All Germany articles
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White papersGermany cuts the debt brakes with defence spending set to soar
The market reaction to European military defence plans has been enormous, with more volatility expected in bond yields, curves, cross-market spreads and currencies.
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People NewsTom Herrschaft to Become New Head of Real Estate Management at GARBE Industrial Real Estate
GARBE Industrial Real Estate GmbH (“GARBE”), one of the leading developers, providers and managers of logistics and light industrial assets in Germany and elsewhere in Europe, is strengthening its executive team by appointing Tom Herrschaft as the new Head of Real Estate Management.
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Asset Manager NewsInvesco Real Estate acquires 412-bed central Berlin hotel for bespoke EUR1bn AUM institutional client from CA Immo
Invesco Real Estate, the USD85 billion global real estate investment business of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), has acquired the InterCity Hotel in central Berlin, a 412-room upper midscale hotel, on behalf of a German separate account client, administered by the Luxemburg fund services platform of Universal Investment Group. The hotel was sold by CA Immo.
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Asset Manager NewsInvesco Real Estate & Propel ONE to develop logistics facility near Frankfurt am Main
Invesco Real Estate, the global real estate investment business of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), has further increased its commitment to the European logistics sector with the acquisition of a plot in Langenselbold, close to Frankfurt am Main in Germany for the speculative development of a small-size logistics warehouse.
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White papersGerman Infrastructure: Catalyst for European High Yield?
We believe the new German government’s infrastructure plans have the potential to materially benefit the European high yield market.
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White papersGermany’s fiscal shift: A boost to Europe, but U.S. edge remains
Germany’s bold fiscal expansion has sparked optimism around Europe’s growth prospects and challenged the narrative of U.S. market dominance. Yet, structural constraints across the broader EU and renewed U.S. innovation leadership suggest America’s edge remains intact. While European momentum is building, U.S. exceptionalism continues to stand on stronger, more resilient ground.
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White papersEpochal Shift Sparks a Spike in German Bund Yields
In early March, exceptional market movements were observed as German 10-year Bund yields marked the largest weekly increase since the 1990s. This rare event coincided with Germany’s significant fiscal shift, including proposals for infrastructure fund and reforms to the debt brake. These measures, alongside geopolitical uncertainties and Europe’s response to the manufacturing crisis, have reshaped economic prospects. For investors, the rise in yields and widening credit spreads present compelling opportunities to extend duration and capitalize on attractive market conditions.
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People NewsMichael Marcinek to Become Next Head of Business Development at GARBE Industrial Real Estate
GARBE Industrial Real Estate GmbH (“GARBE Industrial”), one of the leading providers and managers of logistics, light industrial and technology assets in Germany and Europe, just reinforced its executive team by appointing Michael Marcinek as the new Head of Business Development.
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White papersGermany’s historic step to raise spending
“A realisation in Europe on the need to spend more on defence and infrastructure has created a positive sentiment, leading to the recent upside in the markets.”
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White papersGerman fiscal expansion – Whatever it takes!
On 4 March, Friedrich Merz, Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting, proposed a constitutional amendment that would pave the way for an extensive programme to boost defence spending and overhaul German infrastructure. By employing, in English, the phrase “whatever-it-takes”, Merz made sure there was no doubt about the scale of his intentions.
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White papersGermany’s Game-Changing Election
The country’s politics are getting a boost of uncharacteristic urgency from coming Chancellor Friedrich Merz, with even the constitutional “debt brake” up for grabs.
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WebinarGerman Election Results: Shaping Europe’s Future?
Thank you for attending our call “German Election Results: Shaping Europe’s Future?” with Anna Rosenberg, Head of Geopolitics at Amundi Investment Institute; Thomas Kruse, CIO Amundi Germany; and esteemed guest, Günther H. Oettinger, Former European Commissioner and Member of the Supervisory Board at Amundi Germany.
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White papersForming coalition will be easiest of next German Chancellor’s many challenges
The centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its sister party, the Christian Socialist Union (CSU), won the German election with 28.6% of the popular vote. CDU leader Friedrich Merz is therefore set to be the next Chancellor and will lead coalition talks to form a government at a time when Europe’s biggest economy faces economic, trade and geopolitical challenges.
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Asset Manager NewsInvesco Real Estate & Propel Industrial to redevelop 80,000 sqm German industrial brownfield site
Invesco Real Estate, the USD 85bn global real estate investment business of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), has acquired a cluster of warehouses in Bruchsal, Germany, on behalf of Invesco Real Estate Europe Fund III – SCSp (Europe III), the third European value-add strategy in succession for the firm.
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White papers2025 Global Public Real Estate Outlook Report
Global REITs began 2024 on a cautious note, as the market grappled with higher rates and higher inflation, causing central banks to delay easing monetary policy.
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White papersCross Asset Investment Strategy - December 2024
Topic of the Month: The German economy has been lagging behind other Eurozone countries due to structural changes in its economic model and global trade. A huge investment effort would be needed to relaunch it. Economists recommend making up the lost ground within ten years by making massive infrastructure investments.
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White papersGermany’s path ahead
In Germany, the poor economic performance of the last two years has taken centre stage.
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Asset Manager NewsKGAL honoured with the Scope Award in the “New Energy” category for the third time in a row
The independent rating agency Scope has once again recognised KGAL as the best asset manager in the “Infrastructure Equity – New Energy” category. More than 20 years of experience with renewable energies, the expertise of a 65-strong team of experts and the unique product range are the basis for success.
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People NewsFlorian Grassl Joins The Investment Management Team At Dea Capital Real Estate Germany
Pan-European investment management company DeA Capital Real Estate is expanding its team in Germany and has now added experienced real estate specialist Florian Grassl as its Director of Investment Management. Florian Grassl’s experience at German and international real estate companies will help him broaden the company’s pan-European strategy, and he will be responsible for expanding DeA Capital Real Estate’s portfolio in Germany.
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Asset Manager NewsKGAL acquires wind farm in Rhineland-Palatinate
KGAL Investment Management is pleased to announce that it has acquired three wind turbines near Perscheid, Rhineland-Palatinate. The wind farm is the first investment in an individual mandate, in which KGAL is advising the Software AG Foundation (SAGST). The wind farm, currently under construction, has a total capacity of 17.1 megawatts (MW) and is scheduled to go into operation in spring 2025. The seller is BayWa r.e.
