All Europe articles – Page 46
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White papersBlowing smoke and fogging mirrors: why the European auto sector is a long way from Paris
In an in-depth report, our Responsibility Office and EOS at Federated Hermes examines European auto firms’ progress in transforming their businesses to Paris-Alignment.
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White papersSupply vs demand of EMU EGB in 2021
Euro area sovereign debt issuance vs. ECB purchase dynamics look favourable in 2021. On the supply side, net issuance should decrease vs 2020, thanks to lower aggregated numbers of budget deficits, incoming support from EU funds, and for some countries, the use of increased cash accounts and higher bond redemptions.
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White papersThe greenness of the EU budget: implications for fixed income and industry
The EU’s significant budget allocations to address the climate crisis supports the decarbonisation of the economy whilst also securing the permanence of sustainable fixed income.
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White papersBuilding affordable communities makes good business sense
The real estate industry must foster affordability or see further European cities make policy interventions
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Asset Manager NewsSteady growth path: Union Investment completes real estate transactions worth EUR 4.1 billion
Union Investment has continued to deliver reliable growth despite a challenging investment environment. In an exceptional year dominated by the pandemic, the Hamburg-based real estate investment manager invested around EUR 4.1 billion in the European commercial real estate markets in 2020, securing a total of 62 high-quality properties or projects for its real estate funds through a combination of single-property and portfolio deals.
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White papersCore Matters: Sustainability and Adequacy in EU Public and Private Pension Schemes
As reported by EUROSTAT1 in 2019, pensions are the main income source for close to one quarter of the EU‐28 population. Therefore, it is very important that pensions should provide retirees with a decent standard of living and protect them from poverty.
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White papersUnited Europe: From discord to harmony?
Global politics are in flux as policymakers scramble to manage the pandemic and revive economies. Can Europe come together and carve a place for itself on the international stage, or will it end up a passive player buffeted by greater forces?
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White papersFinding the Right Sovereign ESG Indicators: A Greek Tragedy?
On our mini odyssey through the vast seas of sovereign ESG indicators, we sought to identify data and scores from reliable third parties—which would not only provide benchmarking criteria between countries, but also serve as an effective screening tool to identify outliers.
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White papersItaly: ECB’s Umbrella To Protect Bond Market, Despite Uncertain Political Situation
On 13 January, Italia Viva – a minor coalition partner led by former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi – pulled out of the ruling coalition, leaving the government short of a majority in the Senate. However, we believe that snap elections are unlikely for now.
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White papersGLP Exceeds Target with a €1.6 Billion Equity Raise for GLP Europe Income Partners II
Firm has added approximately $16 billion of AUM to its logistics strategies over the last 12 months
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Asset Manager NewsTour Saint-Gobain, recently completed by Generali Real Estate in La Défense, Paris, tops international sustainability certifications
Generali Real Estate and Saint-Gobain are proud to announce that the Tour Saint- Gobain, hosting the new global headquarters of Saint-Gobain in La Défense, near Paris, has achieved all the four main international environmental certifications at the highest levels.
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Asset Manager NewsDeka Immobilien purchases office property in Switzerland
Deka Immobilien has exchanged contracts to secure the purchase of an office building in Geneva under a sale and leaseback arrangement with the private bank Pictet & Cie SA. The property is to be transferred to the two open-ended real estate funds WestInvest InterSelect (66%) and Deka-ImmobilienEuropa (34%) by means of a joint venture.
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White papersResponsible Investing And Stock Allocation
We analyze the portfolio choices of approximately 913,000 active participants in employee saving plans in France. Looking at the cross-section of equity exposure, we find that the inclusion of responsible equity options in the menu of available funds is associated with a 2.1% higher equity allocation by plan participants.
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White papersEuropean insurers: the case for going global in the credit allocation
In the hunt for yield, some years ago European investors started to allocate part of their credit exposure to dollar assets. However, many then put a stop to this diversification due to high hedging costs. In the context of the Covid-19 outbreak, the Fed cut rates to post-Lehman lows. Consequently, euro and dollar interest rates converged significantly, reducing hedging costs and making a case for broadening the investment universe from a European to a global base more attractive.
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White papersWhy Consider Logistics Real Estate?
Driven by several underlying trends, the segment is establishing itself as a promising defensive asset class and there is a premium on small-scale logistics.
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Asset Manager NewsPATRIZIA acquires 189-unit residential development in greater Stockholm for EUR 62 million
PATRIZIA AG, a leading partner for global real assets, has acquired a residential development near Stockholm, Sweden, for EUR 62 million from Scandinavian Property Group (SPG), on behalf of a pan-European residential strategy.
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White papersIs the euro’s rise a sign of greater resilience?
The complexity and fragility of European institutions have contributed to maintaining a specific political risk premium on European assets, including the euro. But institutions were ultimately strengthened when negotiators agreed in July to launch the New Generation EU package. The euro’s recent appreciation may be an early sign of decline in this “risk premium”.
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White papersIs infrastructure key to a sustainable recovery?
Infrastructure investment is about financing the real economy, meaning few investments are better placed to deliver a sustainable future.
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White papersA thin and last-minute Brexit deal should give temporary relief to UK assets
The deal: the core of the deal is a zero-tariff/zero-quota free trade agreement for goods, but trade will be affected by new non-tariff barriers such as customs checks and compliance procedures. The deal is lighter concerning trade in services, and in most services sectors providers will need to seek approval on a case-by-case basis with national authorities.
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White papersWhat is scientific fixed income investing and why should investors embrace it?
BlueCove was founded in 2018 to research and develop state-of-the-art scientific investment processes applicable to fixed income
