Europe

QuadReal was able to avoid the paralysis of the investment market during the pandemic by focusing on build-to-core strategies. This has enabled CEO Dennis Lopez to stay on target in making the British Columbian pension system a global force in private real estate.

Oaktree’s substantial deployment of its latest property fund is not indicative of dealflow in the market overall, but rather that it is ahead of the pack.

The use of these facilities is expected to grow and, while most investors accept their use, a significant cohort have concerns.

Although starting from a relatively low base, more investors now see ESG as a priority. Awareness on diversity issues has a long way to go, though.

The new hire will help to lead investments in Europe while the New York-based private markets firm also plans to step up deployment in Asia.

Managers’ performance history is still top of mind for investors, and key-person clauses have overtaken fees as the most contentious issue.

Most institutions expect to maintain their commitment levels to the asset class in 2021, but appetite is expected to surge post-covid.

PERE’s Investor Perspectives 2021 Study reveals a resilient LP community amid ongoing covid chaos.

As the initial shock of the pandemic recedes, participants at the Europe roundtable survey an altered investment landscape.

‘The most glaring thing you will see’ in this year’s joint research by PERE and recruitment search specialist Sousou Partners is instances of no bonuses being paid at private equity real estate firms.