Pension Fund

CalSTRS backs emerging data center firm amid $1.2bn allocation spree

The teachers pension’s biggest real estate commitment last year was to a new relationship with hyperscale developer BlackChamber Group.

APG’s Torre: ‘We would look to be investing again’

The Dutch investor, which was a more active seller than buyer over the past few years, sees opportunities in office, retail and China.

Madison International names first South Korea hire, eyes Seoul office

The New York-based firm’s Korean investors include the National Pension Service of Korea, which has invested in at least two of its funds.

Non-traditional core funds are on the rebound

Alternatives-focused vehicles in the lower-risk, lower-return strategy are seeing a resurgence in demand.

Inside Toronto Transit’s real estate portfolio overhaul

The Canadian pension’s chief investment officer, Andrew Greene, tells PERE why it plans to transition its real estate portfolio from mostly direct holdings to majority fund commitments.

Blackstone raises $8bn for fifth debt fund, matching predecessor

The New York manager picked up large commitments from CalPERS and the UK’s Border to Coast Partnership in addition to other public pensions.

Australian Retirement Trust’s Lee: Managers will need ‘to have courage’

The Australian super fund’s head of real estate says his team will be asking their partners ‘challenging’ questions amid protracted market difficulties.

Oxford Properties’ green new deal

Tina Pristovsek and Hala El Akl of Oxford Properties explain why borrowers’ energy emissions data should be mission critical for lenders.

Private real estate executives are bullish on retail again

The once-overlooked category was back in the spotlight at the PERE Network’s America Forum.

VIDEO: Aware Super’s Moran to look at investing in Asia, US

The Australian super fund’s senior portfolio manager said the investor will focus on developing a strategy for the two regions over the next year.