Latest real assets thinking
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Hydrogen: Back to the future
18 Dec. 2020
The UK is the latest country to accelerate plans to develop hydrogen as part of its push to reach net zero. But it is not the first time hydrogen has attracted attention – it has been trumpeted by the scientific community as a possible wonder fuel for around a century. So, what’s changed now?
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COVID recovery, net zero and policy: The outlook for UK infrastructure in 2021
16 Dec. 2020
Darryl Murphy assesses the current state of the UK infrastructure market and the likely drivers of activity in 2021.
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Relative value, ‘normality’ and polarisation: The outlook for real estate in 2021
16 Dec. 2020
Souad Cherfouh, head of real estate investment strategy, and Jonathan Bayfield, head of UK and Irish real estate research, look at three themes that could characterise the real estate market in 2021 and beyond.
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COVID, remote working and building back better: The stories that defined real assets in 2020
16 Dec. 2020
We select some of our key pieces of content on real asset markets in a dramatic year.
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COVID, climate and Black Lives Matter: The stories that defined 2020
10 Dec. 2020
We select some of our key pieces of content in a year of unending drama.
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Navigating the path to net zero: An interview with Jill Rutter
12 Nov. 2020
There is a large gulf between the concept of ‘net zero’ and the practical policies that will deliver it. Jill Rutter, senior fellow at the Institute for Government, takes a hard look at the UK’s progress towards the 2050 target.
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Real assets and net zero: Now for the hard part
29 Oct. 2020
There is no lack of willingness among investors in real assets to play their part in helping countries reach net zero by 2050. But much needs to change – and quickly, as Laurence Monnier explains.
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Remote working is on the rise, but the office remains indispensable
26 Oct. 2020
While the COVID-19 lockdown has highlighted the possibilities of home working, bringing people together in offices is still the best way to spur innovation and productivity, says Jonathan Bayfield.
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Overcoming underwriting obstacles in a pandemic and beyond
16 Oct. 2020
The near-term disruption caused by the coronavirus has been testing for real estate borrowers seeking finance and originators. Gregor Bamert explains why new deals are still possible for those able to look through short-term uncertainty.
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When equity becomes debt: The untapped potential of amortising-lease real estate
9 Oct. 2020
Pension schemes seeking alternatives to bonds may find amortising leases a compelling option, writes Luke Layfield.
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Fit for the future: Unboxing ESG in real assets
5 Oct. 2020
Recent events have highlighted the importance of the environmental, social and governance characteristics of real asset investments – not only as part of COVID-19 recovery programmes, but also as a way of futureproofing portfolios.
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Fibre broadband: The need for speed
9 Sep. 2020
Lockdown measures imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the importance of digital connectivity. Tim Perry looks at the investment opportunities and challenges associated with European economies transitioning from copper to faster fibre broadband networks.
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