Regions

Kennedy Wilson to be taken private in $1.65bn Fairfax-linked deal

The duo extends their long-standing relationship in a transaction led by the Beverly Hills-based manager’s executive suite with funding from Fairfax.

Denmark’s PenSam to double foreign property portfolio, trim US exposure

The $32bn retirement fund is prioritizing European investments – including logistics and residential housing – in the face of US instability, according to head of real assets Jeppe Starup.

Even small investor shifts can make big waves in fundraising

Azora’s record-breaking fund is a notable beneficiary of more capital moving away from the US and toward Europe.

Nuveen’s takeover of Schroders to create $2.5trn asset manager

The merged entity will boast a combined real estate heft of around $172bn in assets under management across equity and debt in all major regions.

KKR remains bullish about core real estate amid fundraising setback

Slightly higher up the risk-return spectrum, KKR has paused fundraising for its core-plus strategies in Europe and Asia.

IOS specialist Catalyst Investment Partners closes oversubscribed third fund

The New York-based manager said investor demand for its latest industrial outdoor storage fund ‘substantially’ exceeded its $400m hard-cap.

Investor appetite shrinks for the largest warehouses

Amid a new cycle, selective positioning is needed as industrial and logistics real estate investors reassess big-box demand.

Industrial REITs are outperforming the broader market

Leasing momentum and construction pullbacks are supporting industrial returns, even as vacancies and global headwinds complicate near-term outlooks, writes JC Russell.

Last mile quickly becomes logistics investors’ first choice

As logistics markets recalibrate, last-mile assets stand out with rent growth supported by supply pressures, e-commerce and consumer expectations.

Industrial investors remain cool on cold storage

Elevated deliveries over the past few years and softer demand are pushing vacancy rates higher in this operationally intensive part of the supply chain, writes JC Russell.