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APAC real estate sees activity rebound, despite fundraising dip

So far this year, 23 vehicles targeting APAC markets have closed with a capital raising total of $28.78bn, nearly double the totals from this time last year.

Florida SBA commits $1.57bn to real estate in Q2 

Including $625m to funds and $880m to JVs, it is the pension investor’s highest quarterly allocation to the asset class in at least 10 years.

Texas TRS forms $260m Swedish logistics venture

The public pension committed an initial $100m to launch the venture with Stockholm-based manager Brunswick Real Estate.

Schroders names former OTPP executive as head of Asia real estate

The current head of real estate, Andrew Moore, will stay with the firm, and in Hong Kong, as chairman of its Asia real estate business.

South Korea’s NPS upped real estate commitments by 19% in 2024

The pension fund added at least 10 new funds and direct investments to its real estate portfolio last year.

Rising manager stake sales reflect greater fundraising confidence

A Hodes Weill report finds a surge in deals for non-controlling interests as buyers underwrite AUM growth for real estate managers.

What’s in a hard-cap?

Setting an upper limit for a vehicle’s size still serves an important purpose in today’s tough real estate fundraising market.

HighBrook seeks capital for maiden data center strategy

The manager is raising a dedicated vehicle in the sector, alongside separate US- and Europe-focused flagship funds for the first time.

S2 enters industrial market with purchase of Fort Capital 

The Dallas-based multifamily specialist hopes to scale its logistics holdings to rival its residential portfolio.

HSBC names new leader for real assets business

The new hire held senior leadership positions at Deutsche Bank, including head of alternatives and fund solutions APAC.