Unlevered infrastructure | The optimal route to funding the transition to clean energy
Renewable infrastructure is an increasingly popular asset class among institutional investors, with a recent AlphaReal survey highlighting that over 90% of UK pension funds and insurers are looking to increase their allocations over 2024.
The evolving renewable energy landscape
This insight looks at why investment in greenfield projects in the UK is important in the renewable energy transition.
Commercial Ground Rents | An attractive asset class for European insurers
We recently commissioned a survey of European life insurance company investment professionals that collectively oversee €2.73 trillion in assets.
European Fund Survey
We asked European pension fund professionals, who collectively oversee €324 billion in assets, questions about their investments.
Demystifying social impact investing in UK social infrastructure
What is social, impact investing and social infrastructure? ‘Social’ is about people and places contributing to net positive outcomes for those who receive and deliver (essential) services, and wider stakeholders such as their families and communities.
Levelling up:
Can LGPS capital be a ‘force for good’ in the UK?
The UK Government has encouraged institutional investors to support its levelling up ambitions. In setting out its levelling up plan, the Government specifically mentioned the c.£320 billion LGPS:
Day nurseries – An opportunity for institutional investors to achieve real returns and real impact
The UK Government recently announced that affordable childcare would be prioritised in budget allocations.
It’s time to focus on the health sector
New AlphaReal commissioned research with UK Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) fund professionals reveals that three quarters of respondents cite the health sector as suitable for a social impact infrastructure allocation.