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KIC eyes total portfolio approach as real estate underperforms

While the investor keeps its allocation to real estate, it will alter its investments within the asset class.

The GI 100 grapples with shrinking allocations to real estate

PERE’s investor ranking sees its first-ever aggregate decline in property exposure as macroeconomic factors continue to weigh on values and sentiment.

Border to Coast’s UK direct fund hits £2bn pooling milestone

The pension partnership has received £430m of fresh capital into the fund, with up to £500m more expected next year, according to head of UK real estate Alistair Smith.

Alaska Retirement Board eyes more non-core real estate 

The Juneau-based pension is also looking to form new core/core-plus partnerships as its consultant calls a market bottom.

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.

APAC real estate sees activity rebound, despite fundraising dip

So far this year, 23 vehicles targeting APAC markets have closed with a capital raising total of $28.78bn, nearly double the totals from this time last year.

South Korea investors look to living sectors as Seoul’s office cycle matures

The government has begun to encourage the creation of institutional rental housing, leading to a new niche that major international players are moving to fill.

Florida SBA commits $1.57bn to real estate in Q2 

Including $625m to funds and $880m to JVs, it is the pension investor’s highest quarterly allocation to the asset class in at least 10 years.

L&G and Federated Hermes’ fund merger reflects ‘evolved’ market

The combination of two UK property funds will create a £4.7bn platform amid shifting preferences from domestic pension schemes.

South Korea’s NPS upped real estate commitments by 19% in 2024

The pension fund added at least 10 new funds and direct investments to its real estate portfolio last year.