Insights

In a fruitful and wide-ranging discussion with Asset TV, Matthew Corbett, Partner, Fiera Comox, who oversees the Fiera Capital affiliate’s US$1.9bn Global Agriculture Strategy, explains the what, why, where and how of professional investment in agriculture – at a time when appetite in the sector from institutions is growing at pace.

Within real estate, ‘wait and see mode’ has been a preferred term of the last few years. The geopolitical landscape and a lack of market visibility have meant investors have exercised caution - and been even more selective - when it comes to the allocation or reallocation of capital. Risk management is key, balancing pressure to deploy with macro challenges.

Matthew Corbett, Partner, Agriculture at Fiera Comox, recently joined Asset TV to share his insights on why agriculture is gaining momentum as a long-term investment opportunity.

In today's evolving investment landscape, sustainable investing in private markets presents a unique opportunity for those seeking to balance financial returns with broader impact. In our latest white paper, Jessica Pilz, Head of Sustainable Investing for Fiera Private Markets, explores how sustainable investing in private markets can drive long-term performance value, strengthen resilience, and mitigate risks.

Decarbonisation, digitisation and demographic change are transforming infrastructure into one of the most exciting asset classes.

European real estate debt continues to gain prominence among institutional investors, offering the potential for attractive risk-adjusted returns and downside protection through senior secured positions in the capital stack.

European real estate debt continues to expand as a compelling asset class, driven by stricter bank regulations limiting traditional lending and a surge in borrower demand amid refinancing waves and ongoing funding gaps.

When the waste we create leaves our homes, where does it go?

If I had to draw a line separating a ‘before’ and ‘after’ of UK real estate, it would be early in the 2010s. That feels recent for what is often described as the world’s oldest asset class, but back then the investable universe available to institutions was a slither by both scale and sophistication, to what it has now become.

This article discusses the outlook for the European real estate debt market for 2025 and the consequent opportunities for institutional investors.

Learn more about private credit, an attractive and highly versatile asset class, in our latest white paper.

Room 151 sits down with Jeff Zweig, Partner, Vice Chair, Head of Natural Capital (Agriculture and Timberland), to discuss Fiera Comox’s Global Timberland Strategy and the increasing demand for natural capital assets, as investors look to diversify portfolios and capitalise on sustainable, long-term growth opportunities.