News Analysis

Borrower profile: Ballast Rock sees rising real estate allocations 

The manager is also seeing distressed opportunities amid tightening borrowing markets.

Stricter bank capital requirements could halt lending recovery

US bank lenders will face stricter capital requirements with proposed regulatory changes.

Taurus sets sights on rescue capital, preferred equity 

The Boston-based manager looks to focus on this area of the market through its Taurus Capital Solutions platform.

AEW’s Acton outlines link between office distress and negative CRE perceptions

The Boston-based manager’s head of research cites higher borrowing costs as a continued concern for the market.

Avrio’s Vicky Schiff on building a virtuous cycle in real estate

Vicky Schiff, chief executive of Avrio Management, is on a mission to prove that environmental and social improvements also make for better business, Rob Murray writes.

Expanding the C-PACE investor base

June saw Calvert Impact and PACE Equity launch Cut Carbon Notes, a finance program that is open to both institutional and retail investors.

Ares’ Arougheti: ‘We’re finding interesting opportunities’ in real estate debt

The Los Angeles-based manager raised an aggregate $500m for its funds targeting the strategy in the second quarter of 2023.

Five-year loans move into the spotlight

Fixed-rate loans have increased in popularity following months of market volatility.

Debt investors see strong CMBS relative value play

Basis Investment Group’s Tammy Jones says commercial mortgage back securities offer a chance for higher yields in a risk-off environment, but the opportunity is transitory.