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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.