Asia-Pacific

Phoenix: Investors target developed markets for accretive returns

Samuel Chu, co-founder of Phoenix Property Investors, notes global change and demographic trends are reshaping APAC investment strategies.

APAC real estate sees activity rebound, despite fundraising dip

So far this year, 23 vehicles targeting APAC markets have closed with a capital raising total of $28.78bn, nearly double the totals from this time last year.

South Korea investors look to living sectors as Seoul’s office cycle matures

The government has begun to encourage the creation of institutional rental housing, leading to a new niche that major international players are moving to fill.

ADIA to invest up to $1.5bn in GLP’s Greater China business

The Emirati wealth fund is taking an initial $500m stake in GLP months after the data center and logistics manager sold its international business to Ares.

Schroders names former OTPP executive as head of Asia real estate

The current head of real estate, Andrew Moore, will stay with the firm, and in Hong Kong, as chairman of its Asia real estate business.

Colonial First State considers overseas real estate deployment

The Australian wealth manager and superfund provider sees potential opportunities to expand its all-Australian property book in markets such as European industrial.

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.