Asset Manager NewsActis acquires Klara Renewables from CVC DIF and launches a new renewable energy platform in Poland
Actis, a leading growth market investor in sustainable infrastructure, today announced that it will acquire Klara Renewables, a 171MW operating onshore wind portfolio with approximately 275MW of hybridisation potential through co-located solar PV and BESS projects, from CVC DIF. This acquisition forms the seed asset and marks the launch of Actis’ second renewable energy platform in Central & Eastern Europe. The platform aims to have up to 1.5GW in energy capacity, comprising onshore wind, solar PV, and BESS.
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NewsPGGM ‘dispirited’ by low ranking under SFDR but praises Commission proposal
Piet Klopp says current SFDR legislative proposal makes ‘very helpful’ improvements on the previous version, ‘which, to be perfectly blunt, we all hated’
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NewsFaith Ward launches solo venture and responsible investment archive for asset owners
New advisory firm will host ‘Brunel Archive’ as Ward says there are further roles in the pipeline
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NewsVBV Pensionskasse names new chair in management overhaul
Austria’s VBV Pensionskasse has overhauled its executive leadership following investment integration and a broader strategic management transition
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NewsAlecta appoints asset management head as CEO
Pablo Bernengo has been named Alecta’s new CEO, replacing retiring Peder Hasslev
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NewsEU supervisors seek feedback on Taxonomy proposals
ESMA and EIOPA propose simpler EU Taxonomy disclosures as Commission pushes to reduce sustainability reporting burdens
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NewsAPG Asset Management names new chief
Alineke van den Berge-Blindenbach joined the firm in 2023 as chief operating officer and has also served as CEO ad interim since March 2026
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NewsPeople moves: Universities Superannuation Scheme chairs to stand down
Kate Barker will stand down as chair of USS, while Sarah Bates will also leave her role as chair of USS Investment Management
White papersHow energy security is reshaping infrastructure investment in europe
Chris Twomey and Federica Gallina, Partners at Sosteneo, part of Generali Investments, discuss two inescapable energy challenges that Europe has to face: security of supply and system resilience.
White papersBeyond the pitch: private capital funds sports infrastructure and operations
The FIFA World Cup is underway, but the action for institutional investors is in the financing that underpins modern sports.
White papersThe investing value of transition planning
For infrastructure companies, anticipating changes to climate and energy is far more than a risk management process; it can unlock cost efficiencies, operational resilience and support long-term value creation.
White papersNatural capital and the search for independent return drivers
Institutional investors have become increasingly sophisticated in their approach to diversification, allocating capital across private markets, real assets and alternative strategies alongside traditional equities and bonds.
White papersClimate adaptation: risk management, not idealism
Institutional investors are often assumed to move only once regulation forces them to. At Dutch investment manager Bouwinvest, that view is considered outdated. Sustainability and climate adaptation are not idealistic add-ons but an integral…
White papersSecurity, scale and the economics of clean power in growth markets
In developed markets, the phrase “energy transition” is often seen through a substitution frame: old molecules out, new electrons in. In growth markets, the reality is more urgent and more practical. It is not about replacing one stable system…
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NewsBritish Coal fund switches in-house model with BlackRock as fiduciary manager
Closed UK pension scheme replaces bespoke in-house investment governance model with BlackRock fiduciary management appointment
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NewsVaud pension fund faces Israel divestment after delegate vote
Delegates at Vaud municipal pension fund CIP approve exclusion of Israel-linked securities after Vevey proposal
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Opinion PiecesWhen pension professionals hold the key to a nation’s fortunes
Jos Vermeulen, head of solution design at Insight Investment, says a well-designed DB surplus regime could be a win-win on many levels
White papers2026 Midyear Multi-Asset Outlook: From AI Promise to Delivery
At the beginning of 2026, we were anticipating a year when market leadership would pivot back to the U.S., given that global growth drivers remained narrowly focused on AI and largely U.S.-based. Taiwan and Korea supply much of the chips that drive AI, and several mega-caps from these two countries have almost single-handedly pulled emerging markets into the winners’ circle.
White papersA New Investment Playbook for An Unruly World
In a new paper, “A New Investment Playbook for an Unruly World,” MetLife Investment Management outlines how investors may adapt to a shifting global framework, rising geopolitical influence and a more complex, volatile market environment that may be less U.S.-centric.
White papersRelative Value & Tactical Asset Allocation Q3 2026
Markets are refocusing on fundamentals as geopolitical noise fades. This Q3 2026 outlook highlights resilient growth, persistent inflation and opportunities in high-quality sectors. Discover where disciplined, income-focused investors can find value.




