All Europe articles – Page 18
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Asset Manager NewsBrookfield and GARBE to Recapitalize Standing Assets Logistics Portfolio in Germany and Austria
Brookfield, through its real estate solutions strategy, has acquired a majority interest in a portfolio of seven industrial logistics assets owned by GARBE Industrial Real Estate (“GARBE“). In addition, they will form a joint venture with GARBE to invest over €100 million of equity in value-add pipeline opportunities in select European markets. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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White papersPrivate credit: Europe versus the US
Estimates suggest the private credit market will double in value over the next 5-years. It’s attractions remain as strong as ever: potential inflation protection, diversification, potentially attractive risk-adjusted returns, and volatility reduction. With Europe and the US dominating almost 90% of the market, what are the key differences between these regions and where should investors set their focus?
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White papersPowering the future: the strategic role of data centres in the AI evolution in Europe
Data centre demand is surging, driven primarily by the rapid evolution of AI technologies. In PIMCO’s view, this represents a significant opportunity for investors in European data centres.
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White papersReal Estate Outlook – Europe, Edition May 2024: A new cycle begins
Inflation has not been beaten yet. We’ve come a long way from the highs of inflation and interest rates – and the ensuing capital value correction. A new cycle is in its infancy, but the effects of the last one still linger.
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White papersReal Estate Outlook – Europe, Edition May 2024 A new cycle begins
We’ve come a long way from the highs of inflation and interest rates – and the ensuing capital value correction. A new cycle is in its infancy, but the effects of the last one still linger.
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White papersEuropean real estate: from headwinds to tailwind
After a tough couple of years, European real estate stands out as one of the few asset classes where valuations aren’t sky high. With fundamentals improving, this creates an attractive investment opportunity.
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Asset Manager NewsSlättö acquires two residential portfolios in Finland with total value of EUR 130 million
Funds managed by Slättö have, through two separate transactions, agreed to acquire two residential portfolios in Finland, for a total transaction value of EUR 130 million. The acquisitions are made with Finnish institutional investors as co-investors.
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White papersNavigating growth: Real estate trends and opportunities in the European life sciences market
A large part of economic activity takes place within buildings. Therefore, real estate must meet the needs of the real economy as it develops and grows. The life sciences industry and its real estate demand are on the rise, aided by demographics and scientific progress. Thus, real estate focused on meeting the increasing needs of this part of the economy represents an attractive risk-adjusted investment opportunity for value-add and core investors alike.
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White papersReal Estate House View: Europe - First half-year 2024
When is the right time to re-enter the market? Fears of investing whilst values are falling has put significant downwards pressure on investment volumes. Instead, real estate investors have been monitoring government bond yields, seeking stability in the so called ‘risk free rate’ as an indication that property yields have also stabilised. Into 2024, we expect investment activity to pick back up, supporting price discovery. Although the first half-year may only show tentative signs of improvement, by the second we believe activity will regain momentum.
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People NewsRedevco strengthens leadership team with the appointment of Veronica Gallo-Alvarez as Head of Investment Management
Redevco, one of Europe’s largest privately-owned real estate managers, has appointed Veronica Gallo-Alvarez as Head of Investment Management. Based in Paris and reporting to CEO Neil Slater, Veronica joins the Redevco leadership team, spearheading a function responsible for investment outcomes, transaction management and research & strategy. The appointment of Veronica is another step in Redevco’s ambition to further grow its real estate capabilities.
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White papersAre U.S. and European Bonds About to Break Ranks?
The two markets have marched in lockstep for several months, setting up the potential for attractive relative-value and dispersion trades.
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White papersPrivate credit: Europe vs the US
The global private credit market is dominated by the US and Europe. M&G believe the European market is set to expand more rapidly. What are the key differences within each region? Which could potentially offer the most attractive risk/return? Our latest insight provides a roadmap for investors.
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White papersEU election results and French politics
The 2024 European Parliament elections took place between 6 and 9 June 2024. The results indicate that the centrist parties should be able to form a working coalition. The European People’s Party (EPP) increased its parliamentary seats. At the same time, parties such as Identity and Democracy (ID) and European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) with far-right credentials also gained seats.
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White papersEuropean residential real estate - time to live a little
What lies ahead for the European living sector? We discuss the opportunities.
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White papersEuropean Industrials: A Hotbed of Growth for Equity Investors
Today’s industrial business models offer surprising sources of consistent earnings growth.
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White papersThe snap election could put QE losses back in focus
Back in 2021, when the Bank of England (BoE) announced the end of quantitative easing (QE) and the beginning of quantitative tightening (QT), few commentators understood how out of kilter the Bank’s balance sheet had become compared to central bank norms. The result has been losses on the BoE bond portfolios that dwarf those of other central banks.
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White papersThe ECB initiates rate cuts after a long gap
“The ECB avoided any surprises for the markets as it reduced policy rates amid decelerating inflation, which could boost appetite for European fixed income.”
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White papersHigh yield: once again doing what it says on the tin
In investing, where trends can shift rapidly and market conditions are ever-changing, the allure of fixed income was that it did what it said on the tin: stable and reliable returns. The global financial crisis (GFC), however, saw a transformation of the landscape marked by falling and persistently low interest rates and, subsequently, yields. Suddenly fixed income wasn’t so reliable. But with that movement in reverse, we believe bonds could be a safer bet than equities over the next few years.
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White papersEuropean Real Estate: An Uneven Path Ahead
Downward price pressures are easing in the European real estate market. The timing of recoveries in pricing by geographies and sectors likely will occur in line with variations in real estate debt refinancing funding gaps and long-term growth drivers. The Barings Real Estate team discusses how this is shaping investment opportunities.
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White papersEuropean Logistics: Why Now
Why European Logistics? During the previous property cycle, the European logistics sector emerged as a standout performer, driven by robust fundamentals and enduring demand trends.
