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Webinar: Hungry Like the Wolf: Exploring the rapid growth and energy demand of data centres
With AI adoption accelerating and digitalisation surging, our recent webinar unpacked the rise of data centres, their electricity demand, and how we believe clean energy... 
What’s behind the rise of alternatives?
In the first of a new blog series, we introduce alternatives, explaining the value this diverse collection of asset types can bring to a portfolio.... 
Catastrophe bonds: Is the party over?
Insurance-linked bonds, also known as cat bonds, have had three exceptionally good years. But spreads are now tightening fast. We explore what’s driving the shift... 
The alchemy of mania
Bubbles are hard to identify in real time, but the parabolic price rise in precious metals is showing all the hallmarks. 
New research: A Blueprint for Growth
Over 189 years, L&G has seen first-hand that long-term capital directed into productive assets can help to drive sustainable growth, innovation and economic resilience. 
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... Recommended content for you
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