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Alternative real estate sectors ride a wave of investor interest

What was once viewed as a ‘nuts’ strategy is now accounting for a growing share of fundraising and transaction activity.

ESR’s $7bn privatization sparks leadership overhaul

One high-level external hire is former Starwood co-head of Europe David Matheson, who previously sat on the board of ESR.

King Street closes $950m special situations fund in ‘most attractive market since GFC’

Paul Brennan, co-head of real estate at the firm, says all the European fund’s investments so far have had a credit focus.

More Asia leadership execs exit Schroders after reshuffle

The UK asset manager’s APAC head of wealth is leaving, along with Singapore and South Asia chief Lily Choh, amid a cost-cutting drive.

Japan’s GPIF commits $200m to NREP

The investment represents GPIF’s second direct investment in a European real estate fund and its fourth overall in private real estate funds.

S2 Capital closes Fund II with backing from multifamily offices

The multifamily specialist’s latest vehicle also marks the first time the firm is making rescue capital investments.

TPG Angelo Gordon reshuffles Asia real estate leadership

The executive changes come as the firm’s long-time Asia real estate head, Wilson Leung, prepares for his upcoming retirement.

AXA IM Alts’ Scemama: Macro forces reinforce interest in real assets

The importance of asset management has remained constant in a changing world, writes Isabelle Scemama, global head of AXA IM Alts.

Artemis Real Estate Partners’ Harmon: A period when diversity led to results

Progressive data and partnerships have evidenced the benefits of a more diverse private real estate workforce, writes Deborah Harmon, co-CEO of Artemis Real Estate Partners.

Blackstone’s Meghji: Evolving to outperform

Performance and growth across the real estate industry has been driven by continued evolution across asset types, geographies and capital sources, writes Nadeem Meghji, global co-head of Blackstone Real Estate.