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The German investor has committed $300m to a ‘first of its kind’ joint venture targeting purpose-built rental communities in the US.

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.

Toronto-based real estate manager Dream Unlimited’s open-ended vehicle marks the Canadian investor’s first impact fund investment.

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.

In 2020, US and Canadian investors deployed the least amount of capital in the country out of all overseas buying groups, according to RCA.

Consultant RCLCO told the $280bn pension it should consider increasing leverage, value-add strategies and construction in anticipation of a market reset.

‘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.