Managers

Charter Hall secures Challenger Life mandate, raises retail fund

The Australian firm now manages the annuities provider’s direct property portfolio, previously overseen by Elanor Investors Group.

’Those just starting are behind’: Private real estate eyes a 401(k) windfall

The PERE Podcast takes stock of private real estate’s push for retirement savings with Private Funds CFO’s Bill Myers and Meketa’s Hannah Schriner.

Female founder Angel Li: ’At that moment I felt unstoppable’

On The PERE Podcast, the Avatar Capital founding partner reflects on her debut fundraise, erasing self-doubt and supporting the next generation of women leaders.

Rising manager stake sales reflect greater fundraising confidence

A Hodes Weill report finds a surge in deals for non-controlling interests as buyers underwrite AUM growth for real estate managers.

HighBrook seeks capital for maiden data center strategy

The manager is raising a dedicated vehicle in the sector, alongside separate US- and Europe-focused flagship funds for the first time.

S2 enters industrial market with purchase of Fort Capital 

The Dallas-based multifamily specialist hopes to scale its logistics holdings to rival its residential portfolio.

HSBC names new leader for real assets business

The new hire held senior leadership positions at Deutsche Bank, including head of alternatives and fund solutions APAC.

Keppel’s Tan: ‘I think we bought well’ with Aermont

With Aermont’s net profit rising by 31% in H1, Keppel is eyeing more global M&As, according to its latest financial briefing.

Carlyle raises $9bn for largest property fund yet

The Washington, DC-based manager closed its latest opportunistic fund above its $8bn target within a shorter-than-average timeframe.

Hillhouse-backed Samty closes Japan-focused debut fund in two months

The firm, which is among a select few managers raising dedicated hospitality funds in the region, is eyeing additional vehicles targeting the multifamily sector.