Asia-Pacific

The firm has added medical, life sciences and research-related real estate assets to its latest flagship fund strategy.

The healthcare specialist has hired InfraRed’s former chief investment officer in Asia to lead the new real estate platform.

The New York-based firm’s Asia value-add series, known for its strategic evolution, is shifting into non-traditional property types.

The gap between target and actual allocations to the asset class is wider than ever, according to the firm’s annual investor survey.

Two deals with EQT-Exeter valued at more than $10bn would see the sovereign wealth fund rebuild its exposure to real estate’s most prized asset class.

With COP26 in full swing, the newly launched 2021 PERE Global Awards will include ESG categories for the first time, recognizing groups doing their part to fight climate change.

The new vehicle, formed with Japanese manager Samurai Capital, will focus on real estate assets with a social impact without having a lower return target.

Private real estate’s most-coveted accolades are back and with notable additions. Participants can now enter ESG and proptech categories as part of an enlarged offering.

Germany’s largest public pension group has forged a partnership with the New York-based private markets investment firm to diversify its property portfolio.

The firm has recently ventured into the country’s logistics sector by acquiring three logistics properties for $240 million.