Morgan Stanley’s early capital haul for its eighth global opportunity fund represents one of the most compelling fundraising story so far this summer.
3 min read · 23 July 2014
The Hamburg, Germany-based real estate investment firm has tapped CBRE veteran Thomas Gnieser to head its $2 billion investment drive in the region.
2 min read · 23 July 2014
The Alpharetta, Georgia-based investment firm, which sold a $1 billion senior housing portfolio to NorthStar in March, has purchased 14 skilled nursing facilities.
1 min read · 23 July 2014
The $16.66 billion pension plan has approved $125 million in new commitments.
2 min read · 22 July 2014
The creation of Aberdeen Asset Management’s $19bn alternatives division has led to the departures of certain of its property multi-managers senior executives, including global head Jon Lekander.
2 min read · 22 July 2014
The Hong Kong-based firm has raised approximately half of its target for its first institutional vehicle targeting the country.
2 min read · 21 July 2014
The Shanghai-based firm is plotting to launch its first US-focused property fund by the beginning of next year for its Chinese investors.
2 min read · 21 July 2014
The New York bank’s real estate investment management platform has raised $1 billion for its eighth global opportunity fund in a sign that investors are willing to back its higher risk-return strategies once again.
2 min read · 18 July 2014
‘Unorganised and ‘unattractive’: the typical real estate recruitment process isn’t widely admired. Tapping the growing number of universities with dedicated real estate MBA programs could be the answer
3 min read · 18 July 2014
With the purchase of a Boston trophy for approximately $565 million, the joint venture between MetLife and Norges Bank has grown to $2.26 billion.
2 min read · 16 July 2014