I am a Professional investor BE, English About Responsibility Capabilities Views Contact Search English Capabilities Real assets Real assets play a crucial role in shaping our evolving society. We deliver outcome-oriented solutions spanning real estate, infrastructure and private debt, leveraging our scale to access markets across Europe and deploy capital more efficiently. Approach Strategies Views Our approach As one of Europe’s largest managers of real assets, with over 340 specialists across five locations, our platform has the scale to access the full depth and breadth of real asset markets. This enables us to deploy capital in an efficient and disciplined manner. Our diverse capabilities allow us to deliver the best outcomes for our clients. We do this through pooled or bespoke solutions, as well as giving clients the opportunity to co-invest with Aviva Group. Connected thinking Our more than 80 credit specialists have developed a deep understanding of market drivers. Their insights drive our conviction calls, identify relative value across the range of our real asset investments, and allow us to optimise portfolio construction, to build portfolios that aim to deliver the outcomes our clients require. Direct investors We make investments we are proud to support and, as direct holders of the assets, we manage them with an owner mentality, adding value over the course of their life. Direct ownership also gives us the unique ability to engage with our clients and truly connect them to their assets. Strategies in focus Real estate Outcome-oriented solutions in real estate, through strategies that span the risk spectrum, from lower-risk options generating long-term income to more opportunistic investments. Find out more Infrastructure Our deep market access allows us to source high-quality projects, delivered through a range of senior debt opportunities or via the acquisition of assets. We focus on stable, long-term income generation and efficient execution. Find out more Private debt We finance bespoke structured finance and senior private corporate debt transactions, providing our investors with outcomes that meet their investment objectives. Find out more Outcome focused Our integrated real asset platform allows us to collaborate with our clients to design bespoke multi-asset portfolios that meet a wide variety of long-term investment and return objectives. Find out more Real assets and net zero: Ambition vs action Nearly half of global institutional investors expect to increase investments in real assets over the next 12 months. Our Real Assets Study 2021 delves into the reasons why infrastructure, real estate and private debt asset classes remain in favour and pressing issues like the accelerating race to net zero and advancements within ESG. FIND OUT MORE Net zero pathway Our strategy to achieve net zero by 2040. FIND OUT MORE Key risks Investment risk The value of an investment and any income from it can go down as well as up and can fluctuate in response to changes in currency and exchange rates. Investors may not get back the original amount invested. Illiquidity risk Where funds are invested in real estate / infrastructure and illiquid private assets, you may not be able to switch or cash in your investment when you want because real estate in the fund may not always be readily saleable. If this is the case we may defer your request to switch or cash in your units. Valuation risk Investors should bear in mind that the valuation of real estate / infrastructure is generally a matter of valuers’ opinion rather than fact. Real assets in focus Strategies in a time of uncertainty 28 OCT 2020 Mark Versey recently took part in a panel discussion organised by Professional Pensions to discuss opportunities and challenges in alternative investments. Read more The case for private debt 8 OCT 2020 Private debt proved its worth to institutional investors during a sustained period of benign market conditions. But what does the outlook look like in an altogether more challenging environment? Read more Fibre broadband: The need for speed 9 SEP 2020 Lockdown measures imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the importance of digital connectivity. Tim Perry looks at the investment opportunities and challenges associated with European economies transitioning from copper to faster fibre broadband networks. Read more Defined Benefit pensions de-risking: A covenant and investment view 23 JUN 2020 In the midst of the COVID-19 shock, Felix Mantz from Lincoln Pensions and Joachim Sudre from Aviva Investors explore how defined benefit pension schemes should plan their journey towards an end game and adopt a more holistic approach to risk. Read more Real assets team Daniel McHugh Chief Investment Officer, Real Assets View profile Darryl Murphy Managing Director, Infrastructure View profile Chris Urwin Director of Research, Real Assets View profile Melanie Collett Managing Director, Asset Management, Real Assets View profile Need more information? For further information, please contact our investment sales team. CONTACT US Real assets views The long decline: Why trend economic growth is set to go on falling 12 NOV 2021 Trend rates of economic growth, which have been on the decline for decades in the world’s leading economies, look set to fall further. That will have big implications for governments, companies, households and investors, argues Stewart Robertson. Read more An investor’s perspective on the UK’s Net Zero Strategy 28 OCT 2021 Darryl Murphy assesses the implications and opportunities for infrastructure investors. Read more Disclosures, trade-offs and green premia: The future of sustainability in real assets 7 OCT 2021 The path to a sustainable future for private markets is full of opportunity but also complexity, as Laurence Monnier and Ed Dixon explain. Read more How to build an office: Post-pandemic 13 AUG 2021 Watch our video to find out how offices can provide a powerful tool in boosting productivity, and attracting and retaining the best talent. Read more On this site About us Contact us Views Investment capabilities Equities Fixed income Multi-asset & multi-strategy Real assets Investment resources Fund centre Regulatory Other links Aviva Aviva Ventures Careers LinkedIn Follow us on Twitter Legal & Regulatory Privacy notice Accessibility Cookie notice Manage cookies 64860 - 14/10/2021 © 2021 Aviva Investors Cookies At Aviva Investors we use cookies to ensure that our website works properly. 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