All Europe articles – Page 3
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White papersEurope’s strategic autonomy: A long-term investment theme
Geopolitical tensions and an uncertain economic outlook underline the importance of strategic autonomy – the idea that nations are able to make their own policy decisions, ensuring security and economic expansion, without depending on other countries.
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White papersReal Estate Outlook – Switzerland, Edition 1H26
The year 2025 was marked by a high degree of economic policy uncertainty, as the US import tariffs placed a noticeable burden on export‑oriented economies such as Switzerland. With the start of 2026, geopolitical risks have come to the forefront. The conflict in the Middle East has driven commodity markets into extreme volatility and has heightened concerns about stagflation. Europe is feeling these effects very acutely, which is dampening the expected economic recovery.
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Asset Manager NewsAchmea Real Estate delivers outperformance across the board for clients
Achmea Real Estate delivered returns in 2025 across all its real estate funds and client portfolios (separate accounts) that exceeded the MSCI benchmarks*. All client portfolios recorded clear outperformance.
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White papersWhat sectors are well placed to enjoy real AI gains?
As artificial intelligence investment surges across industries, real progress varies widely. Drawing on conversations with more than 50 European companies, we explore who is truly prepared for AI‑driven disruption and who risks being left behind.
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Asset Manager NewsAchmea Real Estate raises nearly € 1.2 billion for investments in the Dutch real estate market
Achmea Real Estate has raised nearly € 1.2 billion in new investment capital so far this year. Most of this capital comes from clients looking to expand their investments in residential real estate further. Of this amount, € 65 million will be invested in the Achmea Dutch Residential Fund. New mandates have also been received by the healthcare real estate fund and the retail fund.
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White papersHolding Onto Assets Is Now an Opportunity Cost
In a recent interview with IPE Real Assets, Nick Pink argues that investors who keep waiting for better conditions risk missing strong current opportunities in European real estate, where high quality assets are still achieving solid pricing and the cost of delaying could lead to lost value and diminished returns.
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WebinarWebinar replay: Europe’s value-add moment
European real estate has repriced, and for disciplined investors, that kind of reset has historically been where the best opportunities are found. In just 15 minutes, three of Nuveen’s real assets leaders make the case for why now may be the right moment to lean in, and what a value-add approach looks like in practice across Europe’s evolving market. Watch the replay to hear their thinking and what it could mean for your portfolio.
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White papersBeyond U.S. exceptionalism
Concerns are growing over economic activity, political tension and policy uncertainty in the U.S., creating a challenging investment environment. Headlines throughout 2025 and so far in 2026 underlined this uneasiness; foreign investors were reportedly leaving U.S. markets in droves amid currency volatility and tariff-driven fears, possibly spelling the end of U.S. exceptionalism as we know it. Adding to these doubts is the spectre of an increasingly deglobalized world.
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White papers20 years of Euro LDI funds: A proven foundation now widely supporting European pension schemes
Liability-driven investment (LDI) has transformed from a Dutch regulatory response into a mature, pan European framework for pension risk management. Today, Irish and German schemes are increasingly drawing on this long established expertise to strengthen balance sheet stability and prepare their plans for the next stage of their evolution.
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White papersGermany’s Mittelstand at a turning point: the pivotal role of private debt
Germany’s mid-market is in transition, and private debt is playing a pivotal role. Digitalisation, energy, sovereignty and succession: these shifts are reshaping priorities and creating new financing needs.
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PodcastHigh-yield credit – A source of diversification and returns
Portfolio Manager Stef Abelli of the Euro high-yield credit team and Chris Iggo, Chief Investment Officer, AXA IM Core, discuss the outlook for high-yield corporate bonds as well as the diversification opportunities across sectors and industries and the improved quality the asset class offers.
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White papersFive themes shaping global real estate in 2026: European investors’ perspectives
European investors are navigating a more attractive entry point into global real estate as repricing stabilizes and capital markets gradually improve. Structural themes such as logistics demand, demographic shifts, and sustainability are expected to shape allocation decisions heading into 2026.
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White papersEM Local Currency Debt: A Revitalised Opportunity for European Investors
Emerging markets local currency debt is offering some of the most compelling income and diversification characteristics in global fixed income.
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White papersInvesting in real estate: The window of opportunity is open
Momentum is returning to European real estate markets and the recovery is underway – albeit in an uneven fashion.
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White papersA look at the proposed evolution of the SFDR
The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation was created to establish harmonised requirements for financial market participants and ensure clarity around how they integrate environmental, social, and good governance factors into investment decisions, financial advice, and broader and product-specific sustainability goals.
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White papersThree asset classes for European insurers to watch in 2026
As insurers enter 2026, the investment landscape remains challenging. Sovereign yield curves have steepened, credit spreads continue to trade near historical tights, and inflation uncertainty persists. At the same time, equity valuations remain elevated, while geopolitical and macro risks add further uncertainty.
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White papersEuropean CRE total returns accelerate into 2026
European commercial real estate returns are expected to recover into 2026 as improving financing conditions and stabilizing valuations support renewed investment activity. Income growth and yield compression are likely to drive performance following the sector’s recent repricing.
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White papersReady to build for a new era
Sosteneo Infrastructure Partners’ Chris Deves explains why the firm favours a greenfield approach to the energy transition journey
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White papersDiscipline will determine success in today’s market
Real Asset Insight CEO Questionnaire with Annette Kröger
