show Me the Money!
Islands of agreement cannot disguise a rising sea of disappointment, piling pressure on COP30 to restore a spirit of multilateralism.
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White papers40 years of lending lessons
From navigating market crashes to embracing ESG and technology, Adrian Poole and Gregor Bamert reveal how 40 years of real estate debt investing have moulded Aviva Investors’ strategy – and what it takes to stay ahead in a rapidly changing market.
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PodcastIgneo’s Innovation in Infrastructure - Episode 2 - enfinium and the Carbon Capture Question
In this second episode in our Innovation in Infrastructure Series, Simon is joined by Mike Maudsley, CEO of enfinium. As one of the UK’s leading energy from waste operators, enfinium is supporting the UK’s journey to a Net Zero economy. enfinium is operating and developing six decarbonisation hubs around the UK and is using waste that would otherwise go to landfill to generate homegrown energy.
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WebinarWebinar replay: The concrete fundamentals of light industrial
Register to watch the webinar replay of Nuveen Real Estate’s Global Head of Industrial, Gray Bouchillon, and Managing Director, Real Estate Specialist, Sayuri Khandavilli for an in-depth discussion on the evolving dynamics of industrial real estate and the opportunities on the horizon. This session delves into key factors shaping the sector including the rapid growth of e-commerce, the impact of dwindling light industrial supply, the increasing significance of re-shoring and near shoring initiatives and how to effectively leverage current market distress.
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White papersOur path to carbon neutrality by 2045
The retail fund has set its sights on achieving a carbon-neutral portfolio by 2045. No easy task, especially when it comes to high street retail. The many listed buildings in our city centres present added complications in this category: each building has its own unique character and therefore its own unique set of challenges as regards the measures that can and need to be taken.
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White papersTransition to a low carbon economy powers growth
Awareness and expectations surrounding sustainability and the need to transition to a low carbon economic model are maturing globally, driving demand and creating new investment opportunities.
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White papersNot all net zero pathways are created equal: Pivotal questions for investors to ask
Improving real estate’s sustainability profile is pivotal to addressing climate change, as the sector contributes some 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
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White papersHow does an aging population impact real estate?
Globally, life expectancy is increasing, creating a growing demographic of senior citizens (those aged 65 and over). At the same time, working age populations (those aged between 15 and 64) are stalling in some countries, and even expected to decrease.
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White papersProving resilience and durability
As a top-performing asset class for about a century, farmland has proven time and again to have upside growth potential and to be resilient throughout various economic scenarios. It is an essential global property sector tied to food production. Jim McCandless and Daniel Murray, co-CIOs for farmland at UBS Asset Management, discuss why more investors are looking to add farmland into their investment portfolios.
