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Private Markets

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Investment strategy

Open- vs closed-ended funds – do the returns differ?

As more investors seek exposure to private markets, we examine whether the choice between open- and closed-ended funds matters for performance.
Lushan Sun
By  Lushan Sun
04 Jun 2026
5 min read
data centre
Responsible investing and long-term themes

A new model in Minnesota: Google and Xcel Energy’s utility partnership model for affordable hyperscale load

Hyperscale data centres are a major driving factor behind load growth in the US electricity grid. The resources built to meet that load and the...
Charlie MillerPeter Andrews
By  Charlie Miller & Peter Andrews
29 May 2026
7 min read
L&G Talks
Markets and economics

Podcast: Keeping tabs on digital infrastructure

On this week’s episode of L&G Talks Asset Management, we sit down with Achal Arora, Managing Director of Digital Infrastructure Investments.
L&G’s Asset Management business
By  L&G’s Asset Management business
28 May 2026
1 min read
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Private Markets

The worst of times; the best of times? Private markets react to an uncertain world

Private markets remain resilient amid global shocks. In this blog, we examine trends, key risks, and sector specific levers shaping these asset classes in 2026...
Lushan SunBill PageDr. James Tyrrell
By  Lushan Sun, Bill Page & Dr. James Tyrrell
19 May 2026
4 min read
UK space
Responsible investing and long-term themes

What is UK productive finance?

Amid structural changes in pensions and a core need for sustained UK growth, capital markets are expanding the channels for long-term investment in the domestic...
L&G’s Asset Management business
By  L&G’s Asset Management business
11 May 2026
5 min read
Battery storage
Responsible investing and long-term themes

The energy transition: Geopolitical volatility and clean power assets

In this blog, we explore the conflict in the Middle East’s implications on the energy transition and whether it may bolster the case for clean...
Dr. James Tyrrell
By  Dr. James Tyrrell
07 May 2026
4 min read
Affordable housing
Markets and economics

Affordable Housing: a bright spot for UK housebuilding

Greater regulatory certainty and funding for Affordable Housing can provide a much-needed boost for UK housing delivery.
Matt Soffair
By  Matt Soffair
30 Apr 2026
L&G talks
Investment strategy

Podcast: All eyes on Affordable Housing

L&G’s Affordable Housing platform is a demonstration of how investing in real assets has the potential to make a real difference.
L&G’s Asset Management business
By  L&G’s Asset Management business
23 Apr 2026
1 min read
battery farm with wind turbines
Responsible investing and long-term themes

Europe’s energy transition meets its digital future

In this blog, we unpick Europe’s energy transition, assessing how it intersects with the continent’s rapid digitalisation.
Dr. James Tyrrell
By  Dr. James Tyrrell
22 Apr 2026
3 min read
Private door
Fixed income

Private credit goes public: What are BDCs telling us about market conditions?

In this blog, we dive into some of the headlines around BDCs and look at what the broader message for debt markets might be.
John Daly
By  John Daly
16 Apr 2026
4 min read

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