All United Kingdom articles
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White papersAffordable housing: Where there’s need, there’s opportunity
The UK’s need for an increased supply of affordable housing also creates an opportunity for institutional investors seeking to produce tangible real-world social outcomes.
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White papersAn Overlooked Piece of the UK’s Productive Finance Puzzle?
How do UK small and mid-sized companies play a crucial role in helping the UK economy to thrive?
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White papersSeven Reasons Why UK DC Savers Need a Lifetime Income Default Strategy
Only a minority can access high quality pension advice—the majority need a lifetime default option.
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White papersMarket mayhem bolsters appeal of liquidity products
Uncertain times call for a different approach. With US$30.3bn inflows in the first week of April alone, we believe now is the right time for money markets to shine.
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White papersUK Real Estate: Talking Points April 2025
Welcome to our quarterly snapshot of real estate market trends, using transparent capital and occupational market data points to summarise key implications for asset allocation and performance prospects.
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White papersThe new real estate cycle: How changed perceptions will be consequential
Global disruptions, technology advancements, and evolving investor perceptions are reshaping opportunities in the new real estate cycle. Learn about the vital role of private capital in driving economic growth and reimagining urban spaces.
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White papersMind the underinvestment gap: Shaping the UK’s future through private markets investment
With decades of underinvestment in UK real assets – from housing to healthcare and infrastructure – investors can tap into the opportunity to drive regeneration and growth. Taking a holistic approach to local investment could maximise social outcomes and create value for communities and investors.
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White papersRun-on vs buy-out? Key considerations for defined benefit pensions
UK defined benefit pension schemes that have found themselves in a surplus since mid-2022 are considering alternative options over the traditional buy-out with insurers. We explore the key factors pension schemes should consider in their decision making process.
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White papersOpportunities in UK commercial real estate: Navigating a rebounding market
As we’ve previously discussed, the UK commercial real estate market is showing promising signs of recovery, making it an attractive option for investors. According to our newest forecast, various segments within the market are expected to deliver robust returns driven primarily by local supply and demand dynamics rather than yield compression.
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White papersPBSA a resilient play but only for those who can deliver
Few sectors in UK real estate have demonstrated the resilience, adaptability, and sustained investor confidence of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) as of late. Despite economic headwinds—rising construction costs and a higher cost of capital, —the sector’s fundamentals remain compelling. Transaction volumes reached approximately £3.5bn in 2024, a 13% year-on-year increase (Savills), reinforcing investor interest.
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White papersUK commercial real estate recovery
Real rental growth turns positive, but the devil is in the details
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White papersTariffs take centre stage
“Diversification* and a balanced approach are now more important than ever, as the news on tariffs, negotiations, and retaliations will keep markets volatile”
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White papersEuropean Insurance Regulation in 2025: Investment Implications
We expect a transformation of the insurance regulatory landscape through 2025. Solvency UK reforms and the comprehensive review of the European Union’s (EU) Solvency II regulation offer new perspectives on risk management and capital efficiency. In addition, sustainability frameworks are set to continue developing at a fast pace, requiring insurers to stay abreast of changes to reporting, fund-disclosure and transition-risk requirements. In this article, we survey some of the key developments ahead and note their investment implications.
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Asset Manager NewsInvesco Real Estate and Marchmont IM launch Space Industrial, a new platform investing in UK Multi Let Industrial assets
Invesco Real Estate, the USD 85bn global real estate investment business of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), and Marchmont Investment Management (Marchmont IM) have launched Space Industrial, a new platform which will acquire, manage and reposition Multi Let Industrial (MLI) assets in the UK.
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White papersUK Real Estate: Talking Points January 2025
Welcome to our quarterly snapshot of current real estate market trends, using transparent capital and occupational market data points to summarise key implications for asset allocation and performance prospects.
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White papers10 Things Pension Schemes Should Know about Buy-Out
The UK’s defined-benefit pension schemes are financially stronger than they have been in years. Many sponsors and trustees are taking this opportunity to revisit their endgame. Should they transfer their obligations to an insurer in a buy-out transaction, or is the scheme better placed to run on, managing its own obligations?
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Asset Manager NewsInvesco Real Estate Europe Fund III and Simten launch new platform ‘Original Works’ and exchange contracts for first London office development project
Invesco Real Estate, the USD 85bn global real estate investment business of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), and Simten, the London based developer of healthy and sustainable buildings, today announce that they are creating a new platform to combine their expertise in both real estate investment management and development.
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White papersBond Markets and the tricky balancing act
With UK government borrowing costs soaring, is the Chancellor on wobbly footing? Read the latest Fixed on Bonds blog from Premier Miton which highlights how important it is not to forget how much has changed since the GFC and pandemic.
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Asset Manager NewsRedevco Acquires £518 Million UK Retail Park Portfolio from Oxford Properties
Redevco, one of Europe’s largest privately owned real estate managers, completes the acquisition of a portfolio of 16 retail parks across the UK for £518 million. The portfolio was assembled by Oxford Properties via the M7 Real Estate specialist platform it acquired in 2021.
