All United Kingdom articles – Page 5
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White papersUK real estate: Performance after repricing?
The UK economy: Reduced drag - LGIM expects both the UK and the US to enter recession before the middle of 2024. This forecast positions LGIM at the lower end of consensus, although the absolute reduction in GDP expected is modest compared to previous recessionary periods.
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Asset Manager NewsIPUT appoints Maylim to Wilton Park
We are pleased to confirm the appointment of Maylim as the main contractor for the Wilton Park restoration works. Maylim has completed similar projects, including the King’s Cross Masterplan and Regent’s Place campus in London.
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White papersAgainst the current: Seeking resilience in real estate equity
A broad-based recovery in UK and European real estate looks unlikely in 2023, but discerning investors can still find value, say Imogen Ebbs and George Fraser-Harding.
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PodcastThe Investment Podcast: Dissecting the fallout from the gilt crisis
Just over a year has passed since the gilt market turmoil of September 2022, sparked by the UK government’s so-called ‘mini-budget’. The fallout from the crisis, as the pound fell and gilt yields spiked, prompted an emergency intervention by the Bank of England to restore orderly market conditions against a global backdrop of high inflation and rising interest rates. A significant change in asset class demand dynamics ensued as pension funds sought to meet collateral calls for their LDI mandates.
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White papersReal Estate: why economic growth will be less important to long-term returns
Long-term trends will affect real-estate performance more than short-term economic growth. Here are 4 reasons why.
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White papersA lesson from life: Is buy-out the only option for DB pension schemes?
A lesson from life: Is buy-out the only option for UK DB pension schemes?
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White papersThe BoE’s “Table Mountain” Approach Sees Rates Highest for Longest
The Bank of England kept its Bank Rate on hold at 5.25% on September 21, 2023. The UK’s economic backdrop is weak, so we believe that the BoE will keep interest rates at this level for the near future.
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White papersPeter Harrison: The City needs to embrace risk
Proposals to overhaul listings rules are a step in the right direction but much more work needs to be done.
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White papersThree Chamberlain Square, Birmingham: Climate resilience in the real world
Our Q3 real estate case study looks at climate resilience in the sector and profiles Three Chamberlain Square in Birmingham, UK, which has one of the lowest embodied carbon levels in a commercial building in the region.
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White papersWalking the political tightrope in the energy transition
Decarbonisation. Net zero. Sustainability. When it comes to talking the talk, governments and organisations are very good at saying the right thing. Delivering on promises – or walking the walk – is the true litmus test though.
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White papersReal Estate House View - United Kingdom, Second half-year 2023
The latest CFO Survey by Deloitte reports early signs that the labour market is beginning to cool.
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White papersIntegrating Climate Risk Into an Insurer’s Strategic Asset Allocation
Is your strategic asset allocation process missing climate risks—and foregoing climate opportunities?
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Asset Manager NewsEdR REIM completes £31 million build-to-rent development in Glasgow
Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management (REIM) has completed a £31 million build-to-rent development in Glasgow, the first in Scotland for its £545 million Edmond de Rothschild Residential Investment Fund UK.
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White papersUK Stewardship Code: LOIM confirmed as signatory for 3rd year
For the third consecutive year, LOIM has qualified as a signatory to the UK Stewardship Code, which sets high standards for reporting on the outcomes and integrity of the engagement, proxy voting and policy advocacy exercised by asset owners and investment managers.
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White papersHow UK real estate could offer potential value for investors
The UK has seen real estate values fall further and faster than other jurisdictions, but has historically shown a strong pace of growth on the path to recovery following previous downturns. So, does the market now offer relative value?
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White papersTo build a home: Chartology
More ambitious pledges to change planning laws are needed to cut into structural imbalances in the UK housing market, says Andrew Lennox, Senior Portfolio Manager.
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White papersPrivate assets for wealth management clients: why, and why now?
Wealth managers are allocating more client capital to private assets. We look at the reasons so many are doing so, and specifically why they’re doing it now.
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Asset Manager NewsHeitman Acquires Two Freehold Residential Blocks in London’s West End in Partnership with Addington Capital
Heitman LLC (“Heitman”), a global real estate investment management firm, and its operating partner Addington Capital, the specialist UK investment and property asset management business, announced today the acquisition of two contiguous, freehold residential blocks in the West End of London.
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Asset Manager NewsEdmond De Rothschild Reim Completes 357-Unit Build-To-Rent Development In Rugby
Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management (REIM) has completed Charolais Gardens in Rugby, the fifth build-to-rent development for its £545 million Edmond de Rothschild Residential Investment Fund UK.
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White papersPlastic wrap: combating data gaps and pollution
Welcome to Plastic wrap, our bimonthly review of the science, policy and corporate activity pivotal in creating a circular plastics value chain.
