All United Kingdom articles – Page 2
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White papersUK election delivers no-drama outcome
Britain’s Labour Party returned to power for the first time in 14 years after winning a large majority in parliamentary elections that were held on July 4. Labour, led by Keir Starmer, won more than 410 of the 650 seats in the House of Commons, while the Conservative Party suffered its worst-ever performance.
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White papersWhy Allocate to Private Credit in Your DC Pension Plan?
Saving for a pension isn’t getting any easier. But allocations to private assets—such as private credit—could help. It’s getting harder for UK defined contribution (DC) savers to accumulate realistic amounts of capital for their retirement.Prospective real returns from most asset classes look unlikely to match those of recent years. And the cost-of-living crisis is making it tougher for savers to maintain their current pension contributions, let alone increase them in future. How can DC savers get ahead?
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White papersThe future of green premia in real estate (part two): Searching for value and resilience
Do energy-efficient buildings have more pricing power, and what could that mean for those investing in the built environment? We bring together the views of leading capital markets researchers, a valuer and an asset manager for the second part of our deep dive into green premia, analysing the investment implications.
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White papersReal Estate House View: United Kingdom - First half-year 2024
Based on the view that interest rates and therefore gilt yields are unlikely to return to their cyclical lows, the outlook for real estate investment is changing.
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White papersResilience in life sciences: IREI article on the UK versus US life sciences markets
The definition of life sciences real estate - For the purpose of this article, life sciences is defined as an industry that comprises companies involved in the research, development and manufacture of pharmaceuticals, therapies and medical devices, which help to foster medical innovations with the ultimate aim of extending the length and quality of human life. Life sciences real estate is property specifically designed and built for companies within the industry.
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White papersThe snap election could put QE losses back in focus
Back in 2021, when the Bank of England (BoE) announced the end of quantitative easing (QE) and the beginning of quantitative tightening (QT), few commentators understood how out of kilter the Bank’s balance sheet had become compared to central bank norms. The result has been losses on the BoE bond portfolios that dwarf those of other central banks.
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Asset Manager NewsEdR REIM completes build-to-rent development in Nottingham for its residential investment platform
Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management (REIM) has completed the Lace Market Quarter build-to-rent development in Nottingham for its UK residential investment platform.Located at 10 Short Hill, the development is a partial refurbishment of Grade II-listed buildings and a partial new build.
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White papersAdapting to a shifting liquidity backdrop
Many UK money market funds have been extending weighted average maturities as the BoE considers rate cuts.
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White papersGrasping the Private Markets Opportunity: Accessing Private Credit for UK Defined Contribution Savers
Historically, UK DC pension plans have struggled to invest in private markets. But today, new investing approaches can enable DC savers to access the return potential of markets such as private credit.
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White papersHow are UK asset owners repositioning fixed income portfolios?
We surveyed 100 fixed income asset allocation decision makers at public and private pension schemes, OCIOs, insurers, endowments and foundations between February and March 2024. We captured their thoughts on a range of topics including the fixed income market environment, intentions and attitudes to credit markets and to emerging market debt, plus thoughts on active management.
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White papersFixed Income Horizons Survey 2024
The Capital Group 2024 Fixed Income Horizons Survey captures the views of 100 UK asset owners, including pension funds, OCIO providers, insurers, endowments and foundations. The quantitative survey was conducted by CoreData Group during February and March 2024. This report also includes insights from a series of in-depth qualitative interviews with senior investment leaders at UK asset owners. The questions were focused on respondents’ asset allocation views and attitudes to different areas of fixed income markets.
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White papersUK Real estate – Overview Q1 2024
Total returns for the UK commercial property market turned positive in Q1 2024 with the MSCI UK monthly index recording a return of 0.6% (0.3% on a 12-month basis to March). Retail was the best-performing sector with a total return in the three months to March of 1.5%. Offices continued to struggle and were the only sector to register negative total returns in the first quarter, coming in at -1.4%.
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VideoTipping point: UK Nature Strategy
In this video, the UK Nature team explain how their strategy aims to provide a commercial rate of return through exposure to projects that restore natural capital and biodiversity in the UK.
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White papersCyclical, structural, vintage: The outlook for real estate equity
High inflation and rising rates hit activity in real estate markets over the past year. But cautious optimism is now returning to the investment landscape in the UK and Europe, say Imogen Ebbs and George Fraser-Harding.
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White papersUK outlook brightens as rate cuts loom
The Bank of England held rates at 5.25% this week, but its accompanying statement made clear that, given the broader outlook for inflation, the prospect of rate cuts this summer has increased.
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Asset Manager NewsHines Secures Green Light for 18 Blackfriars Road – An Iconic New Net-Zero, Mixed-Use Destination at Bankside, London
Hines Aims to Transform a Largely Vacant Site Into a Sustainable Office and Residential Neighborhood Comprising Over 1 million Square Feet - London’s Lowest Whole Life Carbon High-Rise Development – With Retail and Food Outlets, Alongside New Community, Cultural and Educational Spaces
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White papersUK 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 UK real estate investments.
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White papersUK real estate market outlook Q2 2024
UK real estate looks poised for a modest recovery, following a collection of positive movements in the economy
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White papersUK Real Estate: Talking Points April 2024
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.
