Sectors

Redevco on European logistics: Scaling for sustainable growth

The market dynamics of the European logistics sector can be capitalized on with a tenant-focused approach and global capital, explains Redevco’s Hugh Macdonald-Brown.

Kayne Anderson raises $2.5bn for Fund VII, on track to beat target

The Los Angeles-based firm is targeting a net IRR of 15-18% for its seventh flagship opportunistic fund, which has a $3bn target.

Connecticut Retirement considers boosting real estate pacing plan

The increase would come after CRPTF fell short of its non-core commitment target in 2025.

Los Angeles Water and Power discusses impact of rent regulation

Real estate assets do not tend to fare well under affordability policies, consultant StepStone told the investor last week.

Blackstone’s real estate co-head departure raises myriad questions 

The firm’s decision to have only a sole global head leaves a leadership vacuum – and contradicts its earlier position on oversight of the business.

OTPP disbands Asia real estate team amid regional retrenchment

The Canadian investor will transition oversight of its Asia real estate investments to its headquarters in Toronto by the end of 2026.

LŌ-GOI Group expands into Europe with French developer

The Singaporean firm is raising capital to deploy in France, with plans to expand in Asia once founder Trent Iliffe’s non-compete with ESR concludes.

Clarion Partners appoints EMEA distribution lead, eyes M&A

The US manager has made a key hire to help fulfill an ambition to double its assets under management in Europe in the next five years.

Blackstone real estate chief Kathleen McCarthy to step down

The mega-manager’s global co-head of real estate is leaving after 15 years, placing Nadeem Meghji into sole leadership of its $320 billion property business.

Madison International to make first investments in Asia

Founder Ron Dickerman expects his firm will begin deploying capital next year amid a ‘very intriguing’ time to explore real estate secondaries in the region.