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APG’s Vaessen on the impact of AI on human capital

The Dutch pension investor’s head of research and analytics real assets believes AI helps to democratize investment team discussions.

Former Cerberus executive joins GID Investment Advisers

The new recruit completes the Atlanta-based manager’s global hiring spree of senior capital raisers over the past year.

Noble hires Fifth Wall’s head of capital formation for new role

Angela Johnson will focus on cultivating new investment opportunities emerging in the US hospitality sector.

ActivumSG appoints fundraising veteran Lemer for growth drive

The firm has hired a former EQT Exeter executive to lead investor engagement, fundraising, co-investment and business development functions.

Three essential things to know about CalSTRS’ Mike DiRe

The following tidbits give a further glimpse into the character of one of the best-known investor names in private real estate.

Mike DiRe wants you to ‘challenge the way you invest’

CalSTRS’ head of private markets pushed for big changes during his 20-plus years at one of the world’s largest property investors. He is not done pushing yet.

PIMCO on why it pays to see a fuller picture as a long-term investor

Exposure to public and private equity and debt grants perspective, say John Murray, managing director, global private real estate, PIMCO, and Francois Trausch, CEO and CIO, PIMCO Prime Real Estate.

VIDEO: INA’s Budiman expects 2024 to be an ‘exciting year’

Indonesia’s first and only sovereign wealth fund expects to expand its real estate allocation to 15% over the next five years.

Pollack leaves Blackstone for top post at Starwood Capital

Pollack will be joining the firm at a time when alternative lenders are expected to be able to significantly increase their market share.

BlackRock names new global co-heads of real estate

The executives will be the New York-based asset manager’s first dedicated heads of real estate since Marcus Sperber departed in 2019.