Pension Fund

DEI progress has stalled, not surrendered

Over the past decade, real estate DEI initiatives may have had some shortcomings, but the impacts were still positive. Now, political hurdles threaten to undo them.

Alternative real estate sectors ride a wave of investor interest

What was once viewed as a ‘nuts’ strategy is now accounting for a growing share of fundraising and transaction activity.

GPIF is shifting from the predictable to the tactical in real estate

As the world’s largest pension fund continues to expand its property portfolio, it is beginning to show more of its priorities as an investor.

Japan’s GPIF commits $200m to NREP

The investment represents GPIF’s second direct investment in a European real estate fund and its fourth overall in private real estate funds.

S2 Capital closes Fund II with backing from multifamily offices

The multifamily specialist’s latest vehicle also marks the first time the firm is making rescue capital investments.

Arizona pension makes another cut to its real estate allocation target 

The state retirement system is trimming its target to 15%, down from 20% in 2022, as one trustee expresses a lack of comfort with the asset class.

Artemis Real Estate Partners’ Harmon: A period when diversity led to results

Progressive data and partnerships have evidenced the benefits of a more diverse private real estate workforce, writes Deborah Harmon, co-CEO of Artemis Real Estate Partners.

Clifton Partners closes niche debut fund

The close represents a major milestone for Zain Fancy and his firm Clifton Partners, which was founded in 2011.

Europe expected to benefit from US investors’ loyalty to climate action

Sustainability chiefs tell PERE Network Europe Forum delegates that investors will shift allocations amid US ESG backlash.

CDPQ drops Ivanhoé Cambridge brand name amid restructuring

The Canadian pension fund says the rebrand will enable ‘a single identity’ across investment teams as it internalizes its $55bn property arm.