All Asia-Pacific articles – Page 106
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Ohio PERS goes global with REITs
UNITED STATES – Officials at the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System have voted to allow investments in public real estate on an international basis.
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ING hires despite talent shortage
NETHERLANDS/ASIA - ING has appointed a regional veteran to head its Asian fund management operations against growing international competition for regional talent.
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SWFs avoid infrastructure, opt for funds
GLOBAL - Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) will shy away from direct investment in global infrastructure to avoid allegations of ‘political’ investment, according to analysts at the McKinsey Global Institute, an economics thinktank.
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Capri goes international
UNITED STATES - Capri Capital Partners has expanded its efforts to international real estate with its plans to develop a $2bn (€1.27bn) mixed-use project in Saudi Arabia.
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Pramerica creates investment platform for India
UNITED STATES - Pramerica Real Estate Investors has created an investment platform for investing in India.
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MagazineReaching out
Launched in 2006, the Asian Real Estate Association (AREA) is growing rapidly and is forging alliances worldwide as Asia moves up investors’ agenda. Co-chair Nick Loup talks to Martin Hurst about AREA’s objectives and some of the key issues for investors in the region
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MagazineBubble trouble
REITs are a worry fo India and China because of concerns about a flood of capital. Elsewhere, progress is patchy, as Asia Public Real Estate Association CEO Peter Mitchell explains.
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MagazineYear of consolidation?
Fundamentals remain strong but the squeeze on liquidity is a major concern, as IPAsia managing editor Richard Newell reports
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MagazineInto the mainstream
Investors are moving Asia to their long-term strategic allocations but are they being rewarded adequately for the risk? Richard Lowe reports
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Spoilt for choice
Diversification and opportunity are the two key reasons why the Dutch giant ABP is increasing its exposure in Asia, with the rapidly expanding non-listed markets looking increasingly investable. Richard Lowe reports
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MagazineTicking the right boxes
As western pension funds move into the Asia Pacific markets, there are significant challenges to be met in choosing the right region, the right sector and the right manager with the right track record. Richard Lowe reports
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MagazineMeeting the locals
A culture of secrecy and fear of a loss of face are among the challenges IPD faces in rolling out its product in Asia. But progress is being made – a good example is South Korea, as Kevin Swaddle reports
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MagazineInterdependent world
Asia is not as dependent on the US as it was, but globalisation means that its impact will always be felt. Richard Lowe reports
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MagazineAmbitious players seek guidance
Asian investors are mopping up assets coveted by European pension funds – and blazing a trail in markets some would consider uninvestable. And they're keen to learn, as Shayla Walmsley reports
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MagazineThe move to the city
India’s demographics and booming urbanisation are compelling, but risk abounds – valuation and political risk among them, writes Kristen Paech
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MagazineThis land is our land
Do not be blinded by China’s stellar growth. Pay careful attention to transparency and ownership issues, says Kristen Paech
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MagazineSecond wind?
We thought Japan’s recovery had taken hold. But has it? For now at least property investors are bullish, as Paul Benjamin reports
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MagazineA twist in the tale
Institutions have an opportunity to enter the Hong Kong market as developers sell off to raise liquidity, as Michael Grimes finds
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MagazineMake yourself at home
Singapore looks set to offer significant investment opportunities in the residential and hotel sectors, writes Michael Grimes
