White papersLooking across ETF fixed income markets
For ETF fixed income investors, 2024 continues to be a positive year: most companies have managed to weather a backdrop of macro uncertainty; investors have continued to have access to attractive levels of yield; inflation, while sticky, has been moving in the right direction. Meanwhile, the volatility experienced at the start of August proved to be a storm in a teacup.
White papersFour critical elements for asset managers to meet the biodiversity challenge
Our biodiversity system is deteriorating at an alarming rate and its loss is causing damage to the natural world, society, and global economy.
White papersBrazil: Lula 3.0 – Good news for climate and biodiversity?
Encompassing seven million square kilometres, the Amazon rainforest is the world’s largest forest formation, occupying around half of Brazil’s territory. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Brazil is the world’s most biodiverse country.
White papersThe vital role of investors in the carbon transition
Pre-COVID-19, the transition to a low carbon economy was already enjoying several tailwinds. But the onset of the pandemic has fuelled this drive as companies, governments and investors appear to have galvanised their efforts like never before in a bid to tackle climate change.
White papersHow ESG can help build resilience in Buy and Maintain credit strategies
Responsible investment has always been about the long term. Equity investors want to know a company isn’t vulnerable to global shifts around environmental or social issues and for fixed income investors, looking to more distant horizons, it might be about ensuring a business can be part of a resilient strategy for the next 20 years.
Asset Manager NewsOrchard Street makes £35 million Hermiston Retail Park acquisition
Orchard Street Investment Management (‘Orchard Street’), the specialist commercial property investment manager, has acquired Hermiston Retail Park in Consett, County Durham on behalf of St James’ Place UK Plc for £35.31 million from Aviva Investors. The purchase price reflects a net initial yield of 6.25%.
White papersAddressing climate change: how to integrate climate into your cashflow driven strategy
We believe cashflow driven investors should Assess, Integrate and Monitor (AIM) their portfolios through a climate-related lens to help deliver resilient, sustainable income to pay scheme members.
White papersCOVID-19: Investors are finding new ways to drive positive social outcomes
COVID-19 has been a test of companies’ sustainability credentials. It has sharpened public and investor scrutiny of environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices and has notably intensified attention around the ‘social’ component.
White papersThe problem with credit indices
The UK institutional client base is reliant on fixed income securities to meet its long-term requirement for stable, long-term, income- generating assets.
Asset Manager NewsOrchard Street acquires premier London gym
Orchard Street Investment Management (‘Orchard Street’), the specialist commercial property investment manager, today announces the freehold acquisition of a Virgin Active gym, located on Smugglers Way, Wandsworth, London for £12.95 million. The transaction, made on behalf of St James’s Place Property Unit Trust from TH Real Estate, reflects a net initial yield of 5.0%.
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M7 Real estate acquires 26-asset Omega portfolio
M7 Real Estate Ltd announces that it has completed the acquisition of a portfolio of industrial, office and retail assets across the UK from Goldman Sachs on behalf of M7 Real Estate Investment Partners V Ltd.
White papersImpact investing: How private and listed markets offer choice for investors seeking positive change
Impact investing is helping investors tap into key financial markets megatrends while addressing some of our most important sustainability challenges.
White papersFeeding the world and protecting the planet: A biodiversity and climate challenge for investors
The food industry reaches into every corner of our world. It starts with seed suppliers, fertilisers and tractor producers, continues with farmers and fishing communities, then shifts into processing and manufacturing before ending with retail customers, catering companies and restaurants.
White papersNet Zero through investments: A pilot for intermediary target setting
Decarbonization of credit portfolios could play a major part in helping investors to support the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change.
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Kingfisher goes 130/30 under new pensions head
[16:00 CET 31-10] UK – The £1.3bn (€1.9bn) The Kingfisher defined benefit scheme will now deploy a new pensions head to find a suitable manager for its move into 130/30 strategies.
White papersAddressing climate change: why cashflow driven investors should act now
Climate-aware investing can mitigate against an emerging and significant risk factor. This is essential for investors targeting predictability of cashflows alongside high resilience to market risks.
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Kingfisher picks PIMCO for fixed income brief
UK – European retailer Kingfisher has appointed specialist fixed-income manager PIMCO to run a £96m (€134m) segregated bond mandate for its €1.372bn (£864m) pension scheme.
White papersClimate Action Report
As the window to act on the climate emergency narrows, as a global investor, business and employer, we know that our response to tackling the climate crisis must go beyond what is expected of an asset manager calling itself ‘responsible’. Here, we report on our progress, innovations and commitments that lie at the heart of our climate strategy.
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UK wants “protection” for pension scheme members
UK – The UK’s pensions minister has said that the government wants to provide protection for pension scheme members who feel “vulnerable”.
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