Investors

The firms have re-upped for Nuveen’s latest fund, with CPP’s head of APAC credit Raymond Chan citing ‘attractive opportunities’ in the Australian market.

The portfolio comprises nine modern self-storage facilities across Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Galway and Waterford.

Metrics Credit Partners suspended redemptions in a A$3.3bn real estate debt fund while it finalises audit-driven valuation changes.

Retail investors may be reducing their private market exposure for now, but many real estate debt professionals are optimistic they can tap retail cash through semi-liquid fund structures over the longer term.

As banks retreat from parts of the market, private lenders are filling the gap with flexible capital and through greater interaction with public markets, argue PIMCO’s Roman Kogan and Seray Incoglu.

Rate uncertainty is driving pricing dislocation and opportunity, says Manulife Investment Management’s Jessica Lee, as more institutional investors view real estate credit as a natural complement to other investments in their portfolios.

Real estate credit is in fashion, but today’s uncertain macro environment demands conservatism and patience, says Derby Lane founder Adam Piekarski.

The North Carolina-based manager, now The Oak Companies, aims to expand its retail and institutional investment platforms.