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Brookfield’s Flatt: ‘Today is a really easy environment to make money in real estate’

Strong market conditions and lower risk make it an opportune time to invest in the asset class, said the firm’s CEO.

Seeking higher returns, GPIF looks to increase real estate exposure

The Japanese pension is shifting from “cautiously“ to “steadily“ developing its real estate allocation, director Yoshitaka Todoroki said at the PERE Tokyo Forum.

The Stack, Vancouver: A modern icon changes hands for the first time

Oxford Properties and CPP Investments had co-owned the portfolio that includes the building on a 50-50 basis, until Oxford agreed to buy out CPP’s stake for $1.1bn.

Gaw’s Middle Eastern promises

Christina Gaw is determined to make Gaw Capital Partners’ relationship with Gulf markets about more than fundraising.

SCERS eyes greater European exposure with €60m Hines commitment 

The pension is weighing one of its largest real estate deployments to date as part of an ongoing push for geographic diversification.

UK roundtable: Real estate keeps calm and carries on

The unsettled global situation has undermined the optimism surrounding UK real estate at the beginning of the year, but roundtable participants say the market’s comparative stability remains its strength.

BGO closes latest Asia fund, its largest-ever vehicle

North American investors accounted for more than half of the capital raised, while the remainder came from Asia and the Middle East.

ESR sells one-third of stake in Cromwell Property Group

ESR will remain Cromwell’s largest shareholder, retaining a 19.9% shareholding, after selling 10.8% in a block trade.

CalPERS, CalSTRS executives address real estate rebalancing  

CalPERS looks to be ‘more tactical’ with office investments, while CalSTRS is ‘slowing down’ its pacing but expects opportunities from distress.

Brookfield’s Baron: The pressure on investors has eased

After Brookfield held an institutional close on what is set to be its largest-ever real estate fund, the firm’s CIO for real estate sees investors growing in confidence as transactions tick up.