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MSREI strikes compromise with G7 investorsThe largest investors in the $4.7bn Morgan Stanley Real Estate Fund (MSREF) VII Global have notionally agreed to extend its investment period by 12 months in return for the cancellation of $700 million of capital commitments and a small reduction on various fees.
- CIC joins GLP for $1.6bn Japanese logistics mega deal
China Investment Corporation has joined Singapore-listed logistics specialist Global Logistic Properties in its acquisition of most of the assets of LaSalle Investment Management’s first Japanese logistics fund.
- MSREI poised for crunch investor vote on $4.7bn G7 fund
The fate of Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing’s latest global opportunity fund lies in an investor vote to extend its investment period scheduled to happen this month.
- CPPIB real estate assets grow by more than C$1bn in Q2
The Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board said today its real estate assets now reflected 9.1% of its total C$152.3bn of assets.
- 2010 PERE AWARDS: North America
Last year was a year of transition, as many firms and individuals struggled to adjust to the new realities of the global real estate markets. It was enough to make even some of the biggest players in the industry throw up their hands in defeat. Yet, for those with savvy and discipline, 2010 proved to be a year of opportunity. So, which firms, individuals and deals stood out from the crowd in North America in 2010? PERE Awards supplement March 2011.
- ING REIM unit holders approve A$2.5bn fund sale, further fund exits ‘progress’
The unit holders of ING Real Estate Investment Management have approved its sale to an investment club led by Sydney-based Goodman Group. ING REIM has also made ‘significant progress’ in its disposal of four other listed funds with a combined A$4.14bn of assets under management.
- Running the numbers
At last month’s PERE Forum: Asia in Hong Kong, the conference’s delegates added their voices to those heard on stage. Thanks to technology, we can tell you what the approximately 250 delegates said. By Jonathan Brasse
- Industrial revolution
The news that ProLogis and AMB will merge underlines the notion that real estate’s ugly duckling is looking more attractive. By Jonathan Brasse
- AMP brings heavyweights into purchase of Westfield malls
CPPIB and ADIA have each invested A$436m of equity into the Sydney-based investment manager’s acquisition of two of Australia’s best known shopping centres.
- Goodman partners with CPPIB for $1.5bn industrial JV
In entering the North America market, the Australia-based industrial property company will be partnering with California-based Birtcher Development and the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board to develop and invest in logistics and industrial facilities across the region.