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Alterra closes IOS fund ahead of target and hard-cap

Fundraising for Alterra IOS Venture III was completed within eight months, well ahead of the average time managers are in the market raising their funds.

Ivanhoé Cambridge’s Palladitcheff: ‘Head-hunters think I’m a transformational CEO’

In her departing interview, the outgoing president and chief executive officer of CDPQ’s real estate business talks about leaving the job, her next role and her ‘natural’ successor.

ACORE Capital closes largest debt fund of 2024 to date

At a size of $1.4bn, ACORE Credit Partners II is also the joint fourth-largest private real estate fund closed globally so far this year.

Investors decide it is time to discuss trophies again

Amid a stalled private real estate marketplace, institutional investors at the PERE Network Europe Forum contemplated how now could be a good time to buy large office and retail properties.

Under-allocated investors eye European residential deals

Markets that are non-regulated or have distress potential are at the top of the menu, investors told delegates at the PERE Network Europe Forum.

Deep Dive: Why 2024 looks bright for the sector-specialists

While the largest diversified funds still rule the pack, capital is increasingly flowing to vehicles with a singular investment focus.

Malaysia’s KWAP to double real estate AUM by 2025

In addition to expanding into non-core strategies, the investor is planning to increase its pool of real estate funds from five to 15 by 2025.

Three essential things to know about CalSTRS’ Mike DiRe

The following tidbits give a further glimpse into the character of one of the best-known investor names in private real estate.

Investors pivot from Asia to the West for higher returns

Hong Kong’s AIA, Malaysia’s KWAP and Employees Retirement System of Texas are among those looking to prioritize opportunities in the US.

Mike DiRe wants you to ‘challenge the way you invest’

CalSTRS’ head of private markets pushed for big changes during his 20-plus years at one of the world’s largest property investors. He is not done pushing yet.