Debt

Blackstone’s Zerda to rejoin LaSalle as European debt and special sits head

The head of Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies in Europe will take on Amy Klein Aznar’s role at LaSalle as she becomes executive chair of the business.

Slate enters US real estate debt market with $2.3bn Annaly deal

The Toronto-based alternative asset manager will now expand its product offerings stateside following the take-private transaction.

UK insurer Phoenix selects Barings for £250m real estate debt mandate

The property manager will target senior loans across a range of UK commercial real estate sectors for terms of up to 50 years.

Distressed debt deals are still the exception rather than the norm

Oaktree’s substantial deployment of its latest property fund is not indicative of dealflow in the market overall, but rather that it is ahead of the pack.

Sub lines gaining momentum in real estate

The use of these facilities is expected to grow and, while most investors accept their use, a significant cohort have concerns.

BGO targets transitional real estate with €869m debt fund

The manager secured commitments from new and existing participants in its European credit fund series.

Edmond de Rothschild eyes credit strategy growth as it raises €250m

Ralf Kind, head of the company’s debt business, says investors are looking for safety by backing lending strategies.

Lenders compete to finance life sciences real estate

Debt providers are seeking exposure to a sector thriving in the covid-era.

How the digital generation is changing the face of real estate debt

Technology, innovation and the rise of the millennials are transforming commercial real estate. We explore opportunity and threats amid a global pandemic.