The quarter was marked by increased market volatility, driven by geopolitical uncertainty following the escalation of the war in Iran. Global equity markets weakened, while interest rates rose amid inflation concerns. Norwegian markets proved relatively resilient during the quarter, supported by higher energy prices, and the Norwegian krone strengthened compared with recent periods.
For many countries, energy has become as much a national security priority as a climate policy issue. For investors, this shift has turned the energy transition into a long term structural investment trend. And as energy’s role in geopolitics continues to grow, investment in renewable energy accelerates.
A sharp rise in oil and gas prices following the attack on Iran has prompted Storebrand Asset Management to downgrade global equities from overweight to neutral.
The fourth quarter of 2025 was characterized by heightened market volatility amid rising geopolitical tensions, renewed tariff uncertainty, and slowing global growth momentum. Our multi‑asset approach keeps us well positioned to help clients navigate this uncertainty through simple access to diversification.
Storebrand Real Estate has acquired a residential portfolio of 13 residential assets totaling 999 apartments in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area through its core plus fund, Storebrand Nordic Real Estate Fund II (SNRE II).
Storebrand Nordic Real Estate Fund II (SNRE II) completed its second closing on 19 December 2025 and is now increasing its target size to a level closer to the fund’s hard cap of EUR 500 million. Two and a half months after the fund’s launch, more than 80 per cent of the available capital has already been invested.
In response to investors' growing interest in the Nordic real estate market, Storebrand has chosen to streamline its corporate structure and gather its expertise in real estate in an independent company, Storebrand Real Estate.
Storebrand Real Estate, through its core plus fund Storebrand Nordic Real Estate II (SNRE II), has acquired two residential properties in Espoo, Finland.
Storebrand Real Estate is strengthening its presence in the Danish residential market through the first acquisition made by its recently launched Storebrand Real Estate Fund II.
New analysis confirms Nordic companies outperform global peers on nature-related impacts, but growing risks in key sectors demand targeted investor action.
Building on the success of its first Nordic fund, Storebrand Real Estate is now launching its successor, Storebrand Nordic Real Estate Fund II (SNRE II). The new fund has a target size of €300 million, of which approximately two-thirds has already been committed.
Net Q2 revenue of NOK 806 million.
Net positive flow of 3 billion from institutional clients in the quarter, while total net flow is negative by 1 billion due to changes in captive portfolios Net Q2 outflow of NOK 1 billion.
AuM of NOK 1.507 billion.
The second quarter of 2025 was marked by continued market turmoil in April, with a comeback in May and June. Storebrand Asse
Global automaker failed to reform its practice of actively lobbying against climate regulations and policies.
Decision based on deforestation impact of mining project in the Amazon.
"The quarter has undoubtedly been marked by turbulence, and we expect the landscape going forward to be more volatile than in previous years. However, we remain cautiously optimistic that some degree of stabilization will return in the financial markets, making a steady, long-term perspective more important than ever"
Storebrand Fastigheter AB has appointed Henrik Bastman as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Marita Loft, who has chosen to retire after 13 years as CEO of the company.
10 years ago, Storebrand AM launched the world's first commercial green bond fund*, building on the World Bank’s issuance of the first-ever green bond in 2008. Since then, the market for green bonds has mushroomed, with more than US $1 trillion of sustainable bonds now being issued annually.
Storebrand Asset Management (SAM) has made the strategic decision to transition all fund strategies currently registered in Norway to Swedish domicile. This significant step will commence in 2025 and underscores SAM’s commitment to strengthening its position in the Nordic financial market.
"We are particularly concerned by recent suggested amendments that would extend the delay in the EUDR’s introduction and undermine the content of the legislation, in particular traders exempted from the EUDR’s requirements, since they are key participants in the supply chains that need to be monitored".
COP 16 has concluded, leaving behind a mixed legacy of both progress and concern. While important agreements to support biodiversity were achieved, they failed to reach consensus on key issues related to finance. COP 16 suspended without the adoption of a resource mobilization strategy to scale up finance for biodiversity and mainstream biodiversity in the financial planning of governments.
