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The economic case for University-linked investments
L&G’s Private Markets research team recently published a major report into university investment earlier this year called “UK Universities: A Nexus for Private Market Investment”.... 
Government debt and the uncertainty premium – Market Talk
Our regular markets discussion offers an overview of the biggest topics for investors today. 
Solutions chart update: 30-year yields approach 30-year highs
Gilt yields are back in the headlines. They have risen steadily over the summer, especially at the long end, with 30-year yields reaching their highest... 
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. Podcast: Interest rate expectations, US data revision and AI earnings – Market Talk
Our regular markets discussion offers an overview of the biggest topics for investors today. 
Can ESG equity indices be replicated synthetically?
We examine the use of synthetic replication of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) indices for defined benefit (DB) pension schemes, and considerations for investors. 
Podcast: UK universities – a nexus for private market investment
On this week’s L&G Talks Asset Management, we cover how UK universities are creating a nexus for Private Markets investment. 
UK universities: A nexus for Private Market investment
Our report examines the economic drivers, growth potential, potential achievable returns, and the place for university-related investments in institutional investors’ portfolios. 
Investing in innovation: The UK’s VC sector in 2025
In this blog, Chris Hopkins, Head of Venture Capital, takes a high-level look at the current state of the VC space, with a particular focus... 
How pension proposals could power sterling assets
We assess the extent to which UK government plans might boost investment into private market assets and bolster economic activity. 
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