Risk
Switzerland’s Largest Pension Fund Trims Equities for Real Estate
Publica has cut some stocks to de-risk, and will also sell some of its bonds as part of a new strategy.
Tag: Real Estate
CalPERS Wants to Hire New Real Estate Managers
Experience wanted, but not too much experience. The idea is to identify promising managers with room to grow.
Asset Allocation
Canada Pension Plan, Boston Properties Buy Santa Monica Office Park
The joint venture will be able to buy the underlying land in 10 years.
Housing Market Is Still Sluggish, 10 Years After Crisis
Higher mortgage costs and a supply shortage are problems, though demand is decent.
Asset Allocation
Ohio Teachers’ Pension System Buys Remodeled Texas High-Rise
State retirement system targeting Dallas for real estate portfolio investments.
Market Moves
Miami Pension to Divest from Real Estate Fund
Fund shifts 5% allocation to large cap and fixed-income investments.
Asset Allocation
CPPIB, Longfor Properties to Create Mixed-Use China Real Estate Projects
Shanghai, Chengdu developments to provide residential, commercial use.
Corporate Moves
Bain Snaps up HMC’s Real Estate Team
Move is another step in HMC’s plan to work with more outside managers to boost returns.
Risk
Florida SBA Commits Over $1 Billion to Nine Managers
Funds go toward private equity, real estate, and distressed debt investments.
Report: US Commercial RE Investments Down 12% Despite Market Being ‘Awash in Capital’
The sector continues to attract foreign investors, led by the Canadians, as well as Asian buyers, Avison Young says.
GRESB: Real Estate’s Sustainability Score Rose Globally for 2017
North American property firms did better than the global average, cutting down their energy consumption by 2.5%.
Research
Post-Brexit UK Sees Stunt in Private Equity Real Estate Deal Flow
Recent months show improvement as industry recovers.
Private Equity Real Estate Deals Bounce Back in Q2
Dry powder makes a steady jump to $246 billion.
Private Equity Fund Managers Raise Fees in 2017 Amid Booming Demand
Managers see increase in negotiating leverage as investors flock to asset class.
Britons have More Faith in Real Estate Than in Pensions
Survey finds only 20% of the UK believe employer pensions will make the most of their money.