News & Insights: 01/04/2026

ICYMI - New appointments at Investec and BNPP AM; Southwark Labour Party manifesto launches with help of Energy Secretary Red Ed; and new homes in England to come with solar panels fitted as standard

In today’s newsletter, we’re pleased to announce that the Southwark Labour Party has launched its manifesto in hot anticipation of the May 7th Local Government Elections and it’s available here.

Also in related news, solar panels and heat pumps are to be fitted as standard on new homes and plug-in solar is to be made available in shops within months, according to a report by LBC News.

Furthermore, in case you missed it, Investec and BNP Paribas AM have each made a series of appointments with particular relevance to UK & European core infrastructure and real asset management.

UK Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband (pictured right) with Leader of Southwark Council, Sarah King (pictured left) and a strong and diverse contingent of elected (and unelected) Labour Party members