Sectors

BlackRock makes strategic changes for its Asia real estate fund

With a focus on transparency and liquidity, Fund VI will exclude Hong Kong and China, and will further limit exposure to the office sector.

PIMCO Prime, CDPQ detail differing strategies for core assets  

Speakers at NYU Schack’s capital markets conference disagree on whether to hold or dispose of core assets.

In private real estate, not everyone is sold on the UK

While the country has seen faster repricing than other markets, some see the UK as less attractive for investment for other reasons.

CBRE IM names Glanzman, GIC’s Gallistel co-CEOs as Hourihan exits

The New York-based firm has tapped its president and GIC’s Americas real estate head for the top roles while parting ways with its current CIO.

Starwood-led group makes $7bn ESR takeover bid

ESR shareholders Warburg Pincus and Qatar Investment Authority have joined the consortium in its updated bid for the Asian logistics giant.

Deep Dive: Distress takes an unexpected turn

Opportunities are emerging from troubled assets or owners, but they are not what the industry had anticipated.

EV charging hubs are the new data centers

History is repeating itself for real estate investors, according to EV Realty’s co-founder and CEO Patrick Sullivan.

MARK holds final close for Crossbay II, readies successor

The London-based firm turned away approximately €200m in commitments for its second pan-European logistics-focused fund.

BlackRock creates dedicated co-investment role in Europe

The firm has promoted Thorsten Slytå to the new position, which was established in response to growing demand for more direct investment.

Border to Coast’s Smith: This is the right time to buy

With its partner funds around £850m underweight to UK real estate, the LGPS pool is poised to begin deploying from its latest vehicle, says head of real estate Alistair Smith.