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Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Asset Managers’ Risk Management Models, Clearwater Analytics Research Reveals

A study by Clearwater Analytics shows that artificial intelligence is transforming asset managers' risk management. 95% report better real-time insights, 87% report stronger predictive analytics; Reports are getting faster, manual reconciliations are decreasing.

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Lenders want to significantly expand real estate financing in Germany

A CBRE survey shows that 71 percent of lenders active in Germany are planning to grant more loans in 2026. Residential real estate remains in the lead, office rises to third place; Conditions improve slightly. 82 percent finance alternative segments, sustainability remains a key requirement.

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RICS: Sentiment improves slightly despite turbulent geopolitical environment as headwinds ease / Germany: Credit conditions deteriorate sharply, majority sees the market in a downturn or at the bottom of the cycle

The RICS Global Commercial Property Monitor Q2/2026 shows a slight improvement in sentiment (CPSI -1). America remains strong, MEA weakens, Europe recovers only slightly and suffers from a tighter credit environment. In Germany, the CPSI falls to -23; Credit conditions collapse to -70%.

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AI improving job security and productivity for asset managers, Clearwater Analytics research reveals

Survey by Clearwater Analytics shows: 61% of asset management executives expect AI to increase job security, 28% less, 1% completely replacement. AI increases efficiency by 3-4 hours per week. Companies train, transfer and redesign roles.

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New research: coordinating with landlords and tenants is cited as the most pressing challenge facing European real estate investors

re:sustain surveys 200 European institutional real estate managers (AUM: €296 billion): The biggest hurdle to greater energy efficiency is coordination between landlords and tenants – even before financial issues. 72% cite lack of tenant buy-in; Business interruptions stop projects.

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INFLATION AND INTEREST RATES ‘BIGGEST CHALLENGE’ FOR INFRASTRUCTURE LENDERS

A study by Nordic Trustee (Ocorian) surveyed infrastructure and private credit managers as well as bankers in UK, DE, CH, FR, IT and SE. The result: Inflation and interest rates are the biggest challenge for infrastructure loans; Regulatory/political and market risks dominate, brownfield is preferred.

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One year after the end of the KIM Regulation: Financing remains a central issue in the acquisition of property

A Gallup poll shows: Only 18 percent of Austrians consider housing loans to be more easily available since the end of the KIM Regulation (June 2025). Financing remains a central hurdle. Banks see more room for manoeuvre and advise early discussions with the bank.

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Office properties in greater demand again among lenders in Europe

CBRE reports a much more positive lender sentiment towards office properties: In the European Lender Intentions Survey 2026, the sector moves up to third place, prime assets are in demand. Data centers and alternative segments are gaining, LTVs and development finance are increasing, especially by non-banks.

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