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Rockpoint’s Walton: ‘Macro and geopolitical risk is on investors’ minds’

The Boston-based firm’s co-founder gave four reasons why ‘this has been the toughest fundraising environment in our 30-year history.’

Makarora’s first fund is a litmus test on flexibility

The debut vehicle of ex-Blackstone real estate boss Chad Pike should reveal investor appetite for an unconventionally wide brief.

Bridge Industrial plots European expansion via senior hire

The Chicago-based industrial specialist has appointed Charles Baigler to grow a continental Europe business.

Actis to scale up Asia real estate business post acquisition

With General Atlantic as its new owner, the firm will add Japan as a new investment market for real estate.

Inside Blackstone’s plan to deploy $65bn in dry powder

New global real estate co-head Nadeem Meghji believes the firm has ‘an unparalleled opportunity’ to invest capital amid a dislocated market.

Pike’s Makarora goes for flexibility with fund debut

The ex-Blackstone real estate boss has included three strategies in the investing thesis for his new firm’s maiden fund.

Prologis’s Letter: Shipping disruptions will be ‘tailwind for demand’

The demand for warehouse space globally will be higher over the next few quarters due to ‘escalating issues’ in the Suez and Panama canals.

The sun will shine on hospitality in Europe this year

Dealflow is likely to increase, says Marten Foxon, former head of the global hospitality portfolio at Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.

Phoenix removes China from the strategy of its seventh opportunity fund

The Hong Kong-based private equity real estate firm is targeting only developed Asia markets for the vehicle.

Blackstone makes real estate leadership changes

Blackstone has promoted multiple executives at the real estate and firm level in preparation for an ‘active’ investment period in 2024.