All Europe articles – Page 5
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White papersBuilding the future of innovation: Selecting cities for life sciences real estate in Europe
In the rapidly advancing realm of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, life sciences real estate is more than bricks and mortar – it’s the enabler of innovation. Investors venturing into this specialized asset class are essentially betting on ecosystems that need real estate to grow. Think of it as the skeleton that keeps the muscles in place and the body as a whole standing. There are certain strategic parameters that can be used to select the right European cities for life sciences real estate investments. This must then be woven in with external push and pull factors that are forcing companies in the life sciences sector to adjust when it comes to their real estate footprint.
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Asset Manager NewsGARBE PYRAMID-MAP: Rental Trend on European Logistics Real Estate Market Remains Stable – Modest Growth Forecast through 2030
Europe’s logistics real estate market is moving through a stabilisation and consolidation phase. More specifically, an average rental growth of 70 cents per square metre is projected for the period starting with the second quarter of 2025 and ending with the second quarter of 2030. This would imply an annual growth rate of 1.9 percent (CAGR or Compound Annual Growth Rate).
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White papersEurope Edition: A crossroads
Henry Kissinger famously asked, “Who do I call if I want to speak to Europe?”. While Europe has clearly made strides since Kissinger’s provocative jibe, many of the underlying challenges remain. One currency, but 27 underlying markets across a whole swathe of industries and sectors – with fragmented infrastructure, regulation and legal structures.
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White papersThe future of France’s budget
French Prime Minister François Bayrou announced that he would request a vote of confidence on September 8, before the budget discussion that is set to begin on October 1, and following the presentation of the budget orientations in mid-July.
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White papersWhy opportunities to diversify within fixed income matter more than ever
The geopolitical landscape continues to evolve, and uncertainties in the economic backdrop are also rising. In this environment of global fragmentation and market volatility, diversification has once again come to the forefront for building a portfolio. But a diversified portfolio doesn’t just mean a mix of equities and bonds. Fixed income itself is a broad and deep universe offering myriad opportunities to diversify within the asset class, for example by credit quality, geography, or maturity.
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White papersWhy now? The case for European high yield
As investors reassess their fixed income allocations, we believe the European high yield (HY) market is emerging as a compelling opportunity. European HY has matured into a robust and diversified asset class, offering attractive risk-adjusted returns and strategic diversification benefits.
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White papersSingle-sector real estate funds outperform in Europe
Single-sector European real estate funds outperformed diversified peers in 2Q25, with income driving returns and Europe forecast to outpace the U.S. in 2025.
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White papersCredit at a Crossroads: Finding Value in Europe’s Landscape
In today’s market environment, we believe European leveraged loans and high yield bonds present a compelling investment case.
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White papersShow me the value: Investing in carbon removal, part two
In this article, we explore the different types of carbon credits, the development of the markets on which they are bought and sold, and how institutions can use them to achieve their investment and sustainability goals.
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Asset Manager NewsGenerali Deutschland purchases Momenturm from Art-Invest Real Estate and establishes new corporate headquarters in Munich’s Werksviertel district
Art-Invest Real Estate is selling the Momenturm project to Generali Deutschland, and Generali Real Estate S.p.A. acted on behalf of Generali Deutschland during the acquisition.
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White papersSolvency II: Opening New Securitization Lanes for Insurers
Revamped insurance regulations could bring securitized investments back into play.
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White papersRisks and resilience: H1 2025 European loan market review
Whilst public equity markets saw significant volatility in the first half of the year, the European loan market was relatively stable. However, during the second half of 2025, both risks and opportunities lie ahead for investors.
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White papersTariffs take the headlines, clarity wins the war
Markets responded cautiously to the recent EU-U.S. trade deal. While the 15% tariff on European exports appears to favour the U.S. in the near term, we believe the removal of trade uncertainty outweighs the tariff impact and marginally improves the outlook for European growth and investment. For global investors, the agreement reduces geopolitical tail risks, offers clarity for key sectors and sets the stage for more stable economic conditions in the euro area. This is particularly relevant in a period where policy divergence and fiscal execution remain in focus.
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White papersInvesco Real Estate Closes on Over $2 Billion of Loan Commitments across North America and Europe in H1 2025, Significantly Outpacing H1 2024 Activity
Invesco Real Estate, the $88 billion global real estate investment platform of Invesco Ltd., ramped up its lending activity in the first half of 2025 with loan commitments across North America and Europe totalling $2.3 billion in committed capital across 30 unique loans. This volume demonstrates the team’s continued momentum and a surge in activity, more than doubling the firm’s H1 2024 global origination volume.
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Asset Manager NewsGARBE Industrial Launches New Spin-off, GARBE Regeneration
GARBE Industrial, one of the leading developers, providers and managers of logistics, light industrial and commercial real estate in Germany and Europe, is expanding its business portfolio: Going live on 1 August 2025, GARBE Regeneration is a new company that specialises in the early detection of land development potential and in the reactivation of unused sites for alternative utilisation. The new company will be headed by Maik Zeranski and Rick Mädel.
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White papersEuropean real estate market commentary: July 2025
The Eurozone economy has shown resilience, but the outlook is clouded by geopolitical risks and fragile sentiment. Real estate markets remain supported by tight supply and there are immediate opportunities following the market correction, although negative sentiment currently weighs on activity.
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White papersMid-year investment update – Through the rapids
Markets have faced no shortage of challenges over the last quarter, most notably the threat of US import tariffs after ‘Liberation Day’, but also the prospect of a surge in oil prices stemming from the conflict in the Middle East and a sell-off in US Treasury yields following an expansionary budget bill in the US.
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White papersBuilt for shifting times: Asset Management in a new era
The only constant in asset management is change - rarely has this statement felt more relevant than it does today. We are living through a period in which markets, politics, and investor behavior are all shifting simultaneously. As one of our clients recently put it: “It’s not the volatility that worries me – it’s that everything is moving at once.” From central bank policy to geopolitical alliances, from inflation dynamics to innovation, asset managers and sovereign institutions are navigating a world in flux. At UBS Asset Management, our role is not just to respond to this environment – but to support clients in responding with clarity and discipline.
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White papersIn Conversation – Real assets: shaping a greener future for Europe
Investment in real assets – from renewable energy projects and energy-efficient buildings to battery storage and forests – plays a vital role in the energy transition. Here, our experts examine how macroeconomic uncertainty is affecting this area and look at the trends supporting growth in private financing.
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White papersPrivate capital in Europe – A €3 trillion investment super-cycle
An ‘existential challenge’ is how the 2024 Draghi report on European competitiveness described the need for structural measures to improve Europe’s economic growth, putting the investments that this would require at around 5% of the region’s GDP. Paul-Francois Prouvost and Karen Azoulay highlight the role of private capital in this investment drive.
