Sectors

EQT Real Estate names first-ever global COO

The real estate arm of the Swedish private equity firm was previously among a handful of top managers without an executive in the key role.

Australia’s Rest joins Blue Owl to invest in US REIT

The investment will help the superannuation fund diversify its property holdings, particularly in the retail and industrial sectors.

Korea’s NPS acquires minority stake in Sweden’s Areim

The investment is understood to be the pension fund’s first stake acquisition in a European real estate manager.

GreenPoint raises $1bn for debut real assets fund

The New York-based manager, focused on the intersection of real estate and infrastructure, received investor commitments from both sleeves.

Niam appoints first group CEO to lead private markets expansion

The Swedish manager hires a 26-year McKinsey veteran to spearhead the firm’s growth in real estate and beyond.

Wentworth hits A$350m hard-cap for first flagship Australian fund

The Sydney-headquartered manager beat a A$250m target for its first fund and has already deployed 50% of the capital raised.

Texas ERS names new head of real assets

Head of private real estate Amy Cureton takes over for longtime real assets lead Bob Sessa, who has retired after 25 years with the fund.

Greykite’s debut fundraise reaches $1.4bn at second close

The vehicle is on track to be one of the largest Europe-focused first-time real estate funds upon final close, which is expected by mid-2026.

Aware Super CIO: Property team has ‘changed tune’ on deployment

The superannuation fund has shifted into active gear after not ‘investing as much in property in the last two to three years,’ says Damian Graham.

CalSTRS’ real estate consultants urge deployment into valuation-reset market

The California pension with nearly $370bn in assets is building allocations to industrial and multifamily and curtailing office exposure to match policy targets.