Asia-Pacific

After Brookfield held an institutional close on what is set to be its largest-ever real estate fund, the firm’s CIO for real estate sees investors growing in confidence as transactions tick up.

Joseph Tien’s departure follows other leadership changes at Hines, including the exit of Europe CIO Alexander Knapp.

On the back of growing expatriate demand and foreign investment, the firm has acquired a residential development in Abu Dhabi.

Companies backed by Rava Partners are considering setting up teams in the region to support their platform expansion plans.

While some professionals received increased pay and bonuses according to the annual compensation study by PERE and executive recruiter Sousou Partners, others saw an even more ‘brutal’ 2024 than the year before.

Norges Bank Investment Management concludes its wide search for the position with the hire of the CIO of Hines’ European business.

Green building improvements are just part of the story in adding value, attracting tenants and improving property values.

Savvy global investors are cultivating alliances with local experts to capture investment opportunities as they gear up to navigate the next real estate cycle.

Although the US remains the largest market for net lease investments, the strategy is steadily gaining interest in Europe and Asia-Pacific.

The pension’s 2025 pacing plan ‘assumes we’re essentially at the bottom,’ said real estate investment officer Chris Ebersole.