Asia-Pacific

StepStone launches core/core-plus real estate platform

The New York-based private markets investment firm has hired a longtime UBS executive to lead the global business.

Hillhouse-backed Logicap’s new fund draws Japanese investors

Following its latest JV with Hulic, the firm is seeing more interest from Japanese capital for its upcoming opportunistic vehicle in India.

‘A more discerning market’: What’s driving real estate’s fundraising upswing

The PERE Podcast breaks down a budding recovery in real estate capital formation, with insights from Bain Capital’s Ryan Cotton.

GIC’s latest deal adds a twist to its public REIT streak

With its Realty Income partnership, the $900bn sovereign wealth fund has teamed up with a listed firm looking to bridge both sides of the market.

GLP creates new China CEO role

The leadership transition is part of a broader strategy to integrate its China operations and coincides with reported plans for a Hong Kong IPO this year.

AIA hires new investment consulting head

Rowan Cook joins the pan-Asian insurer from rival firm FWD following predecessor Phil Joubert’s move from AIA to Oaktree Capital Management last year.

Will these be great vintage years for Japan real estate? 

Deployment in the market has hit record levels. But strong returns on those investments are far from a sure bet.

Heitman teams up with Japanese managers for landmark deals

Heitman and Japan’s SMFL MIRAI are eyeing more investments together in both Japan and the broader Asia-Pacific market.

Look Ahead 2026: Asian real estate M&A will accelerate, most notably in the living sector

Rava Partners’ Joe Gagnon expects consolidation to move beyond the logistics sector as investors eye opportunities in multifamily and student housing.