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Crayon Partners: Investing in Europe’s future homeowners  

Published on 05 Feb 2026

Crayon Partners’ Crayon Jaune strategy addresses Europe’s housing affordability gap by providing a structured rent-to-own pathway for middle-income households excluded from mortgage markets. Launched in 2025 as an Article 8 SFDR fund, it acquires well-located residential assets and enables tenants to convert part of their rent into a future deposit, typically building up to 90% of the required equity within two to three years. The model delivers high tenant retention, stable income and clear exit visibility, demonstrating how social mobility, affordability and institutional-grade returns can be aligned within a scalable residential investment framework.

INREV Academy Certificate Assessment - Corporate Finance - Gianluca Marcato  

Published on 08 Jan 2026

Link – Climate resilience-linked insurance renewal  

Published on 17 Dec 2025

Link invested HK$5 million in flood-resilience measures and engaged 22 insurers through a resilience-focused roadshow. A Sustainability-Linked Insurance model developed with AXA demonstrated a 10–20% potential reduction in flood losses. In 2025, Link achieved an 11.7% premium reduction, doubled water-damage sub-limits, secured two-year coverage, and negotiated an additional 7.5% performance-linked discount. Despite severe weather in 2025, claims decreased by 66% compared with 2023.

Bywater – Paradise Building  

Published on 17 Dec 2025

Paradise SE11 is a low-carbon office development in central London designed to meet RIBA 2030 and LETI benchmarks. The project adopts a mass-timber structure supported by a concrete core, achieving a substantial reduction in embodied carbon. Circularity measures include a demountable timber frame and non-permanent fire-protection boards, enabling future material recovery and storing a significant volume of CO₂. The fully electric building aligns with CRREM 2034 and achieves EPC A and BREEAM Excellent. Engagement with local students informed the façade design.