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Data center strikes emphasize data sovereignty importance for Europe

Attacks on digital infrastructure in the Middle East were among the talking points during last week’s MIPIM conference in Cannes.

Rest Super backs Nuveen’s US Cities Retail Fund

The investor is one of three Australian superannuation funds that committed $330m to the vehicle’s latest round of fundraising.

ADIA commits up to $500m to Dignari Capital in private credit push

The Middle Eastern sovereign wealth fund has formed a separately managed account with the Hong Kong-based firm.

Fortress launches 1031 real estate exchange platform

The initiative marks the New York-based firm’s push into raising and deploying private wealth capital in core-plus real estate.

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.

ADIA, Ardian expand secondaries partnership into real estate

The platform will focus on opportunities in the US and Europe, with future growth contingent upon its track record.

HSBC Life plans return to real estate via value-add funds

The $120bn AUM insurer aims to diversify its US-heavy, core-focused property portfolio, with an eye on Asian assets, said its CIO.

MSCI on signs of an incoming transaction market recovery

Deals have stalled in both number and volume, but an increase in large trades and record data center deployment are driving up momentum, according to Tom Leahy, head of EMEA real assets research at MSCI.

GEPS to double real estate exposure over next five years

In a pivot away from single-asset investments, the South Korean pension plans to commit $250m to commingled funds in the next 12 months.