Central banks are hiking rates due to high energy prices, resilient economic growth and a stable labour market. While these drivers could reverse, structural forces have also helped to push yields higher.

DPAM has updated its country sustainability rankings for emerging countries and OECD member states, drawn from our proprietary country model. This edition of the reports focuses on Belgium and the Philippines. What do the underlying indicators reveal about the long-term resilience of these countries?

Investing in direct real estate can be costly and cumbersome. It typically requires large upfront capital, ongoing maintenance and management, tenant management, financing, and offers less flexibility when one wants to sell.

Listed real estate, on the other hand, lets investors buy exposure to property markets through stock exchanges. This offers a liquid way to gain exposure to a broad range of property types across various regions.

And there are many more advantages to this asset class than meet the eye. Let’s take a closer look.