Sectors

NBIM unveils three-part plan to overhaul real estate strategy

The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund will target platform and fund investments, as well as private residential strategies, for the first time.

La Française Real Estate Managers appoints new CEO

Philippe Depoux, current chairman of the Paris-based manager, will retire at the end of the year.

KWAP’s Hamid: ‘You cannot miss a vintage’

The Malaysian pension fund’s head of investments and acquisitions for real estate sees supportive conditions in Europe for non-core deployment.

NPS’s UK housing push signals a turning point for the market

By forming a £1bn multifamily joint venture with M&G, the Korean pension giant has stamped the institutional seal of approval on the UK housing sector.

Private real estate investors divided over NYC revival

Executives from La Caisse, Blackstone and Hines are as bullish as ever on the world’s largest office market, while CBRE co-CEO Adam Gallistel sees greener pastures in Europe.

Chasing an attainable social dividend in green housing

As demand for affordable housing surges, managers are betting sustainable construction and fixtures can cut energy costs and emissions.

Kansas City school pension looks to restart real estate investing

The $683m system hit pause on new investments during the pandemic, but now is considering five fund commitments to boost its allocation.

Korea’s NPS backs M&G’s £1bn UK multifamily venture

The pension fund has partnered with the UK manager to fund the development of 3,000 rental homes over the next three years.

GRESB: Social impact matters in residential real estate

Outcomes related to affordability, safety and community are as material as carbon and energy efficiency to residential portfolios, according to Charles van Thiel, director of the Real Estate Standard at GRESB.

Grosvenor backs launch of Danish single-family rental platform

The UK asset manager has provided the cornerstone commitment to a JV between DFI and Evervest to build a €500m housing platform.