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AIMCo’s $16bn property portfolio in four charts

The Alberta-based pension investor, in the middle of a leadership shakeup and portfolio rebalancing, saw real estate drag on its returns last year.

DOWNLOAD: H1 fundraising volumes dispel recovery predictions

Massive capital hauls from Blackstone masked what was otherwise a tepid capital raising environment during the first half of the year.

Alternative real estate sectors ride a wave of investor interest

What was once viewed as a ‘nuts’ strategy is now accounting for a growing share of fundraising and transaction activity.

ESR’s $7bn privatization sparks leadership overhaul

One high-level external hire is former Starwood co-head of Europe David Matheson, who previously sat on the board of ESR.

S2 Capital closes Fund II with backing from multifamily offices

The multifamily specialist’s latest vehicle also marks the first time the firm is making rescue capital investments.

TPG Angelo Gordon reshuffles Asia real estate leadership

The executive changes come as the firm’s long-time Asia real estate head, Wilson Leung, prepares for his upcoming retirement.

Blackstone’s Seppala: Europe’s importance has grown significantly

The manager’s head of real estate for Europe reflects on the growth of international interest in the region as exemplified by the commitments to and deployment of its latest mega-fund.

PIMCO extends data center fundraise as investor roster grows

Having already exceeded its $1bn target size for the Europe-focused fund, total commitments could double on final closing later this year.

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.

Starwood eyes final close for Fund XIII by Q1 2026

The Miami Beach-based manager has deployed 30% of the fund’s capital raised to date, including in the take-private of a UK REIT last year.