All Europe articles
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White papersIf you want peace: How European real estate investors can respond to new geopolitical realities
In December 2024, we wrote, that “if regional procurement increases, European defense contractors will likely need to expand their manufacturing capabilities, which may include a larger real estate footprint.”
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White papersEurope in focus amidst fiscal boost
“President Trump’s approach to trade and global alliances may be a wake up call for Europe. The region is signalling a clear and a historical shift, which will require target measures to boost growth efficiently.”
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White papersEmpowering transformation in Europe
Europe is facing major economic and security challenges. The European Commission (EC) has started translating the Draghi report’s recommendations into effective proposals.
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White papersCapital Market Assumptions 2025
A more favourable growth outlook for the next decade compared to last year’s assumptions, albeit with greater uncertainty regarding inflation which is set to remain slightly above central bank targets, results in higher expected returns across the spectrum of asset classes covered. Expectations have been revised upwards for regional equity markets and private assets in particular, with Private Equity, Infrastructure, and European equities showing the strongest improvements.
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White papersCorporate Hybrids: What Are They?
A short introduction to a unique and fast-growing asset class.
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WebinarTime for Europe: Unlocking Europe’s Investment Potential
Register now: Tuesday 8th April, 2025 - 09:00am BST | 10:00am CEST
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White papersNavigating climate risk: Solvency II revision, stress tests and strategic adaptation
A critical challenge: climate change represents a major challenge for insurers, driven by the increasing frequency of natural disasters and the need to manage risks associated with the transition to a low-carbon economy.
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White papersCentral and Eastern Europe: long-term growth driver for the entire EU area
In the 2000s, Eastern Europe was a successful region of Emerging Markets. A kind of gold rush attracted many investors to these markets. The region was hit hard by the financial crisis of 2008, but the investment story was not yet written off. It was only political changes, such as the Caucasus war of 2008, the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and, ultimately, the war in Ukraine in 2022, that made this region almost uninvestable for many investors.
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White papersReviving European Securitisation
Securitisation is critical for expanding access to funding and diversifying Europe’s financial system. Currently, Europe relies heavily on bank financing (90% vs. 25% in the U.S.), which increases risk during market or sector disruptions. Securitisation transfers risk from banks to global investors, fostering financial stability and boosting funding across the real economy.
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White papersGermany Shifts Fiscal Gears
Germany’s unprecedented decision to relax its borrowing limits signals a seismic shift in its economic strategy, unlocking over €1 trillion in potential spending. This move, targeting defence, infrastructure, and growth, aims to rekindle momentum after years of stagnation in Europe’s largest economy.
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White papersEpochal Shift Sparks a Spike in German Bund Yields
In early March, exceptional market movements were observed as German 10-year Bund yields marked the largest weekly increase since the 1990s. This rare event coincided with Germany’s significant fiscal shift, including proposals for infrastructure fund and reforms to the debt brake. These measures, alongside geopolitical uncertainties and Europe’s response to the manufacturing crisis, have reshaped economic prospects. For investors, the rise in yields and widening credit spreads present compelling opportunities to extend duration and capitalize on attractive market conditions.
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White papersUnlocking the potential of European Leveraged Loans
We believe that in 2025 the European leveraged loan market will broaden its appeal to investors as a significant asset class to consider. While it has been well established in the US, it has grown significantly in recent years in Europe, with its market size currently close to that of the European high yield bond market.
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PodcastTalking Heads – Long-term trends underpin European private equity infrastructure
Amid geopolitical change and shifts in the focus of public policy, private capital investments in infrastructure have a major role to play. This includes private equity investing in the ‘infra’ segment which includes digital assets such as datacentres, as well as energy storage and green mobility.
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White papersAdapting to economic trends in real estate
IREI article – A closer look at the European real estate market and the 5 Ds: debt, deglobalization, demographics, decarbonization, and digitalization
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People NewsMichael Marcinek to Become Next Head of Business Development at GARBE Industrial Real Estate
GARBE Industrial Real Estate GmbH (“GARBE Industrial”), one of the leading providers and managers of logistics, light industrial and technology assets in Germany and Europe, just reinforced its executive team by appointing Michael Marcinek as the new Head of Business Development.
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White papersWhatever it takes, part 2, the European opportunity
Is Europe finally going from being reviled to investable? Carlos Moreno and Thomas Brown, fund managers of the Premier Miton European Opportunities Fund, certainly think so. In this insight they discuss what positives they are seeing in the changing European landscape and where they believe there is particular value for European investors.
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White papersCross Asset Investment Strategy - March 2025
Topic of the month: A step forward for Europe
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White papersA step forward for Europe
From sluggish to strong: Germany poised to support Europe’s growth
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White papersA Unique Window for Real Estate Debt Investors
In this Q&A with Private Debt Investor, Rupert Gill discusses why European real estate debt presents a potentially compelling opportunity today.
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White papersTariffs and European news fuel volatility
“Rising concerns for US growth amid high policy uncertainty have triggered a strong rotation outside of the US mega caps.”
