Asia-Pacific

PGIM Real Estate targets $2bn for data center fund

The US firm is aiming to hold a final close this summer for the globally focused vehicle, which would be its largest closed-end fund yet.

TPG to step up real estate deployment with $15bn of dry powder

Included in the firm’s arsenal of capital is $2.5bn raised for two Asia real estate funds following its acquisition of Angelo Gordon.

Berkshire Global Advisors: Retail capabilities will feature prominently in M&A recovery

Mergers and acquisitions remain muted, but potential sellers are hungry for partners that can push their products onto retail investors, says Drew Murphy, partner and head of real estate at Berkshire Global Advisors.

KKR is eyeing more core real estate investments

During the firm’s first quarter earnings call, senior executives said ‘interesting’ opportunities were arising in the lower-risk strategy.

Adding value in Asia-Pacific

The region’s diversity means a plethora of opportunities to create value for investors seeking to boost returns, but they need to be selective.

Compensation resembles the ‘bottom of the cycle’

Average private real estate remuneration growth tapered close to zero in 2023, according to the annual compensation study by PERE and executive recruiter Sousou Partners.

Deep Dive: Inside the LPAC

Seven influential investors share the most pressing issues they are discussing with their managers.

DOWNLOAD: Q1 2024 fundraising remains at a 12-year low

With only $19.8bn raised, the first quarter of 2024 recorded the lowest Q1 fundraising amount since 2011 when $15.2bn was corralled.

LaSalle: Stable Japan appeals across multiple sectors

The return of steady inflation to Japan will put pressure on asset management skills, but there are opportunities across the board, says LaSalle’s Kunihiko Okumura.

Unified Industrial on strong foundations supporting growth in Japan

A steady economy and record occupier demand for Japanese logistics put the sector in a strong position for the future, say Unified Industrial’s Joshua Olsan and Hiroshi Takizawa.