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Commercial real estate financing – “All black swans are on the pond”

Industry experts will discuss the tense situation in commercial real estate financing in 2026 at an online press conference. Important topics were the real funding gap, the impact of Basel IV on project developments and the role of credit funds.

by Hamburg Commercial Bank

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BF.capital publishes first BF. Private Debt Market Compass

BF.capital has awarded the first BF. Private Debt Market Compass, which signals positive momentum in the private debt market. The new sentiment index reached 60.1 points and indicates strong fundraising momentum as well as increasing capital commitments.

by BF.direkt AG

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PANDION AG implements restructuring of corporate financing

PANDION AG has completed the strategic financing with Värde Partners and extended its corporate bond. These measures strengthen the company's financial basis.

by PANDION AG

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Emerald Advisory Files Lawsuit Against Emerald Fund SCA SICAV-FIS (“Marshall Bridge Fund”)

Emerald Advisory GmbH has filed a lawsuit against the Emerald Fund SCA SICAV-FIS due to outstanding claims. The proceedings are taking place before a German district court. Further background information is currently not commented on by those involved.

by Emerald Advisory GmbH

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Silverton Group significantly expands restructuring and asset management business in fiscal year 2025

Silverton Group significantly expanded its restructuring and asset management business in 2025, increasing the project volume by €500 million. The focus was on integrated solutions for project support and in the NPL market.

by Silverton Group

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Podcast: Private markets – Carving a path

What do the next 12 months have in store for private markets? That’s the question our panel aims to answer on this week’s podcast.

by Miriam Uebel | L&G

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The convergence of digital and clean power infrastructure

Digital and clean power infrastructure are both expanding rapidly, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, cloud computing, and electrification. Our recent research paper explains why we believe these trends can create structural growth opportunities for investors and ...

by Miriam Uebel | L&G

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“For the real estate and credit markets, the interest rate pause does not mean relief, but stability”

Statement by Prof. Dr. Steffen Sebastian, Chair of Real Estate Finance, IREBS Institute for Real Estate Economics, University of Regensburg on the interest rate decision of the European Central Bank.

by IRE|BS Immobilienakademie

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“As long as no new inflation risks arise, we believe the ECB will continue to focus on continuity and a longer period of stable interest rates.”

The European Central Bank has decided to leave key interest rates unchanged, which was expected by players in the capital and real estate markets. Various experts commented on this, including Francesco Fedele of BF.direkt, who emphasized the importance of monetary stability.

by CAERUS Debt Investments AG

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“The real estate market works, but selectively. While residential and logistics properties remain comparatively stable, other asset classes continue to be under pressure to adapt.”

Francesco Fedele, CEO of BF.direkt AG, on the current interest rate decision of the European Central Bank.

by BF.direkt AG

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Hotel real estate market remains liquid – investors act more selectively

The European hotel real estate market will show structural maturity in 2026, characterized by stable interest rates and a selective willingness to invest. Key influencing factors are operator structures and financing models.

by mrp hotels

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Real asset investments will remain key building blocks in private banking in 2026

Survey by Private Banking Magazin, RUECKERCONSULT GmbH and Scope Fund Analysis GmbH in cooperation with Quadoro Investment GmbH (Quadoro) and EB – Sustainable Investment Management GmbH (EB-SIM)

by Quadoro Investment GmbH

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Survey: Real asset investments will remain an important pillar in bank sales in 2026

Private bankers will continue to focus on tangible assets in 2026, with strong interest in residential and logistics real estate as well as energy and transport infrastructure. A survey by RUECKERCONSULT in cooperation with partners shows stable demand and constant placement volumes in the private markets sector.

by Quadoro Investment GmbH

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Financing experts see moderate market improvements

Sentiment among real estate financing experts improved at the end of 2025, with the German Real Estate Financing Index (Difi) rising to 0.7 points. In particular, the current situation on the financing market is assessed more positively.

by JLL

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Experts advise: Actively shape the real estate market in 2026 – identify opportunities, embrace change, sharpen strategies

Geopolitical tensions, technological developments and regulatory requirements have changed the rules of the game in real estate markets. The resilience of actors and their strategies is more important than ever in the face of structural and political changes.

by PTXRE

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Private equity and private credit: A recovery and a party?

In private equity, we’ve observed a lack of valuation correction and concentrated growth. Meanwhile, private credit is defined by softening yield and tight spreads, meaning asset selection will be key in 2026.

by Miriam Uebel | L&G

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What’s next for Private Markets?

Market conditions over 2025 have largely been benign. Moderating inflation, lower policy rates, robust economic growth in the US and supportive fiscal policy in Europe helped private market asset classes deliver positive performance over the first half of 2025.

by Miriam Uebel | L&G

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Collier’s “Outlook 2026” – a year of opportunity in an early-cycle environment

2026 will be a year of opportunities for the German real estate industry, characterized by a recovery of the economy and stabilization of the market. Private investors and international interest are shaping the transaction activity, while ESG-compliant space is in high demand.

by Colliers

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Emerald Advisory Wins Credit Management Mandate for Marshall Bridge Fund

Emerald Advisory takes over the German support and operational management of selected credit exposures for the Luxembourg fund

by Emerald Advisory GmbH

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Co-location BESS for Wind and Solar: Economic Analysis and Financing Solutions

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are positioned to play a crucial role in pursuit of a carbon-neutral economy and ambitious renewable energy goals

by Mohit Sharma | r2 Advisors

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Commercial real estate financing: Average loan volumes are getting smaller

Loan volumes in commercial real estate financing have become smaller in the last ten years. Almost half of those surveyed state that the average loan volume is less than 10 million euros.

by BF.direkt AG

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Whole loans are an important financing component to ensure the feasibility of many projects

The market for alternative real estate financing remains challenging, but the mood is brightening. The financing environment has stabilised slightly compared to the previous year, and the new reality of high interest rates has reached market players.

by FAP Group

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Why the new ESMA rules do not slow down open-ended credit funds, but enable them

At first glance, ESMA's new Regulatory Technical Standards seem technical, detailed and difficult to digest. But if you take a closer look, you will see that these rules are not a stumbling block, but an architecture of enablement.

by Tobias Moroni | Institutional Investment Partners

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Commercial real estate financing: Loan-to-values fall by almost ten percentage points in ten years

Loan-to-values (LTVs) in commercial real estate financing have fallen by around ten percentage points over the past ten years. This was the result of a special evaluation by the BF. Quarterly Barometer. The loan-to-value ratio sets the loan amount in relation to the market value.

by BF.direkt AG

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Is ‘timing the market’ applicable for private markets?

Private markets are built for the long haul, yet recent market shifts are prompting investors to reassess their timing. With rising interest rates affecting valuations and slowing capital flows, is this turbulence a chance to enter at a more favorable point?

by Miriam Uebel | L&G

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