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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

Norbert Bol: Sustainable investing in real assets requires a holistic view and cooperation

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:01:20 +0200

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

Norbert Bol, founder of Building Values and Partner External Manager Selection at R / A Wealth Advisors, is a celebrated expert in the field of real assets. In an interview with Financial Investigator, he looks back on his career – from the liberalisation of the European property market to the rise of sustainability and new technologies – and shares his vision on the role of real assets in a future-proof investment strategy.

By Harry Geels

a.s.r. real assets investment partners: The impact of climate change on real assets

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:02:26 +0200

_{This article was originally written by Dutch. This is an English translation.}

Climate change increases the likelihood of severe weather and natural disasters. However, historical risk-return data only takes climate risks into account to a limited extent. It is therefore essential to integrate these risks into expected and required return models.

By Ralf Kooken, Portfolio Manager, a.s.r. real assets investment partners