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Nuveen: Real assets offer attractive diversification opportunities

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:25:26 +0200

Real assets – real estate, infrastructure, farmland and timberland – have long been valued for their income and inflation-linked characteristics. Abigail Dean, Global Head of Strategic Insights at Nuveen Real Assets, argues their appeal runs deeper still: genuine diversification. She discusses where the most compelling opportunities lie today.

By our editorial team

Dick Gort: Science parks, AI and natural capital as opportunities for institutional investors

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:01:05 +0200

^{This interview was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation}

At a time when geopolitical tensions and new pension regulations are causing significant upheaval in the financial sector, many institutional investors are reconsidering their strategic positioning. Financial Investigator spoke to Dick Gort, CEO of a.s.r. real assets, about various areas he considers to be of interest. His message is that a clear focus when formulating and executing the investment strategy is essential to continue creating value in the long term.

By Harry Geels

Position of real estate debt in the portfolio (Roundtable 'Real Estate Debt' – part 3)

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:41:29 +0100

^{This report was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

In part 3 of this roundtable discussion, the experts discuss where real estate debt belongs in a diversified portfolio, how it relates to infrastructure debt and private credit, what ESG responsibilities lenders have, and where the greatest opportunities lie. The increasing role of AI is also discussed.

By Hans Amesz

Real estate debt: different levels of diversification (Roundtable 'Real Estate Debt' – part 2)

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:41:29 +0100

^{This report was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

In part 2 of this roundtable discussion, the experts discuss how regulation is changing the behaviour of banks, why private lenders are gaining ground, and how diversification, deal structures and mezzanine financing can radically reshape the capital structure of real estate loans. The rise of back leverage is also discussed.

By Hans Amesz

Invesco: Entering real estate debt pays off for insurers

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:01:18 +0100

Banks are scaling back their role in real estate financing, and insurers are well placed to fill that gap. Private real estate debt can offer stable income streams and align closely with long-term liabilities.

By Andrew Gordon, Head of European Real Estate Debt, Invesco

Real estate debt: a growing market in motion (Roundtable 'Real Estate Debt – part 1)

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:41:24 +0100

^{This report was originally written in Dutch. This is an English translation.}

Real estate debt is gaining ground as banks retreat and private lenders step in. In part 1 of this roundtable discussion, six experts discuss market size, transparency issues and the reasons why institutional investors are finding this asset class increasingly attractive.

By Hans Amesz