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Hong Kong’s Link hires Redevco’s Slater as incoming CEO

Despite the executive’s experience with building a private funds platform, he will not lead that effort at his future firm.

Australia’s Rest eyes US property in private markets ramp-up

Private markets head Marina Pasika on why the superfund avoids ‘bucketing’ its portfolio by asset class and how its thematic view extends to unlisted real estate.

Ohio Teachers to focus on income-producing assets as it repositions portfolio

The pension fund with $8bn in real estate holdings plans to continue selling office assets and limit its REIT exposure while prioritizing industrial and retail.

NBIM doubles down on US retail with $500m commitment

The Norwegian wealth fund’s venture with Charlotte-based Asana Partners follows last month’s investment in US shopping center owner ECHO Realty.

GPIF names sole head of real estate

Only one of the pension giant’s property co-heads will now lead the business, ending a dual-leadership structure introduced in December 2024.

Value-add strategies move into the spotlight

Capital raised for value-add funds has surged amid a scarcity of blockbuster fund closures or launches in the opportunistic space.

What’s at stake for UK private real estate post-Starmer?

Managers consider how the transition to a new prime minister could affect the country’s property market – and its standing with global investors.

Lazard: Investors place premium on operational real estate

Institutional investors are increasingly focused on sectors that require active management, according to James Jacobs, head of real assets for Lazard’s private capital advisory group.

Urban Partners appoints North American investor relations lead

Ex-Niam executive Jennifer Andersson will look to deepen the Northern Europe-focused manager’s capital relationships in the US and Canada.

Aware Super makes debut commitment to student housing

The Australian super fund has pledged €426m to a venture that will also provide its first exposure to German real estate.