All articles by Christine Senior – Page 2
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Is virtual realty the future?
The inevitable shift from DB to DC pensions has major repercussions for the real estate funds industry, not least when it comes to liquidity. Christine Senior reports
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From macro to micro
Real estate markets in Asia Pacific are moved by global economic headwinds as well as local developments. Christine Senior reports
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Time to check-in?
For many institutional investors, hotels are seen as a volatile, non-core asset class. But is this a fair assessment? Christine Senior investigates
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A meeting of two worlds
A growing number of institutional investors are combining REIT portfolios with their non-listed real estate investments. Christine Senior explores the opportunities that arise from such an approach
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‘Fluffy’ investors learn hard lesson
Family offices are an eclectic bunch of investors with many differing views on real estate allocation. But post downturn, a common trend can be seen in the shift from complex products to something more tangible and transparent, as Christine Senior reports
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Breaking down barriers
Secondary market trading portal PropertyMatch is -expanding into continental Europe, but given that the region is dominated by closed-end funds and that trading is much more complex, what scope is there for this instrument of liquidity? After all, a closed end fund is exactly that – closed. Christine Senior reports
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Balance sheet balancing act
Transparency and consistency are the driving changes to lease accounting but the impact on tenants and the appetite for leasing arrangements will be significant, likewise the supply and quality of opportunities. Christine Senior reports
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Survival after the storm
Investors are cutting back their manager relationships; to remain in business managers will need either nimbleness and investor focus or breadth of offering and depth of infrastructure, as Christine Senior reports
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From the same hymn sheet
Industry bodies have proliferated but co-ordination has improved on a number of fronts. However, challenges remain and standard bearers must note that investors want a balanced and impartial approach, not a hard sell. Christine Senior reports
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Reappraising the mix
The precise nature of Solvency II is still unclear, but views on the potential impact on the property market vary widely, from exciting new opportunities to the apocalyptic. Allocations will come under scrutiny, as Christine Senior reports
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Confidence returning?
Borrowing is easier, deal volumes are up and the diversity of funds launched is increasing. Even non-core is on the rise, as Christine Senior reports
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MagazineBrisk business on Boutique Street
From the ashes of the downturn a range of new boutique real estate managers is emerging. Although there is a variety of new flavours on offer – both in terms of strategy and structure – track record, the covenant and alignment are all important, as Christine Senior reports
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Home concerns from abroad
Euro concerns and perceived better prospects elsewhere are hindering foreign investor interest in European product, says Christine Senior
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Open to interpretation
Understanding the language of real estate is not always straightforward because in many cases there is no standard agreed definition. But is standardisation a goal worth pursuing? Christine Senior investigates
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MagazineJoined up thinking
The downturn has highlighted the need to improve integration of internal processes within investment management firms. But with recovery underway, will managers forget their good intentions? Christine Senior reports
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MagazineThe search for returns
In the wake of the financial crisis, investor demand focused on core products in well-established markets. But now investors are moving up the risk curve once again, writes Christine Senior
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A new direction
ERAFP is breaking new ground by expanding its portfolio into real estate and by using an SRI overlay to do it. Olivier Bonnet and Erik Christiansen tell Christine Senior what they are planning
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Skin in the game
Investors increasingly want to make sure their managers’ interests are aligned with their own, and they have the power to do so. Christine Senior looks at how
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MagazineInterest reawakens
Investors are cautiously increasing their allocations to property, but only in prime properties in good locations and in core markets. Christine Senior looks at the latest trends
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Supporting role
As debt gets harder to come by and managers face the prospect of refinancing their loans, a multitude of factors may come into play – not least the state of your current banking relationship. Christine Senior reports
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