Borrowers

CTP turns to Asian banks for circa €280m financing

The Dutch logistics developer can use a portion of the proceeds for its proposed expansion into Vietnam.

HIG sources €1.4bn for Greece-focused platforms

Greek lender Piraeus Bank arranged the refinancing of the hospitality and logistics portfolios.

SCOR scoops newcomers to real estate debt in €260m fundraise

The manager says there is ‘momentum’ behind its fundraising activities as it targets a €500m final close.

Bank of England’s move to hold rates steady sparks debt volatility

UK swap rates and eurozone rose ahead of the UK central bank’s announcement that it would hold rates at 3.75%.

Savills says Eastdil deal will expand its capabilities with little overlap

The $921m acquisition will give Savills greater exposure to the US market and accelerate its ambition to offer clients investment banking services.

Iran war looms large over MIPIM

The potential impact of the developing crisis was the key topic of discussion in Cannes.

Back leverage: Survey finds adoption is rapidly accelerating among managers

The financing tool is a ‘defining force’ in Europe’s real estate market, says Knight Frank Capital Advisory.

Lenders rewire for the data centre boom

Real estate lenders are finding multiple entry points to the sector, but competing with infrastructure capital requires a new approach to underwriting.