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Labour's UK energy strategy: a new dawn? Join Downing’s Tom Williams and Gareth Miller for an online roundtable with Karen Shackleton, Chair and Founder of Pensions for Purpose, where they will be discussing how Labour's energy strategy has the potential to bring about a level of change unseen in the UK-energy market for over a decade, and the impact this will have on investors. Register for your place to attend on 7 November, at 10:00-11:00 GMT: https://lnkd.in/e2VrGcBj #P4P #Labour #Energy #Renewables

Roger Lewis, Downing’s Head of Sustainability and Responsible Investment, recently sat down with PA Future contributing editor Natalie Kenway, to address the ESG opportunities within private markets, enforcing COP29 commitments and nature as a ‘mega-trend’. “Last year at COP28, when there was a lot of talk about nationally determined contributions (NDCs), the UK reaffirmed its commitment to reduce emissions by 68% compared to 1990 levels. A big part of this will be through renewable power, like solar and wind. There are billions of dollars being invested in solar and its capacity and targets keep increasing.” - Roger Lewis. Read the interview here: https://lnkd.in/e5Rc3YZx #ESG #COP29 #Investing #PrivateMarkets

Downing makes two senior appointments in its Liquid Alternatives Team with the recruitment of Russell Catley, the founder and ex-CEO of Atlantic House and Paul Adams, ex-European head of Cash Equity and Derivative Sales at Royal Bank of Canada. Kostas Manolis, Partner and Head of Private Market Investments, Downing, commented: “We are delighted to have Russell and Paul join Downing. Russell’s experience of building and growing a successful fund business and Paul’s deep network in specialist distribution will be significant additions to our Liquid Alternatives team and are expected to make a major contribution to our continuing strategic growth as we expand our capabilities in response to client demand.” Find out more about the appointments here: https://lnkd.in/eiVEwq8j Welcome to the team, Russell and Paul! #LiquidAlternatives #AssetManagement

"On one side, the interest rate environment has really improved, which is positive. On the other hand, we've got the negative geopolitical environment, which has probably been underestimated, but the big elephant in the room for me now is the upcoming budget. But I’m feeling optimistic as AIM leads the UK small cap growth agenda - exactly where Rachel Reeve is focusing.” Judith MacKenzie. In a recent interview with Paul Hill of Vox Markets, Judith MacKenzie, Head of Downing Fund Managers, discusses her positive view on the markets, the impact the forthcoming budget could have on small and mid-caps, some current stocks that she’s excited about, and her outlook for UK equities. Watch the interview now: https://lnkd.in/eW6NAmYQ #UKequities #Autumnbudget #Investing

Fund Manager Simon Evan-Cook evaluates the performance of the Downing Fox multi-manager range over the past year in his review: One year on Fox Farm. “If you’ve heard from us before, you’ll know we love a metaphor, and the farming-investing one is too good to pass up. So, through the farm’s lens, we’ll examine the Fox Funds’ first year: What have we been doing? What has worked? And what hasn’t?” – Simon Evan-Cook. Read the review: https://lnkd.in/efQX8P4a #Fundmanagement #Investing #Multiasset

Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust PLC (DORE) has been shortlisted for Citywire's Investment Trust Awards 2024. 🎖 Find out more below.

We are pleased to announce the potential sale of our Swedish wind farm, Gabrielsberget. The potential sale will repay fully DORE’s revolving credit facility and fund further growth and re-investments in the Company’s hydropower portfolio. It is anticipated to complete in Q4 2024. Tom Williams, Partner, Head of Energy & Infrastructure at Downing, said: “It is testament to the expertise of our in-house asset management team that we have secured the marked increase in the asset’s value and now have the opportunity to realise it. This transaction will place the Company in a favourable position to capitalise on an attractive pipeline of internal and external investment opportunities in our continuing efforts to increase quantity and quality of returns for our shareholders.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ev9NijuV For our key documents and RNS information, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/eNHtT8dV #Infrastructure #Renewables #Wind #InvestmentCompanies #InvestmentTrusts #Hydropower #Renewablenergy

We are pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted for the ICGN Global Stewardship Disclosure Awards 2024, as one of four other investors in the category of asset managers under £60 billion AUM. The Awards recognise investors whose disclosures provide genuine insight into their stewardship policies, how the policies have been implemented, and their commitment to transparency and reporting to provide a model that other investors might follow - all of which leads to real outcomes. Congratulations to all the other finalists. We’re looking forward to the results! Find out more about the finalists here: https://lnkd.in/e_UxnFj8 #Awards #ICGN #Stewardship

Are you interested in learning more about Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust (DORE)?    It’s now got its own LinkedIn page. 👇    Follow along to keep up to date with any relevant news, insights and important announcements.  #DORE

📢 Upcoming webinar next week! The Golden Years: Tax planning for clients approaching retirement 📅 Tuesday, 1 October, 10.30am - 10.50am (CPD qualifying) The youngest “baby-boomers” are now 60 years old, and with the majority of UK wealth in their hands, what happens next is crucial. Join us for our upcoming webinar where we will be joined by Technical Connection's Managing Director, Tony Wickenden, and Director and Pensions expert, Claire Trott; alongside Andrew Baird, Strategic Partnership Manager at Downing. Together, they will tackle the following topics: 1. How to create appropriate income strategies that consider an all-asset approach 2. How to apply decumulation ‘best practice’ principles to minimise tax leakage on drawdown 3. Grasping the legislative context in relation to taking income and cash from pensions and transferring the value of pensions Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/eyY_pTAf This webinar is for investment professionals only. #IHT #TaxPlanning #FinancialPlanning #pensions #retirement