White papersThe break-up specialist the market needed
For a decade, portfolio transactions were considered the most efficient way to liquidate large German residential portfolios. Over that period, Max Seil proved the opposite – building the only German advisory platform capable of executing this alternative on an institutional scale, at institutional speed and with institutional governance standards.
White papersCompeting in Europe and the benefits of scale
Europe stands at the beginning of a long investment super-cycle. Energy transition, digital infrastructure buildout, reshoring of industrial capacity, and a generational renewal of logistics real estate represent capital requirements running into the trillions…
White papersSocial infrastructure in Europe: where resilient income meets long-term societal need
Across Europe, demographic change and persistent undersupply in housing, healthcare and education are reshaping both how societies function and how investors think about resilience. As populations age, urban centres expand and public resources come under increasing pressure, social infrastructure is moving further into focus.
White papersAlternative living: a strategic growth market in Europe
Across Europe, alternative living concepts are evolving from niche offerings into a fully recognised institutional asset class. Formats such as student housing, senior residences, micro living, serviced apartments and co living are now integral to long term real estate strategies.
White papersPlatform depth will define real estate capital opportunities in Europe
European real estate capital markets are entering a new phase. After a prolonged period of price discovery, we are now seeing a shift toward selective, conviction-led deployment.
White papersIn a fractured private credit market, senior housing stands apart
Recent issues involving semi-liquid direct-lending vehicles have brought negative attention to private credit. For institutional investors, the takeaway isn’t to dismiss the asset class entirely, but rather to recognize that private credit encompasses a range of opportunities that differ in quality and characteristics and not all strategies are created equal.
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NewsTalks to create Iceland’s biggest pension fund stall after number crunching
Pension Fund of Commerce and Birta Pension Fund say their boards have decided not to start formal merger talks ‘at this time’
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NewsEFAMA warns EU due diligence proposals could disrupt UCITS distribution
Asset managers raise concerns over proposed EU anti-money laundering standards, noting potential disruption to global distribution of UCITS investment funds
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NewsAsset manager duo targets global active ETF in strategic partnership
State Street Investment Management and Ninety One will launch active UCITS ETFs targeting global and emerging markets investors
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Opinion PiecesEuropean asset owners can pave way in fight against system-wide corruption
Raj Thamotheram says responsible investment has failed to tackle system-wide corruption that is now being enabled by the US administration
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AnalysisIPE Nordic Briefing: Alecta keeps ITP mandate despite FSA fine
Plus: Norway’s NBIM on the importance of AI technology and US tech stocks concentration
White papersIncome-generating real estate strategies in an uncertain world
In a risk-averse macro environment, investors are prioritising income stability. LaSalle Investment Management’s debt and core equity leaders across Europe and North America discuss where and how capital can be deployed to target reliable returns.
White papersWhen lending starts to look like equity
Private credit has rarely attracted as much attention as it does today, with increasing scrutiny around how risk is building across the asset class.
White papersOut of distress comes opportunity: The return to office credit
We believe significant dislocation in office lending has created compelling opportunities for investors. Today’s market presents the potential to achieve income-driven, equity-like returns by primarily investing in senior first mortgage loans secured by quality U.S. office properties and supported by robust credit metrics.
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Podcast#28 Leaders in Investment podcast: Cecile Retaureau, Head of Private Markets, Standard Life
In conversation with Liam Kennedy, Editorial Director, IPE
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NewsBasel pension fund ties impact investing to returns and exclusion policy
PKBS links impact investing to market returns, expanding sustainability focus to biodiversity and human rights
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NewsUK regulator targets DB, hybrid schemes over dashboards data preparedness
TPR warns DB schemes’ inaccurate value data could undermine pensions dashboards ahead of October connection deadline
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NewsMarket-led narrative on climate action has hit ‘fundamental limits’
LSE researchers warn asset owners must reset climate strategies around policy, mandates and practical levers for real-world transition
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NewsPeople moves: CEO of PGGM to leave after nine years
Edwin Velzel has announced his departure as CEO of Dutch pension administrator and asset manager PGGM
White papersEM equities have room to run on earnings, tech and fiscal support
EM equities have climbed to new highs despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The main vulnerability lies in energy: further disruption to the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil and gas transit route, would lift energy prices and worsen inflation.




