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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.

Avatar inks first exit for debut fund

The Tokyo-headquartered private equity real estate firm has significantly exceeded its return targets on a milestone first sale for its maiden opportunistic fund.

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.

Brookfield aims to triple real estate AUM in Asia-Pacific in five years

The firm’s regional real estate activity over the past 12 months was more than treble its average in prior years.

For mid-sized managers seeking M&A, one factor is essential

There may be a swath of real estate firms seeking a capital partner to stay competitive, but only those with targeted growth plans are catching investors’ attention.

EQT Real Estate names first-ever global COO

The real estate arm of the Swedish private equity firm was previously among a handful of top managers without an executive in the key role.

Niam appoints first group CEO to lead private markets expansion

The Swedish manager hires a 26-year McKinsey veteran to spearhead the firm’s growth in real estate and beyond.

Wentworth hits A$350m hard-cap for first flagship Australian fund

The Sydney-headquartered manager beat a A$250m target for its first fund and has already deployed 50% of the capital raised.

Blackstone’s Miyasaki to depart amid leadership changes in Asia

The firm’s current COO for real estate in Europe will be relocating to Singapore to assume Miyasaki’s role as head of acquisitions for Asia.