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In the third part of our liquidity optimisation series, we look at how bespoke liquidity portfolios that take into account the interplay between different assets can suit the needs of insurers.

Do energy-efficient buildings have more pricing power, and what could that mean for those investing in the built environment? We bring together the views of leading capital markets researchers, a valuer and an asset manager for the second part of our deep dive into green premia, analysing the investment implications.

In the second part of our new article series on liquidity optimisation, Alastair Sewell investigates how investors can find the right mix of assets for their liquidity pools.

With the focus shifting from interest rate cuts to the likelihood of rates staying higher for longer, Steve Ryder and Daniel Bright assess the possible outcomes and implications of higher rates and monetary policy divergence in debt markets.

In this article, Luke Layfield and Zoe Austin explain four key pillars that can help real asset investors align their strategies with the climate transition and uncover opportunities to deliver attractive returns.

In a special European Championships edition of Bond Voyage, we discuss topical themes in liquidity, emerging-market debt, investment-grade credit and global sovereign bonds (with a little help from Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé).

The importance of holding liquidity is well understood by large institutions. But how much is enough? In the first part of our new article series on liquidity optimisation, Alastair Sewell investigates the key considerations for different investor types.

Do greener buildings have more pricing power, and if so, how much? We bring together the views of leading capital markets researchers, a valuer and an asset manager for a two-part deep dive on the latest market dynamics.

National transition plans can give investors support, confidence and direction to accelerate the flow of finance to bring about a low-carbon economy. As such, they should be seen as a strategic opportunity.

Sustainable investing, and the supposed trade-offs involved, have been a topic of heated debate. But trade-offs are a fundamental part of all types of investment; the key is to be clear about your objectives, as Mirza Baig explains.

This month, we discuss fiscal discipline in emerging markets, investment-grade credit portfolio construction, potential opportunities for sovereign investors in Canada and the merits of a developed-market focus in global high yield.

Reflation – another word for increasing economic activity, with an undertone that inflation isn't consistently falling – has been the dominant theme for investors so far in 2024. Sunil Krishnan explores how it is affecting bonds, equities and commodities.

Emerging-market debt analyst Carmen Altenkirch reports back from the recent International Monetary Fund (IMF)/World Bank meetings in Washington.

Green bond funds and Paris-aligned benchmarks are aimed at climate-focused credit investors who also want the simplicity of passive investing. But while they decarbonise portfolios, they exclude the companies in the real economy that need to transition if the world is to meet the Paris Agreement goals. This is why an active approach can be beneficial.

This month, we discuss Spring meetings, the path for rates and sustainability-linked bonds.

High inflation and rising rates hit activity in real estate markets over the past year. But cautious optimism is now returning to the investment landscape in the UK and Europe, say Imogen Ebbs and George Fraser-Harding.

(London) – Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, announces it has completed the acquisition of Brunel Retail Park in Reading.

(London) – Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, announces it has completed the provision of two new debt tranches totalling £65 million to Zenobē Energy Ltd (“Zenobē”), the international provider of end-to-end solutions in fleet electrification and battery storage.

(London) – Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, announces it has appointed Steven Gardner as Head of Institutional, EMEA.

(London) Aviva Investors, the global asset manager of the Aviva Group, has announced the appointment of Fraser Lundie as Global Head of Fixed Income. In this new role based in London, he will report to Chief Investment Officer Daniel McHugh and will have overall responsibility for the global rates, investment grade, high yield, emerging market debt and global liquidity teams.

(London) Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc (‘Aviva’), announces the appointment of Cheryl Agius as Non-Executive Director (NED) and Chair of Aviva Investors Holdings Limited.

(London) – Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, announces it has appointed Mathew Parker to its UK Equity team. Based in London, Mathew joins the business on 29^th April, and will report to Trevor Green, Head of UK Equities. 

(London) – Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, announces it has acquired three industrial units in Hampshire, known collectively as Trilogy Park.

(London) – Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, announces it has completed an investment to provide financing towards the development of the new Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff, Wales.

(London) – Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, announces it has brought a further Long Term Asset Fund (LTAF) to the UK institutional and wealth market, successfully converting its Climate Transition Real Asset Fund (CTRAF) to sit under the new regime which has been designed to invest more efficiently in long-term assets.

(London) – Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, announces the appointment of Michael Leonard as Head of Insurance Solutions.

(London) – Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, and Packaged Living (“Packaged”), the UK’s leading sustainable living specialist, announce they have acquired two additional single-family housing developments, both in Milton Keynes, to develop 212 new homes.

(London) – Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, has today announced that it has launched a SICAV fund inspired by the existing Global Equity Income Strategy. 

Inflation-linked returns & sustainability features continue to attract institutional investors.

(London) – Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, announces it has appointed Kunal Kothari to its UK Equity team as Co-Portfolio Manager, UK Equity Income.  Based in London, Kunal joins the business on February 19, 2024, and will report to Trevor Green, Head of UK Equities. 

(London) – Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, has appointed Vasileios (Vas) Gkionakis as Senior Economist and Strategist, reporting to Michael Grady, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist. Based in London, Vas will cover macroeconomics and major asset classes with a focus on the UK and Europe.

(London) – Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, announces it has completed a letting agreement for the remaining office space at 11 York Street in Manchester.