Latest from IPE Magazine – Page 12
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Opinion PiecesGet dirt rich to save the earth: Soil as an asset class
Nature can provide almost 40% of greenhouse gas reductions needed by 2030, according to research published in 2017 by the Nature Conservancy.
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Opinion PiecesUK defined contribution pension schemes sign up to Mansion House II
Labour’s ‘Mansion House Accord’ has secured commitments from 17 of the largest workplace DC providers to invest 10% of their default funds into private markets by 2030, with 5% of the total allocated to the UK.
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Opinion PiecesBeyond the ESG backlash – what next for European asset owners?
The US asset management landscape is rapidly transforming, with a re-evaluation of investment priorities shaped by political pressure and regulatory change. For European asset owners this brings both uncertainty and a rare opportunity to achieve strategic clarity, provided they are willing to look beyond the short-term chaos.
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FeaturesCould white hydrogen solve the renewable energy challenge?
Discovery of a reserve of ‘white’ hydrogen could alter the dynamics of energy transition Hydrogen-focused ETFs have fared badly The gas can also serve as a hedge against geopolitical and energy security risks Production costs are higher than fossil fuel alternatives
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ResearchIPE institutional market survey: Small and mid cap equities managers 2025
The total assets invested in small and mid-cap equities by global managers increased by more than 13% last year, while the assets invested on behalf of European institutional investors fell by nearly 8%.
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ResearchIPE institutional market survey: Managers of UK institutional assets 2025
At the end of last year, global managers held €3.9trn of assets on behalf of UK institutional investors, in line with 2023. AUM growth was flat also for UK pension fund clients.
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InterviewsTPT’s quest to support UK DB pension schemes
Peter Smith, investment director at TPT, the consolidator of UK DB pension schemes, talks to Pamela Kokoszka about the latest developments in investment management at the organisation
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Features
Fixed income, rates, currencies: Fickle US policy shakes global investor confidence
The hugely unpredictable policy announcements from those in charge of the world’s largest developed economy are market events more usually associated with goings-on in a newer EM economy
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FeaturesChart watch: Uncertainty ripples across markets
The trade war unleashed by Trump’s tariffs and the knock-on effects for business confidence and commodities demand are reflected in our latest chart overview
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Opinion PiecesAustralian super funds split on US exposure post Trump tariffs
Just weeks after Australian super funds visited the United States to pitch investments worth hundreds of billions of dollars, US president Donald Trump delivered a body blow with his ‘Liberation Day’ tariff plan.
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Country ReportGermany country report 2025: New government faces choices on pensions reform
The collapse of Germany’s three-party coalition last year left behind a backlog of laws and proposals on pensions. What happens now?
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Special ReportPension and investment consultants: Business models are changing
Pension and investment consultants are adjusting business strategies in response to an increasingly complex and volatile investment environment
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Special ReportArtificial Intelligence: UK pension funds optimistic but wary as they dip into AI
Trustees are exploring AI but emphasise the importance of understanding risks such as data security and ethical considerations
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Asset Class ReportsPrivate credit turns evergreen as funds grow in number
As managers compete for scale and expand their footprint, the role of evergreen private credit funds is expected to grow
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Asset Class ReportsIs it time for private credit to step up on investing in artificial intelligence?
Besides digital and power infrastructure, investors are beginning to shift their focus to other areas of the burgeoning AI market
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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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Special Report
Asset managers test AI’s power in the investment process
The AI revolution has come to asset management. Five leaders overseeing its rollout examine the state of play
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Country ReportA long-term view on German institutional investment
A 10-year Spezialfonds analysis of German institutional funds highlights how significantly the institutional investment landscape has evolved
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Special ReportArtificial intelligence is transforming Asia’s financial sector
Asian markets are adopting AI at varying paces, but the potential for further development in the financial sector is significant, say experts
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Asset Class ReportsConsolidation in the private credit space points to a maturing phase
Recent M&A activity in private credit follows hot on the heels of a decade-long boom. Is there more to come?
