Sectors

Stonepeak holds anchor close on second real estate fund

The New York-based manager’s latest property vehicle has already surpassed the size of its predecessor, which it closed two years ago.

La Caisse’s Horstmann: ‘We’re not shying away from the US’

The Quebec pension has committed $3.3bn to US real estate since the start of 2025 as it recycles its portfolio to aim for higher returns.

DOWNLOAD: Real estate fundraising falls to nine-year low in H1 2026

Although the aggregate capital raised was muted, about 70% of funds that closed in the first-half either reached or exceeded their target size at final close.

Australia’s Rest eyes US property in private markets ramp-up

Private markets head Marina Pasika on why the superfund avoids ‘bucketing’ its portfolio by asset class and how its thematic view extends to unlisted real estate.

Ohio Teachers to focus on income-producing assets as it repositions portfolio

The pension fund with $8bn in real estate holdings plans to continue selling office assets and limit its REIT exposure while prioritizing industrial and retail.

Value-add strategies move into the spotlight

Capital raised for value-add funds has surged amid a scarcity of blockbuster fund closures or launches in the opportunistic space.

Lazard: Investors place premium on operational real estate

Institutional investors are increasingly focused on sectors that require active management, according to James Jacobs, head of real assets for Lazard’s private capital advisory group.

Starwood eyes ‘attractive entry point’ after $10.2bn close for Fund XIII

Launched in a ‘different environment’ for real estate in 2023, the firm’s latest flagship fund gathered enough momentum over the past year to top its $10bn fundraising goal.

Newport Capital Partners on the resurgence of everyday essential retail

Capital is once again returning to the retail sector in a big way, say Newport Capital Partners’ Derrick McGavic and Josh Kagan.

Schroders Capital on why recapitalization is more than just a liquidity tool

Recapitalizations are emerging as a way to bridge Europe’s funding gap, combining capital discipline with operating expertise to enable platforms to institutionalize and grow, say Schroders Capital’s Kieran Farrelly and James MacNamara.