Sectors

DNE Group on market reset creating new value in China’s real estate playbook

With demand imbalances and capital dynamics reshaping property markets across China, managers with operational expertise and fund management capability are finding new pathways to value creation, says DNE Group’s Martin Chen.

CBRE IM raises $2.1bn for its seventh Asia value-add fund

The vehicle received commitments from 15 limited partners globally, including The State Pension Fund of Finland, LACERA and NZ Super.

Data center strikes emphasize data sovereignty importance for Europe

Attacks on digital infrastructure in the Middle East were among the talking points during last week’s MIPIM conference in Cannes.

HSBC Life plans return to real estate via value-add funds

The $120bn AUM insurer aims to diversify its US-heavy, core-focused property portfolio, with an eye on Asian assets, said its CIO.

Starwood’s Pollack: Insurance capital and cloud investments to shape firm’s growth

The PERE Podcast dials up a keynote interview with Starwood’s Jonathan Pollack to unpack how the firm is balancing forward investment plans, insurance capital relations and evolving geopolitical stressors.

Global awards reveal a total reshuffle of the biggest achievers

In contrast to previous years, no single group took home more than three prizes in the regional category this year.

Blue Owl on how scale and selectivity define real assets

Marc Zahr, co-president of Blue Owl Capital and global head of real assets, sees investors gravitating towards scale, downside protection and long-term leases amid data center volatility and market uncertainty.

Blackstone steals the show in Europe

The US manager won four of its five awards in the region where its fundraising dominance remains unchallenged.

Principal Asset Management on data center expansion and evolution

Power, scale and capital are reshaping investment decisions, say Devin Chen, head of private equity portfolio management, and Casey Miller and Ian Curry of Principal Asset Management.

Japan dominates the spotlight in Asia-Pacific

The country was the focus of some of the region’s largest fundraises and transactions in 2025.