Jonathan Williams
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Devon Pension Fund shifts equity overhang into infrastructure
UK – Local authority commits to Aviva Investors, First State infrastructure funds.
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PensionDanmark, PKA commit to DKK1.2bn renewable energy fund
GLOBAL – Fund targets projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas output in emerging economies.
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UK unveils plans to boost residential, confirms REIT change
UK – Altered definition to allow REITs to invest in rival property funds.
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Telefónica rethinks illiquid alternatives over ageing membership
SPAIN – Pension fund opts for exposure to alternative beta strategies over illiquid holdings.
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UK insurance industry commits £25bn to domestic infrastructure
UK – NAPF confirms final negotiations underway for manager to oversee infrastructure fund.
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Universities Superannuation Scheme expands stake in Sydney rail line
GLOBAL – USS buys nearly 50% stake from local infrastructure fund for undisclosed sum.
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GSW shareholders approve merger with Deutsche Wohnen
GERMANY – Pending regulatory approval, new company to control €8.5bn property portfolio.
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PPP 'most credible' method for infrastructure investment – RICS
GLOBAL – Surveyor group cites Canadian approach of 'bundling' PPPs to attract pension funds.
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German residential property market 'balanced', says GSW Immobilien
GERMANY – Investor's comments follow Bundesbank report warning of price boom in urban residential.
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Finland’s Fennia welcomes ‘exceptional’ real estate returns
FINLAND – Portfolio revaluation ahead of merger boosts return 0.5 percentage points.
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Lazard, Davis lose out as RBS pension fund targets alternatives
UK – Fund reallocates £600m from equities towards alternatives, including infrastructure.
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CPPIB enters Brazilian residential market with $240m JV
GLOBAL – Pension fund cites country's growing middle class for tie-up with Banco BTG Pactual.
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Universities Superannuation Scheme buys 8% stake in Heathrow Airport
UK – UK’s second-largest fund acquires stake in FGP Topco Limited, airport’s holding company.
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City of London grants infrastructure mandate to IFM
GLOBAL – Splits mandate across pension fund, trust responsible for bridge maintenance.
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European Institutional Real Estate Survey finds investors 'creating' core
EUROPE – Inaugural EIRES survey finds overwhelming focus on refurbishment of low-risk properties.
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Bundesbank concerned over Germany's residential 'price boom'
GERMANY – Patrizia says biggest risk to market 'regulatory', as bank dismisses rental cap.
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Founders of PIP show 'willingness' to take on construction risk
UK – National Association of Pension Funds says 'very extensive' manager-selection process drawing to close.
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UK funds 'remiss' to not engage with government on infrastructure
UK – BT Pension Scheme chair says UK government forced to court overseas investors.
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US roundup: Wyoming State, State of Wisconsin
NORTH AMERICA – Wyoming State Loan and Investment Board invests £82m in M&G fund.
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Pension funds' increased risk tolerance to hit returns – Allianz GI
GLOBAL – Annual RiskMonitor highlights investor concerns over price bubbles in fixed income.
