sustainable finance

The UK manager plans to apply a new lending framework to all its real estate loans, starting with a soon-to-be-launched debt fund.

The firm’s head of European real estate finance explains why the opportunity to finance 10 George Street in London’s Canary Wharf tempted it into its first private rented sector residential loan in Europe.

Among the past week’s noteworthy items, the owner of the biggest business estate in London’s Docklands raised £900m through its first green bond issuance.

The digital publication will provide insight into the burgeoning sectors of ESG and impact investing in private markets.

The head of real estate at the alternative investor explains the rationale behind the €300m green bond financing of one of its portfolio companies.

Among the past week’s most noteworthy items, manager Oaktree emphasised the importance of credit-related deals to its new opportunity fund.

Pandemic-induced uncertainty dented property financing activity last year. But the achievements of our awards winners demonstrate that many remained focused on credit matters.

Property debt providers are understandably preoccupied by the pandemic. But it is crucial that progress continues to be made in sustainable finance.

Following its signing of a €45m sustainability-linked loan, the fund manager’s ESG expert argues that such deals should remain high on the industry’s agenda, despite the covid-19 crisis.

The year has already brought interesting developments in the areas of fundraising, M&A, flexible workspace and green finance.