All Europe articles – Page 9
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White papersTargeting the ‘Next Gen’ tourism market is the future of hospitality
‘Next Generation’ travellers in the under-40 age cohort make up the largest group of guests in Europe’s hospitality market and are rapidly catching up with their older peers in terms of total spend on nights away. Yet these younger tourists have been under-serviced for European hotel choices that meet their appetite for modern, affordable accommodation that combines authentic local experiences with environmental responsibility.
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White papersEurope’s emerging alternative sectors
When Harrison Street entered Europe in 2015, alternative sectors like Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and Build-to-Rent (BTR) were considered niche real estate asset classes.
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Asset Manager NewsActis Announces Launch Of Connectis Tower Brand And Management Team
Actis, a leading global investor in sustainable infrastructure, has announced that the macro tower portfolio acquired from Telekom Srbija in January 2024 will be launched under the brand Connectis Tower.
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White papersDiversified approach in focus
“Multi-asset investing may help access attractive bond yields while also exploring opportunities from a resilient economic outlook, in particular in European equities.”
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White papersPlastic wrap: from seaweed biopolymers to Europe’s new law for cutting packaging waste
Scaling up seaweed-based biopolymers, major investments is chemical recycling and the ratification of a European law to reduce packaging waste are among the developments covered in this issue of Plastic wrap, our bimonthly review of the science, policy and corporate activity pivotal in creating a circular plastics value chain.
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White papersCapitalizing on aligned interests with banks to diversify revenue streams
Insurance companies are generally able to invest cash at long tenors and face the challenge of investing it in a way that maximizes their return in a capital constrained framework such as the one defined by the Solvency II directive in Europe while maintaining profitability in a volatile financial market.
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White papersAn Ocean of Difference
‘Copy and paste’ your U.S. inflation outlook onto Europe and you may miss the opportunity in core European bonds.
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White papersMastering the last mile: Partners Group’s roadmap to source and develop the best opportunities in European last mile logistics real estate
The continuous rise of online shopping and consumers seeking more convenience have turned last mile logistics operations into a vital area for a growing range of businesses. Opportunities to own and develop facilities that house such operations have proliferated as a result, attracting more investor attention
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White papersEuropean real estate market commentary: April 2024
Oliver Kummerfeldt, Head of European Real Estate Research, discusses the economic landscape and provides insights for decision-making in European real estate investments.
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White papersEuropean real estate market outlook Q2 2024
The outlook for European direct real estate returns is improving each quarter
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White papersEuro area: Worst over, slow recovery ahead
”Confirmation of no recession for the Euro economy, improving business sentiment and the ECB going to cut rates should support European equities including small caps.”
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PodcastBoard Governance and Climate Change
In a discussion with Igneo’s Head of Responsible Investment for Europe, Sophie Durham, and Non-Executive Director Karina Litvack, they cover topics like the energy transition, climate change targets, greenwashing, and demonstrating progress
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White papersGrowing investment opportunities amid bank deleveraging trend
The structural need for European banks to deleverage, particularly with new capital rules under Basel IV coming into effect from 2025 (dubbed as the Basel “Endgame”), is incentivising banks to engage in ‘risk-sharing’ regulatory capital solutions like Significant Risk Transfer and other asset solutions such as Specialty Finance trades. As banks double-down on capital relief and balance sheet optimisation, this is creating an attractive and unique entry point for investors to gain exposure to the core, yet ‘harder-to-access’, parts of bank balance sheets and earn potentially attractive risk-adjusted returns.
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People NewsCharles Boudet Joins The Supervisory Board Of Primonial REIM As Independent Director
Primonial REIM Holding, a key player in European real estate asset management, is strengthening its governance and announces the appointment of Charles Boudet as an independent director.
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White papersThe Winds of Change: A Closer Look at European Renewable Energy Financing
Guy Haselmann, Head of Thought Leadership at MetLife Investment Management (MIM), recently sat down with Giulia Noli, Director in EMEA Infrastructure, to discuss the current environment for lending to European renewable energy projects.
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White papersCatella European Residential Vision Report 2024 – The Epsilon: From a Mitigation World to an Adaptation World
The Epsilon, or Greek letter ‘E’-shaped trifurcation of real estate investment portfolio valuations along alternative pathways from a decarbonisation ‘tipping point’ was introduced in: ‘The Epsilon Great Transformation of Real Estate Markets’ in our European Residential Vision 2023 report, which aimed to conceptualize the integration of climate change mitigation into investment strategies
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White papersCatella European Residential Vision Report 2023 – The Epsilon: Great Transformation of Real Estate Markets
The catalysts of the energy crisis, surging inflation and geopolitical turmoil ignited by the Covid pandemic and war in Ukraine are forcing an acceleration in the pace of economic transformation needed to confront two of the greatest challenges of our age: climate change and the poor-rich divide.
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White papersCross Asset Investment Strategy - April 2024
”Market sentiment may remain positive if we don’t see an economic slowdown and inflation also doesn’t surprise. However, areas of excess have built up, and underscore the need to remain vigilant.”
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White papersEuropean Real Estate: Why Now?
The European real estate market appears to have passed its cyclical trough—and potentially compelling core and value-add opportunities are emerging across logistics, living, and select areas of the office sector.
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White papersECB’s next move should be a rate cut
”Inflation remains the main driver of central banks’ policy actions. We could see more appetite for European bonds as the ECB looks on track to start cutting rates in June.”
