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The investment thesis for agriculture was put to the test in 2020 as the COVID-19 crisis unfolded. There were both positive and negative economic factors arising from the pandemic and its impact on the economy, however, on balance, the agricultural markets and economies emerged relatively unscathed.

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In his latest article for IPE Real Assets, Charles Allen, Head of European Real Estate, sheds light on the alternative asset classes that are capturing pension funds attention. With a supply-demand dislocation as the driving force behind UK investment opportunities, Charles writes that “Buying British” is the logical next move for real estate investors.

Learn more Pension Funds Are ‘Buying British’ Through Their Exposure to Alternatives

An Educational Perspective from the Fiera Real Estate UK Team, by Chris Button, Head of UK Value Add REIM, Fiera Real Estate.

Learn more Value Creation in a Transitional Market

Within real estate, ‘wait and see mode’ has been a preferred term of the last few years. The geopolitical landscape and a lack of market visibility have meant investors have exercised caution – and been even more selective – when it comes to the allocation or reallocation of capital. Risk management is key, balancing pressure to deploy with macro challenges.

Learn more The Case for Prime UK Logistics in a World of Tariffs