Today, Angelika de Harder – vice president, business development at IFM Investors – shares her thoughts on the Nordic region and what she sees as some of the strongest trends among Nordic investors.
My name is… Angelika de Harder
I work for… IFM Investors, a global asset manager, founded and owned by pension funds, with capabilities in infrastructure equity and debt, private equity, private credit, real estate and listed equities. Our purpose is to invest, protect and grow the long-term retirement savings of working people.
The company has been active in the Nordic region since… 2017
And I have been active in the region since… 2011
I’m currently based in… Amsterdam
We cover… the Nordics at large and have investors in Sweden, Norway and Denmark, with assets in Finland and Sweden.
Our AUM in Europe is… USD 14 billion.
My favourite hotels in the Nordic region are… Hotel Haven in Helsinki and the Konsulat Hotel, Curio Collection in Reykjavik. They both have that same cozy, welcoming vibe, so even though they’re in different cities, they remind me of each other.
My favourite event venues in the Nordic region are… yet to be decided! We have client events in February at the Savoy in Helsinki and Hotel Diplomat in Stockholm, so I’m hoping they will top the list!
When we arrange client meetings/presentations we prefer to hold these… at our clients’ offices. We really enjoy visiting our clients in their own environment.
The clearest trend among fund selectors and institutional investors in the Nordics right now is… a shift in infrastructure mindset. In terms of infrastructure, Nordic investors are building sustainability and technology into their long-term strategies, not just adding them on top. They want portfolios that can handle macro uncertainty and are ready for the future. This means more focus on investments that support the energy transition and digital connectivity, and less on short-term moves.
Fund selectors and institutional investors in the Nordic region worry most (talk most) about… how to combine resilience with sustainability in an uncertain world. Inflation, interest rates and regulation create pressure, while climate targets and technology disruption add complexity. That is why topics like digital infrastructure, data centres and energy efficiency are often discussed.
Fund selectors and institutional investors in the Nordic region should consider… Infrastructure. It is increasingly recognized for its ability to provide diversification, inflation protection and stable cash flows – qualities that are highly valued in today’s volatile environment.
Currently I see most demand for… both infrastructure equity and debt across the risk return spectrum – particularly in energy transition assets such as renewable generation, grid upgrades, and battery storage. For example, one of our assets is a battery energy storage project in Finland. These investments not only support energy security and enable the efficient integration of renewables but also deliver local impact by strengthening regional energy systems and contributing to climate goals – a key priority we hear from Nordic investors.
Today, Angelika de Harder – vice president, business development at IFM Investors – shares her thoughts on the Nordic region and what she sees as some of the strongest trends among Nordic investors. My name is… Angelika de Harder I work for… IFM Investors, a global asset manager, founded and owned by pension funds, with capabilities in infrastructure equity and debt, private equity, private credit, real estate and listed equities. Our purpose is to invest, protect and grow the long-term retirement savings of working people. The company has been active in the Nordic region since… 2017 And I have beenIf you’re new to Tell Media Group, create an account first.
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