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Sentinel taps Aviva’s Ben Sanderson to head its new London office

The US manager aims to build a UK living investment platform.

CBRE IM joins elite cohort with second secondaries fund

The firm, which closed its first vehicle in the series just three years ago, now has raised one of the largest funds ever in the strategy.

KKR raises $1.1bn for third European opportunistic fund

The New York-based manager plans to deploy the proceeds into in the hospitality, logistics and living sectors, among others.

AIA hires new investment consulting head

Rowan Cook joins the pan-Asian insurer from rival firm FWD following predecessor Phil Joubert’s move from AIA to Oaktree Capital Management last year.

USS partners with Fiera for UK logistics development JV

The UK private pension scheme is considering further value-add investment opportunities for its domestic and international property portfolio.

Managers shrug off Trump’s proposed ban on institutional homebuying

Fund managers have largely focused on developing purpose-built single-family properties in recent years rather than buying existing assets.

Heitman teams up with Japanese managers for landmark deals

Heitman and Japan’s SMFL MIRAI are eyeing more investments together in both Japan and the broader Asia-Pacific market.

Look Ahead 2026: Investors will address underallocation to Europe

Clarion Partners CEO David Gilbert sees an opportune moment for investors internationally to rebalance their allocations to the region.

Look Ahead 2026: Asian real estate M&A will accelerate, most notably in the living sector

Rava Partners’ Joe Gagnon expects consolidation to move beyond the logistics sector as investors eye opportunities in multifamily and student housing.