Managers

Asia-Pacific real estate’s shifting image over the decade

The role played by the region and its domestic institutions on the global private real estate stage has grown meaningfully over the past decade.

What does the next decade hold for private real estate?

Technological evolution and climate-related obsolescence are both emerging trends on real estate investors’ radar, but so is the potential reclassification of the entire asset class.

Former CLSA executives raise $105m for NPS-backed debut fund

The vehicle’s capital sources are split between Asian family offices and institutional investors that include the South Korean pension fund.

Prologis: Tariff ‘noise’ is not slowing industrial demand

The warehouse giant reported a record level of build-to-suit development starts and resilient leasing in Q2.

Resi giant Greystar launches dedicated private wealth team

The South Carolina-based manager and top US apartment owner has brought in HarbourVest’s Stephen Mullin to lead appeals to family offices, RIAs.

Blackstone to pump $25bn into US data center, energy JV

The mega-manager’s real estate and infra funds will partner with Pennsylvania utility company PPL and begin construction in the next three years.

AEW raises largest property fund yet, but falls short of $2bn target

The Boston-based manager closed its 10th diversified North American opportunistic vehicle on $1.77bn in commitments.

What LPs look for in affordable housing funds

Investors want to participate in community development projects, rather than just turn over units, and they can easily discern between the two.

Waterton hires CIO from Blackstone portfolio company

Former Lennar exec John W Gray succeeds retiring investment chief Rick Hurd as the Chicago-based firm looks to grow its development business.

Drake Real Estate Partners closes largest fund yet after pivoting to institutions

The New York-based manager, which traditionally sourced its capital from family offices, is also shifting its deployment focus to alternative sectors.