Regions

Institutional capital in Asia-Pacific is eyeing the Anglosphere

The region’s investors will increasingly look to broaden its geographic footprint in English-speaking countries outside of the US, writes CJ Morrell, head of Japan at Fiera Capital.

Sixth Street proposes $1bn take-private of Plymouth Industrial REIT

The San Francisco-based manager has made a nonbinding offer for the Boston-based listed company and its 32 million-square-foot US warehouse portfolio.

South Korea’s NPS upped real estate commitments by 19% in 2024

The pension fund added at least 10 new funds and direct investments to its real estate portfolio last year.

AEW promotes Gina Szymanski to CIO of its public REIT platform

As lead investor for the Boston-based manager’s $4bn global securities business, she succeeds Robert Oosterkamp, who is leaving for an undisclosed new venture.

’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.

Managers cannot opt out of the sustainability spotlight

The issue has fallen down the industry’s priority list, but other groups are still holding property owners accountable for their climate actions.

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.

What’s in a hard-cap?

Setting an upper limit for a vehicle’s size still serves an important purpose in today’s tough real estate fundraising market.

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.