Pension Fund

Many firms are seeking ways to secure dry powder in the event of an economic slowdown, but these tactics do not always benefit investors.

Benign interest rates with continued urbanization and economic growth, supports the case for Asia-Pacific real estate, say investors.

Ignore the increasingly feverish political climate: a healthy US economy is still a big draw for investors in the Americas, argue executives from Allianz, Ivanhoé Cambridge and MIRA Real Estate.

Modest growth is expected in European property markets as macro-economic momentum dissipates, but the sector still offers attractive returns, say experts from Allianz, Ivanhoé Cambridge and MIRA Real Estate.

The built environment is undergoing rapid evolution across the world due to structural and macroeconomic trends. Brett Robson, head of real estate, tells PERE how MIRA Real Estate is adapting its business to stay ahead and stay competitive.

Three investment executives from the country’s Government Pension Investment Fund have joined the life insurance company in recent months, prompting the insurer to increase its allocation from 3 to 10 percent.

Climate concerns have historically been an afterthought for North American capital, but that is changing, as evidenced by the $240bn pension’s new sustainability plan.

Japanese investors told delegates at the annual PERE conference that they were focused on diversifying their property portfolios in the face of an expected correction.

The Canadian pension has scaled up its credit operations in North America and Europe and is turning to China and India as part of a global expansion.

Scott Chan, deputy CIO for the $240bn pension, and Mike DiRe, head of real estate, tell PERE about the CalSTRS collaborative model and what it means moving forward.