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Lazard: Investor optimism underpins fundraising recovery

With investor sentiment improving last year, the picture for capital flows in 2026 looks brighter, writes James Jacobs, head of real assets for Lazard’s private capital advisory group.

Perspectives 2026: Investors rekindle their ambitions for private real estate

Real estate has underperformed for most investors, yet high levels of under-allocation together with an improved outlook are prompting a return to fresh commitments.

Ares Management on how private capital is stepping in where banks ease off

Asia’s economic tailwinds are creating particularly compelling opportunities for alternative lenders, say Ares’ Edwin Wong and Dinesh Goel.

Doubts loom over green finance outcomes

While sustainable loan volumes continue to grow, borrowers are beginning to question whether the drawbacks outweigh the benefits, writes James Alker.

Download PERE’s 2026 Asia Credit report

In the report: How private capital is reshaping the APAC property lending landscape; Alternatives lenders find opportunity as banks pull back; Sustainability-linked loans face a credibility risk; Plus, expert comment from Ares Management.

Macquarie on logistics real estate’s transition as global markets reset

Vacancy shifts, land scarcity and automation pressures are reshaping markets around the world, say Macquarie Asset Management’s Julia Huang, James Bechely-Crundall and James Besson.

Asia-Pacific debt markets slowly diversify

Private capital is chipping away at entrenched monopolies across the region, writes James Alkers.

DNE Group on how times are changing for Chinese logistics

Asia’s largest logistics market has had a rough ride, but with development pipelines declining and demand rebounding, premium assets are there for the taking, says DNE Group’s Keaton Yu.

New World addresses investor interest amid Blackstone speculation

Hong Kong developer responds to report that the PE firm is in talks to become its largest shareholder.

Aware Super’s Damien Webb to become chief investment officer at Brighter Super

The A$36bn Queensland-based superannuation fund is turning to an experienced global investor who wants to sharpen its use of technology to drive performance.