All United Kingdom articles – Page 8
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White papersGlobal real estate and banking sector turmoil: Have the storm clouds passed?
The turmoil in the banking sector which erupted in March sparked a degree of panic lasting into April, as central banks found themselves on heightened alert.
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White papersReal Estate Case Study: 11 & 12 Wellington Place, Leeds – a bridge between two revolutions
Our Q2 real estate case study looks at how the site of a low-grade retail park in Leeds has been transformed into a thriving regeneration scheme that now boasts some of the most sustainable buildings in the UK.
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White papersStubbornly high inflation sends bond yields higher
UK inflation fell by less than forecast in April, Wednesday’s data revealed, prompting expectations of further interest rate hikes, and pushing bond yields to their highest levels since October.
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VideoIf you want to go far, go together: UK Nature Impact Strategy
Ahead of the launch of the Federated Hermes UK Nature Impact Strategy, Eoin Murray, Head of Investment, walks us through the thesis that underpins the strategy’s approach to net zero and nature, and explains why partnering with leading environmental impact investment advisor Finance Earth will take the strategy the extra mile.
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White papersLondon remains top of the European Thematic Cities Index for the third time in a row
The Swiss Life Asset Managers’ European Thematic Cities Index helps real estate investors make smart decisions on where to invest. The index indicates which European cities are the most well equipped to handle structural transformation in five key areas. Amsterdam has broken into the upper echelons for the first time, followed by Zurich in third place.
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White papersInflation Quarterly Monitor
In March, the UK Debt Management Office (DMO) announced its borrowing remit for fiscal year 23/24, alongside the Office for Budget Responsibility’s updated forecasts for gross financing. A small downward revision of £3.3 billion was made to the remit in April, resulting in less short and long dated conventional gilts being raised via auctions but no change to inflation-linked gilts.
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White papersUK equities: the song remains the same
Despite the cost-of-living crisis we believe the gloom overhanging the UK economy is overdone UK stocks continue to trade at a discount of around 30% to global equities, which is likely to attract further merger and acquisition acitivity We remain true to our enduring style of high-conviction value investing, ...
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White papersThe value of gender equity in the workplace
Gender gaps open up at an early age and widen when women enter the workforce. Zoe de Spoelberch and Emily DeMasi set out our approach to engaging on gender equity and eliminating sexual harassment from workplaces.
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White papersStewardship Report 2022
At Federated Hermes Limited (FHL) we believe the investment industry can be a powerful force in building resilient companies in resilient economies that create wealth sustainably for investors – and that active stewardship is hugely important to achieve this objective. In this, our third Stewardship Report, we describe our continued stewardship work across asset classes during 2022 and the outcomes of these activities.
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White papersEOS Stewardship Report 2022
EOS at Federated Hermes has published its third UK Stewardship Report as a service provider, with insights into our cost of living engagements and our work with Climate Action 100+.
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White papersHydrogen and net zero – which ambitions are realistic, and which are less so?
Hydrogen is not an energy source in itself, but more a means of transmitting or storing energy. Its relative expense means we expect it only to be used where it’s the only viable solution.
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BlogWhy London still rules when it comes to housing
As the capital continues to see the strongest residential demand in the UK, ongoing supply/demand tension will keep upward pressure on rents, in our view.
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BlogA rising tide? An update on onshoring
We examine the potential drivers of onshoring and its implications for the UK real estate equity sector.
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White papersBond Investors May Find Most Rate Pivot Potential in UK, EU
As consumers suffer the biggest inflation hit in 50 years, bond investors must anticipate how quickly prices will stabilize, when interest rates will fall and which fixed-income markets can provide the best pay-offs.
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White papersVirulent inflation may have peaked – but does further danger lurk?
Markets speak to the fluidity of the environment around them. Over the past year, they’ve delivered verdicts on government economic programmes, central bank monetary policy and the energy sector – but how are the markets perceiving inflation today since it became structural a year ago?
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White papersWhy the Good Friday Agreement is Even More Important Than You Think
There are also important economic and investment implications from the continued peace in Northern Ireland.
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White papersReal estate logistics sector will deliver again
After a challenging 2022, we explain why we think logistics real estate can deliver again.
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White papersOccupier demand delivers clear opportunities for lenders
Post-Covid, occupiers’ demand for best-in-class office buildings is presenting an opportunity for lenders, argues Dan Riches, Real Estate Debt Co-Head at M&G Investments, in this recent interview.
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White papersLiquidity, logistics and living: What next for real estate equity? - Aviva Investors
Opportunities are emerging across real estate markets in the UK and Europe, but investors will have to be nimble and discerning in their asset selection, say Imogen Ebbs and George Fraser-Harding.
