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IPE Real Assets’ columnists and guest writers provide thoughtful commentary and reaction to the hot topics for the industry

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May/June 2026 (Magazine)By Georg Inderst

China is investing in greenfield projects in Europe. Georg Inderst asks whether institutional investors will join in

2026-05-08T12:55:00+01:00By Luba Nikulina

Digital, energy transition and AI to lead $100trn in global infrastructure investment by 2040

May/June 2026 (Magazine)By Georg Inderst

China is investing in greenfield projects in Europe. Georg Inderst asks whether institutional investors will join in

May/June 2026 (Magazine)By Richard Lowe

Total real estate assets of the 150 largest institutional investors rose by 6.9% to US$2.18trn in 2025

2026-05-01T09:14:00+01:00By Pranav Khamar

Doubling by 2050, Africa’s urban growth offers returns and impact

2026-04-02T00:01:00+01:00By Kirsty Wilman

The structural window to set different norms on talent and leadership is open, but will not stay open for long

March/April 2026 (Magazine)By Nick Pink

Nick Pink argues that investors sitting on the sidelines could be gambling on an unrealistic future outlook

March/April 2026 (Magazine)By Richard Lowe

This year began with talk of two mergers: one entering completion and another only just about to start.

January/February 2026 (Magazine)By John Forbes

John Forbes discusses how investors can hold their nerve in a volatile world beset by market turbulence

January/February 2026 (Magazine)By Richard Lowe

The green backlash, softening of regulations mean and the future of sustainability

2025-12-31T00:32:00+00:00By Dario Bertagna

Data centres and other large-scale projects now prioritise sustainable energy solutions