Opportunistic

Gaw’s Middle Eastern promises

Christina Gaw is determined to make Gaw Capital Partners’ relationship with Gulf markets about more than fundraising.

LACERS adds new manager amid calls for more opportunistic RE

The California pension has made its first real estate commitment since setting a reduced pacing plan targeting niche, distressed assets.

Harrison Street’s 10th flagship fund hits $1bn within one month

The fund’s target sectors include data centers and student housing.

USS backs £10bn Blackstone UK data center, eyes European expansion

The UK’s largest pension scheme says the risk-adjusted return opportunity from data center developments is currently more appealing than stabilized assets.

‘A jumbo jet in turbulent skies’: How Brookfield raised $16bn and counting

The PERE Podcast delves into the fundraise shaping up to be Brookfield Asset Management’s largest to date in real estate, and where the manager is actively deploying.

Brookfield’s Baron: The pressure on investors has eased

After Brookfield held an institutional close on what is set to be its largest-ever real estate fund, the firm’s CIO for real estate sees investors growing in confidence as transactions tick up.

Gaw enters the Middle East with a $150m investment

On the back of growing expatriate demand and foreign investment, the firm has acquired a residential development in Abu Dhabi.

Hillhouse’s Rava debuts in Gulf with a school platform

Companies backed by Rava Partners are considering setting up teams in the region to support their platform expansion plans.

Blackstone changed the way it creates platforms for a key reason

Amid a shifting geopolitical landscape, the mega manager is taking a different approach to how it sets up its logistics businesses.

NW1 holds final close on first Dutch IOS vehicle

The manager raised capital from US investors including CBRE Investment Management’s indirect strategies arm.