Infrastructure
In-depth reporting on Infrastructure investing for our pension fund and asset management readers from IPE’s award-winning journalists.
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NewsMercer refines private markets strategy for DACH institutional investors
The firm has partnered with Universal Investment to launch an AIF tailored to the needs of German institutional investors
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Special ReportPlace-based impact investing on the rise as investors look closer to home
The rise of place-based impact investing has taken place amidst a growing demand for impact both locally and regionally
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Special ReportIndia powers ahead with further investments in renewable energy
With an ambitious target to hit net zero by 2070, Delhi is boosting its investments in green energy strategies, such as renewable energy, battery storage, power grids and electric vehicles
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NewsUK’s PPF to invest £1bn in infrastructure
DB protection fund will assess quality UK and global opportunities in line with fiduciary duty
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NewsLocal Pensions Partnership launches climate solutions fund
Local government pension plan investment pool sees ‘secular tailwinds’ for climate solutions investing
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NewsPension fund for German auditors and accountants eyes 5% infrastructure new foray
Move is a step in the right direction to having a uniform set of rules across Germany, says WPV
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NewsGermany’s historic deal on €500bn fund is a game changer for future growth
CDU/CSU and SPD have agreed on financial package and a reform of the debt brake to invest in infrastructure and revitalise the country’s economy
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FeaturesFixed income, rates, currencies: Markets rocked by Trump’s sweeping tariffs plan
The world’s economy enters a new phase as the US administration escalates towards a global trade war, raising the prospect of a US recession and crashing global financial markets
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Country ReportCan pension funds help German economy get back on its feet through investment in growth start-ups?
WIN, a government-sponsored initiative to boost investment in growth start-ups, has received widespread but not wholesale backing
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Podcast#14 Leaders in Investment podcast: Conversation with Günther Schiendl, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Austria’s VBV Pensionskasse
Günther Schiendl, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, VBV Pensionskasse, in conversation with IPE Editorial Director Liam Kennedy.
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AnalysisTrump’s dream sovereign wealth fund could draw co-investors, if it avoids the pitfalls
Norway’s investment strategy could be ‘far too modest’ for the proposed new US sovereign fund
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NewsABP to up infra investments in new pension system
In its investment strategy for the new DC pension system, the Dutch civil service scheme will increase the share of private market investments from 20% to 30%
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NewsUK master trusts push illiquid allocations into domestic markets
Majority of providers looking to scale up illiquid investment will do so using external managers, says Isio
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AnalysisAsian emerging markets on the rise
Investors are taking note of investment opportunities in Asia in a variety of different ways, as new research shows
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NewsConsolidation of UK LGPS funds branded ‘hazardously ambitious’
The government plans to consolidate LGPS funds into handful of ‘megafunds’ to allow more investment in infrastructure
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NewsThe People’s Pension targets £4bn private markets investment
The independent master trust aims to appoint a private markets specialist and to create a research capability, initially investing in infrastructure and real estate
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NewsFondo Pegaso and Previambiente invest in Italy’s infrastructure FoF
The FoF infrastructure aims to fundraise €500m through capital allocated by pension funds
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NewsSwiss BVK issues €700m infrastructure mandates
A €350m mandate will invest via a multi-manager arrangement, while the other €350m mandate will invest via an unlisted co-investment
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NewsMigros Pensionskasse outlines riskier strategy boosting real assets, equities
The scheme will increase investments in infrastructure and equities by 2% each
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InterviewsHypoVereinsbank pension funds: Searching for sustainability in private markets
Markus Schmidt, director of asset management for the pension funds of Germany’s HVB, talks to Carlo Svaluto Moreolo about the schemes’ combination of strict liability and risk management with a broad growth portfolio and sustainability focus
