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Real estate in 2026: Will the holding pattern continue?
Global real estate remains in somewhat of a ‘holding pattern’. Medium-term expectations look reasonable on the back of historic repricing. However, investment volumes and fund... 
Podcast: Private credit perspectives from Blackstone and L&G
We discuss our partnership with Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager. 
Demystifying private credit ratings
Private credit’s been in the headlines of late. In this blog, we address some of the misconceptions about how the asset class is rated. 
What’s next for Private Markets?
In this blog series we summarise the key developments in private markets over 2025 and our expectation for 2026. 
Applying growth equity investing to operational real estate
On the back of our recent report looking at investing in real estate operating companies, we assess how growth equity investing can be applied to... 
Branching out: The interesting case for forests in portfolios
Forests are prized not only for their historical role but also for their ability to help diversify portfolios and potentially support nature and climate if... 
Words of wisdom: Do famous investment sayings hold water?
Our Well-known Investment Saying Evaluation (WISE) index provides an assessment of some well-worn financial aphorisms. 
Intergalactic stars: Navigating beyond beta
Imagine an asset with a positive expected return and low correlation to your portfolio – enhancing efficiency by diversifying risk and reducing reliance on traditional... 
Renting into retirement: The future cost of the affordable housing crisis
Our latest DC research with UK pension savers underscores how deep the fault line from the housing crisis goes. 
Home truths: Pension savers’ views on the affordable housing crisis
What role can pension providers and asset managers play in addressing the UK housing crisis? Recommended content for you
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