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Keppel’s Tan: ‘I think we bought well’ with Aermont

With Aermont’s net profit rising by 31% in H1, Keppel is eyeing more global M&As, according to its latest financial briefing.

Goldman Sachs taps ex-Apollo exec to lead Australian real estate investments

The appointment follows reports that former real estate head Juan Manas had left for Australian real estate credit specialist Wingate.

Asia-Pacific real estate’s shifting image over the decade

The role played by the region and its domestic institutions on the global private real estate stage has grown meaningfully over the past decade.

Former CLSA executives raise $105m for NPS-backed debut fund

The vehicle’s capital sources are split between Asian family offices and institutional investors that include the South Korean pension fund.

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.