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Thanks to Gravis for a most enjoyable evening and great to see so many impressive candidates for the Women in Financial Advice awards...

🌟 Last night, we were honoured to sponsor the annual Professional Adviser Women in Financial Advice Awards, an inspiring evening dedicated to recognising the incredible achievements of women in our industry. It was a privilege to see such high-calibre entries from all finalists, including Jenny Mills, who continue to raise the bar in financial advice. Congratulations to all the winners – your accomplishments are truly inspiring! 🏆👏 We are incredibly proud to have sponsored the 'Rising Star (Advice & Non Advice)' Award last night - well done to the incredible winners! A special shout-out to Jenna Brown for delivering an amazing speech, which left us all inspired. It was great to see such amazing support for The Girls' Network – a wonderful charity committed to empowering young women from disadvantaged backgrounds by connecting them with mentors and role models. Their work aligns so closely with the spirit of the evening, inspiring the next generation to achieve their potential. 💪✨ Proud to be part of an industry that champions women’s contributions and future leaders. Jo Groves | Dawn Crichard | Laura Miller | Cameron Gardner | Albane Poulin | Bianca McMillan | Jacob Kett | Sam Slator | Daniela Santos | #WomenInFinance #FinancialAdvice #Inspiration

📽 Missed the Asset TV Pension Fund Forum? Now you can catch up on the insights shared by Albane Poulin, Head of Private Credit at Gravis, in this must-watch panel discussion! In this engaging session, Albane dives into some of the most pressing topics shaping private markets today, including: 💼 Asset allocation challenges 🌍 Resilience in today’s macro environment ♻ Driving the energy transition 🎯 Don’t miss out on these valuable insights! Watch the full recording here: https://lnkd.in/e4QP9ahT #PrivateMarkets #AssetTV | Frank Meijer | Nick Cooney | Alison Bostock | Aegon Asset Management | LCP | ZEDRA Group

💻 The digital revolution: powered by concrete and cables 💻 🌐This morning at the Citywire Wealth Management Forum, Matthew Norris, manager of the VT Gravis Digital Infrastructure Income strategy, shared insights on the physical backbone of our digital lives. The transition from analogue to digital isn't just inevitable - it's happening at lightning speed. In the single minute it took you to start reading this post: 📱 16 million texts were received 📧 213 million emails sent 📷 122,000 pictures were captured 🔍 2.4 million Google searches performed Behind every message, stream, and search is the robust infrastructure making it all possible. From data centres to telecom towers, logistics warehouses supporting e-commerce, to fibre optic networks, Matt explored the opportunities for predictable long-term income that can be found by investing in the companies which own these physical infrastructure assets, vital to the transition to a digital world. You can learn more about the strategy here: https://lnkd.in/ecg2mJ-b Cameron Gardner | Jason Anderson | #DigitalInfrastructure #DigitalAssets #Digitalisation (No information contained here should be construed as providing financial, investment or other professional advice and should not be considered as a recommendation, invitation, or inducement to subscribe for, dispose of or purchase any such securities. Professional investors only. Capital at risk. Past performance is not a guide to future performance.)

Last night, some of the Gravis team attended the Citywire Investment Trust Awards in London, where GCP Infrastructure Investments Ltd was shortlisted in the 'Specialist Debt' category. We're incredibly grateful to Citywire for the recognition. A great night and well done to all the winners! #Awards #Citywire

Following Labour's first budget, Philip Kent provides a breakdown of its implications for UK infrastructure and clean energy. While the announcements underscored a strong commitment to decarbonisation, Phil highlights missed opportunities in accelerating specific support mechanisms necessary to achieve the 2030 clean power target.    Key takeaways include funding for carbon capture, Sizewell C, and EV charging, alongside an anticipated infrastructure strategy and Clean Power Action Plan - the details of which will be released in the spring.    Watch the full interview in the video below. #Infrastructure #NetZero #EnergyTransition

💼 The Autumn Budget has come and gone, and while the impact on person finances has attracted the most attention, there were also pledges for UK infrastructure and clean energy. Labour's continued push to position the UK as a clean energy superpower is notable, with £8bn allocated toward carbon capture, storage, hydrogen, and nuclear projects—key areas that Gravis has identified as essential for long-term sustainability and economic growth.   Philip Kent, CEO at Gravis, and Shayan Ratnasingam, senior research analyst at Gravis share their perspective that while the Budget commitments are promising, the scale of investment is still underwhelming, particularly with the Sixth Carbon Budget and the ambitious 2030 decarbonisation goals on the horizon. To meet these commitments, we’ll need a bold, long-term investment strategy that prioritises not only development but also the acceleration of project timelines. The £125m set aside for Great British Energy, though a good start, must be matched by initiatives that push us closer to the 140GW renewable capacity target in Labour’s manifesto.   The recent announcements, including Labour’s plans to boost UK infrastructure through housing, transport, and broadband upgrades, are exciting. But to achieve the UK's infrastructure and Net Zero ambitions, we’ll need to see greater momentum and financial backing in the coming months.   Let’s hope Labour’s upcoming spring announcements offer the “step change” needed to drive this agenda forward.    You can read more details on their thoughts here: https://lnkd.in/eUx32Y9v   #CleanEnergy #Infrastructure #AutumnBudget #UKEnergyTransition

"🔊Behind the AI boom: Philip Kent on investing in digital infrastructure   In the latest episode of The Advice Show, Philip Kent, CEO at Gravis, delves into the lesser-known drivers of the AI revolution - beyond the tech giants we all recognise.   From energy-intensive data centres to essential tower infrastructure, Phil highlights the companies fuelling the digitalisation trend that supports our digital age.   "Digitalisation is a theme that isn't going away. While the public eye often focuses on front-facing tech giants, there's significant investment required behind the scenes in data, energy, and tower businesses to keep pace with growing AI demands."   He also shares his thoughts on the UK’s fiscal outlook, including Rachel Reeves' anticipated Budget, and what it might mean for infrastructure investments. He backs the plans confirmed by Reeves to relax the UK’s fiscal rules provided that “borrowing is for capital investment rather than effectively funding operating costs”.   The podcast concludes with his views on whether now is a good time to invest in infrastructure, and the yields and discounts available on investment companies in this space.   Catch the full episode to hear more insights from Phil on the future of digital infrastructure, Labour’s growth agenda, and how to invest in AI’s backbone responsibly here: https://lnkd.in/e-9d_Jav   #Digitalisation #Infrastructure #GCPInfrastructureInvestments   (No information contained here should be construed as providing financial, investment or other professional advice and should not be considered as a recommendation, invitation, or inducement to subscribe for, dispose of or purchase any such securities. Professional investors only. Capital at risk. Past performance is not a guide to future performance.)"

📢 Albane Poulin, Head of Private Credit at Gravis, will be taking part in an insightful panel discussion at the upcoming Asset TV Pension Fund Forum on Private Markets.   Here's a sneak peak at some of the critical topics on the agenda:   💼 Asset allocation challenges: With limited exit options in private equity, investors are facing hurdles in capital reallocation, impacting portfolio flexibility. Albane will discuss how private credit can serve as a powerful complement to traditional fixed income, offering higher yields, downside protection and diversification.   🌍 Macro environment resilience: Essential to society and offering both stability and consistent income uncorrelated to broader economic cycles - tune in to explore why infrastructure should be a cornerstone in diversified portfolios.   ♻ Accelerating the energy transition: With limited government funding, private investment is crucial to decarbonisation and digitalisation. Albane will explore the critical role of long-term energy storage, carbon capture, and hydrogen in the push toward net zero.   🎯 Don't miss the chance to gain insight into the role of private credit in today's financial landscape. Register using this link: https://lnkd.in/ejr5scTZ #PrivateMarkets #AssetTV | Frank Meijer | Nick Cooney | Alison Bostock | Aegon Asset Management | LCP | ZEDRA Group

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