Real Estate – Page 55
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NewsAPG, PGGM, ATP join on real estate sustainability benchmark
Members aim to scrutinise sustainability of real estate funds, with global backing.
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NewsSovereign wealth funds flock to infrastructure
More than 60% of sovereign wealth funds to invest in asset class, up from 47% in 2010.
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NewsSwedish buffer funds launch property investment company
AP1, AP2 team up with property specialist Catella to invest in European real estate.
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NewsNEST CIO highlights problems of infrastructure, commodities
Says infrastructure funds pose problems due to need for daily valuation of assets.
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NewsUK removes barriers to housing, REITs for institutions
Budget removes one of biggest barriers to institutional investment in sector.
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BVK returns 4.9%, lowers fixed-income duration 'considerably'
Pension fund for Bavaria increases allocation to equities, alternatives to 9%.
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NewsScotland seeks international pension funds for affordable housing
Scheme confirms preliminary discussion after Scottish minister says he is approaching schemes.
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NewsLaSalle IM launches property derivatives business
Investment manager to set up company as joint venture with brokerage BGC Partners.
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Shareholders' first-call a 'barrier to capital-raising'
US REIT company urges European investors to waive pre-emptive rights.
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NewsESG focus shifting to 'other asset classes' – AXA IM
Innovation to evolve around fixed income and alternatives, says new hire Matt Christensen.
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NewsAviva Investors wins second Dutch property mandate
Company to manage pension fund's global portfolio of non-listed real estate investments.
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NewsEU to target pension schemes with infrastructure bonds
Launches consultation over 'project bonds' as part of blueprint for economic recovery.
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NewsWednesday people roundup
SRL Global, Mercer, Lombard Risk Management, Pictet Asset Management, RREEF, ECE
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NewsGerman pension funds pool assets for real estate fund
Four schemes commission Warburg-Henderson to set up €300m pan-European property Spezialfonds.
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Germany's Union Investment sees record institutional inflows
Net sales surge to €11.3bn last year, with Spezialfonds being one of the main drivers.
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NewsING to offload property business to CB Richard Ellis
Deal will include ING REIM Europe, ING REIM Asia and US-based Clarion Real Estate Securities.
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NewsEuropean Commission stands by 'holistic' approach to pension reform
László Andor says Commission has already begun preparations on White Paper.
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NewsInflation fears draw Swiss investors back to real estate
Eight of 10 respondents to Ernst & Young survey agree mid-term fears are driving decision.
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NewsCalPERS jettisons real estate equities in new strategy
US giant overhauls real estate strategy to focus on core investments and domestic market.
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NewsDutch minister calls for inflation-linked infrastructure pilot programme
Finance minister Jan Kees de Jager to initiate a project for financing Dutch infrastructure by institutional investors against an inflation-linked return.




