All Europe articles – Page 35
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White papersA dovish pivot from the ECB: Euro bonds back in focus
The ECB has reiterated its strong commitment to fighting inflation, which it says remains ‘far too high’ and will stay above target for an extended period.
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White papersWhy Europe’s student living sector offers a potential edge
A constant, in all economic weathers, is people’s value of higher education, as shown by a record number of students enrolled in colleges and universities during 20201. For the world’s rising middle class, top-ranking universities and cities steeped in heritage are a core focus.
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White papersInflation still stubbornly high despite central bank hikes
Eurozone inflation reached 9.9% in September while UK consumer prices hit 10.1% amid rising food costs.
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White papersWhat comes NEXT NOW?
“May you live in interesting times” is said to be an old Chinese curse delivered in the disguise of a blessing. The expression probably owes more to the English sense of irony than Confucian logic, but whatever its origins, it is particularly apt today. Unfortunately, we are living in times that are all too interesting.
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White papersBe Wary of Bear Market Rallies
We may want to be optimistic about inflation and rates, but that only delays the hard questions we are likely to face as we enter the new economic era.
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White papersTLTRO in the context of ECB policy normalisation
TLTRO repayments and redemptions will drive incoming ECB passive QT over the next few quarters. So far, banks have repaid a small amount of liquidity, while the ECB’s recent decision on remuneration of excess reserves has helped keep current excess liquidity abundant, aiming at a smooth transmission of its monetary policy.
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Research ReportReal Estate Perspectives - October 2022
With a deteriorating economic outlook, against a background of geopolitical tensions and high inflation, Europe faces a growing risk of recession.
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White papersDiversification with opportunity – European real estate
European real estate offers investors the opportunity to diversify their existing portfolio while participating in long-term trends. Swiss private investors, for example, usually focus on the domestic real estate market. However, institutional investors have recognized the opportunities and advantages of European real estate in recent years and have started to introduce foreign investments into their existing portfolios.
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White papersEuropean Politicians Fuel Support for Energy Bills
European policymakers are battling energy prices ahead of winter, while a tight U.S. labor market and elevated CPI data next week should keep the Fed hawkish before November rate hike decisions. In China, will credit growth support the economy and a pickup in internal demand?
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Asset Manager NewsPro-invest group opens London office as it expands across the UK and Europe
The European and UK hotel investment market is “poised for growth with the expectation of compelling returns” say the experts at Pro-invest Group, as the business begins operating across the UK and Europe.
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White papersAmundi Pension Funds Letter - Special Edition: UK LDI Crisis
Given the yield increases at the announcement of the UK accommodative mini-budget a week ago, pension schemes suffered a massive liquidity crisis related to their leveraged LDI strategies. This drove the Bank of England to temporarily halt Quantitative Tightening.
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Asset Manager NewsEdmond De Rothschild REIM Acquires 8 Industrial And Logistics Assets In 3 Countries
Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management (EDR REIM) has acquired 8 light-industrial and small logistics assets in various transactions across the Netherlands, Germany and France. The transactions were all successfully completed in the third quarter and represent a total market value in excess of EUR 70 million.
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White papersFiorino: Can Europe’s banks withstand high-pressure energy disruption?
As Russia threatens to halt gas supplies to Europe, Fiorino looks at the impact of the European energy crisis on financial institutions in the region.
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White papersStructural Change in Europe as Funds Take Market Share
In this Q&A, Adam Wheeler discusses the current state of the European private credit market, and how the economic backdrop is creating both challenges and opportunities for investors.
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White papersItaly election: no major surprise from the polls, maybe positive for markets
Election outcome and political scenario: The centre-right coalition won Italy’s general election on 25 September, with approximately 44% of votes. Overall, we believe that Italy’s general election offered no major surprises and at the margin, the news flow is positive, as the centre-right collation will not have a two-thirds parliamentary majority, which would have allowed it to vote for constitutional amendments.
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White papersThey’ve got the power? European Utilities and the energy crisis
Robin Usson, Senior Credit Analyst, explains what the impact of the energy crisis on the European Utilities market means for investing in the sector.
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People NewsAnnette Kröger, CEO Europe, Allianz Real Estate, to join Board of IPUT Real Estate
IPUT Real Estate (‘IPUT’), Ireland’s leading property company and the largest owner of offices and logistics assets in Dublin, announces the appointment of Ms Annette Kröger as a non-executive Director with effect from 1 October 2022.
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White papersStill No End In Sight
The hawks fluttered their wings this week, leading yields to rise, equities to fall, and markets to reprice rate expectations. The BoE is more concerned about growth, while the Fed has a singular focus on inflation. China and Japan remain accommodative, watching PMIs next week.
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White papersEuropean Equities Sustainability Report, H1 2022
Covid-19 continues to pose challenges to health systems around the world and has impeded targets set by UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, which seeks to promote healthy lives and wellbeing for all.
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White papersThe lifeline of connectivity
In the digital age almost half the world’s population are still offline. The UN has warned that without decisive action, “the digital divide will become the new face of inequality.” But we believe investing with an impact lens can help provide a pathway to social inclusion through services for millions of people, address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and embrace “double materiality” along the way.
