All Europe articles – Page 66
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White papersA dovish ECB, a little relief for the banking sector
The European Central Bank (ECB) announced a new series of TLTROs starting in September 2019 and changed its forward guidance, with a commitment not to hike rates this year.
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Asset Manager News“Core plus” strategy proves successful
KGAL Infrastructure expands overseas presence significantly in 2018
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Asset Manager NewsNew funds for private and institutional investors
KGAL Real Estate invests in Ireland, Poland and the Netherlands for the first time
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White papersFinding the opportunities in European real estate
The value of investments will fluctuate, which will cause fund prices to fall as well as rise and you may not get back the original amount you invested.
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White papersBrexit Endgame: Interest Rate Scenarios
The UK parliament holds a series of Brexit votes over the next week that could have wide-ranging implications on interest rates. We look at some scenarios.
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White papersTop trends in 2019 – Infrastructure Outlook
This paper focuses on three key themes in Europe and North America to help investors navigate portfolio allocation decisions.
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White papersBrexit Do-Over?
Will Prime Minister Theresa May’s proposal win the day for Brexit or will there be another referendum? The British pound is caught in the middle.
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Asset Manager NewsGenerali launches new real estate boutique to increase shopping centre investing capabilities
The Generali Group (Generali) announces today the launch of Axis Retail Partners, a new real estate boutique focusing on shopping centre investments. The joint venture has been set up with two seasoned professionals with a strong investment track record in this asset class.
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White papersReal Estate Summary – Edition 1, 2019 Paper and Video
Downside risks rise and correction in retail sector evident, while paring back in monetary tightening to support real estate valuations
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White papersThe future of retirement
The idea that in one’s sixties it might be time to step out of work and retire into a life of leisure is relatively recent. But with more people living longer, expectations of retirement are being reshaped.
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White papersWhy SONIA is bored of Brexit
Are you Brexit-Bored or Brexit-Engaged? British financial markets are taking sides, too, in this messy divorce between the UK and European Union.
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Asset Manager NewsUBS Asset Management disposes of two City of London assets for GBP 77 million
UBS Asset Management’s (UBS-AM) Real Estate & Private Markets (REPM) business announces that, in separate transactions undertaken on behalf of clients, it has disposed of two properties for a combined total of GBP 77 million, at 21 Wilson Street, EC2M and 158-164 Bishopsgate, EC2M, in the City of London.
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White papers360 – Fixed Income report, Q1 2019
To be considered relevant, a factor must first and foremost be backed by ample empirical evidence. In the absence of such evidence, academic research on multi-asset factor premiums could suffer from ‘p-hacking’ (or ‘data mining’). Recent research by Robeco uses new and previously unused deep historical financial data. The results allay any p-hacking concerns.
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White papersMarket Perspectives - Patience is a virtue
Sunny spots are rare this winter. Economic data in in Europe and China have continued to underwhelm. Key euro area indicators including PMIs, Ifo and Sentix are at multi-year lows, following a sharp contraction in industrial production in Q4. China reported a slump in trade and the slowest annual growth in three decades.
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Asset Manager NewsPATRIZIA completes sale of Manchester office asset for £45.1m
PATRIZIA Immobilien AG, the global partner for pan- European real estate investment, announces that its ‘UK Value 2’ fund has completed the sale of Peter House, an office asset in Manchester, to BP Pension Fund for £45.1 million. The transaction price reflects a yield of 5.12%.
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White papersThe inflation story: 2019 and beyond
In this issue of Ahead of the Curve, we assess the prospects for inflation in the US and the eurozone.
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White papersEuropean Loan Market - review and outlook
European loans found relative favour with investors as 2018 marked a return to volatility for global markets. European loan returns were modestly positive, thanks to pricing stability and high running coupon income, unlike other risk assets.
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Asset Manager NewsPATRIZIA completes EUR 250m second close of TransEuropean VII
PATRIZIA Immobilien AG, the global partner for pan-European real estate investment, announces the EUR 250 million second close of its seventh TransEuropean fund, TEP VII.
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White papersCov-lite loans: the new normal, but at what cost?
Lending protections are eroding in Europe: cov-lite loans are now the norm in the large-cap loan segment, while cov-loose loans and add-backs to EBITDA are gaining ground in mid-market deals. Today, we explore the implications of loosening covenants and explain why we avoid these instruments, focusing instead on mid-market deals, which are governed by more robust loan documentation and offer attractive returns under strict risk controls.
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White papersShareholder Rights Directive: A step towards sustainable capitalism
For too long, the majority of the investment community has neglected its fiduciary responsibilities, whilst investors focused on short-term financial returns, most failed to notice the approaching global financial crisis. Alarm bells should have rung across investment houses as increasingly complex financial models, inadequately managed risk taking and inappropriate incentive structures led to poor corporate behaviour and endangered the savings of millions of pensioners.
