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Collaboration between UK government and investment industry is crucial to support growth
‘Our ambition is for the UK to become the world’s most innovative full-service financial centre—and we’re already making progress’, says investment minister
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Pension funds become embroiled in Italy’s banking M&A battles
Cassa Forense, Enasarco, Enpam and Inarcassa face questions over their stakes in Monte dei Paschi di Siena, Mediobanca, and Banco Popolare Milano (BPM)
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Staples pension fund concludes buyout with Aegon
The Dutch company pension scheme, with €660m in assets under management, has been closed since 2015
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NBIM calls for investor-driven clarity in sustainability disclosure reforms
In a response to the ISSB’s Exposure Draft on amendments to IFRS S2, NBIM cautioned against changes that could undermine coherence or comparability
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FCA probes risk trade-offs in push for UK growth
FCA’s Kate Collyer stresses the importance of understanding the potential trade-offs when introducing more risk
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IPE Netherlands Briefing: PME picks Candriam to run concentrated portfolio
Plus: Social affairs minister Eddy van Hijum proposes 12-month extension for pension funds to implement new interest rate hedging and investment policies
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Bend, Not Break: Investing in Real Estate Amid Economic Uncertainty
Unlocking durable income through discipline, active value creation, and local insight
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Increase In Conversions Expected To Benefit European Office Market Recovery
In this publication, we update our analyses for European office markets. Our initial analyses show that GenAI is expected to have a positive impact on office employment as it will automate certain routine tasks, while creating new higher value-add AI-related jobs. London, Paris and Frankfurt are expected to benefit most from future AI adaptation.
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The evolving Israel-Iran conflict
Over the weekend, the United States launched airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear sites, Iran responded on Monday by launching missiles at the US’s Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. The missiles were shot down and resulted in no casualties – Trump thanked Iran ‘for giving us early notice’. Following these developments, on Monday, a ceasefire between Israel and Iran was announced, but as of now, it remains unclear if it will hold. The weakened Iranian regime faces growing pressure.
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Real Estate: Uncovering Value Amid Uncertainty
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic sent tremors through the real estate (RE) industry, we believe evolving market dynamics are opening more opportunities for well positioned investors across the sector.
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UK launches consultations on ISSB, transition plans and sustainability assurance
Announcement comes as GRI unveils two new climate standards
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Baker Hughes completes three buy-ins worth £900m with PIC
The transactions secure pensions of over 3,000 pensioners and dependents, and nearly 4,000 deferred members
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Laborfonds adds managers, launches satellite equity portfolio
Manager selection process enabled pension fund to cut management costs by more than 10%
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UK VC ESG data harmonisation bid seeks to support Mansion House pledges
British Business Bank, BVCA and Venture ESG to convene institutional LPs to agree ESG reporting requirements
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Investors call for corporate and government action on toxic chemicals
Investors have also put their name to a statement urging more action to combat air pollution
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AXA IM debuts Equity Shield funds with DC scheme seeding £200m
The products – Equity Shield 75 and Equity Shield 80 – form part of a new Equity Shield strategy
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People moves: UK’s NEST confirms Ian Cornelius as CEO
Plus: LGPS Central appoints Nigel Peaple as director of policy; EFAMA elects new president, vice president
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#18 Leaders in Investment podcast: Adam Matthews, Chief Responsible Investment Officer, Church of England Pensions Board and Chair, Global Investor Commission on Mining 2030
Adam Matthews, Chief Responsible Investment Officer, Church of England Pensions Board and Chair, Global Investor Commission on Mining 2030.
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Satellites and Security: Public-Private Synergy in Space
The global space economy is experiencing rapid growth, driven by public-private partnerships that are lowering launch costs, accelerating innovation, and expanding applications across sectors. With continued investment and technological advancements, the industry is poised to reach one trillion dollars by 2030.
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Shifting global dynamics set stage for local currency emerging market debt revival
Institutional investors poised to maintain or increase EMD allocations despite macroeconomic uncertainty