All Magazine articles – Page 107
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MagazineTravelling far in search of comfort
Disappointment over the new G-REIT has shifted the attention of German pension funds farther afield. Diversification is the clear driver, as Richard Lowe reports
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MagazineSeize the opportunity
Austrian pension funds are adopting a strategy of broadening the investment horizon in terms of regions and vehicles. Barbara Ottawa reports
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MagazineNo place like homes
The US pensions landscape has changed but many are still investing in housing – and structured finance for that matter – to exploit market dislocation. Jon Peterson reports
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MagazineWinning formula
To succeed in today’s challenging market, fund managers will need to pay all the more attention to AREF’s golden rules as Rachel McIsaac reports
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MagazineRise to the challenge
Pension funds are now much more capable property investors than they were but how far will prevailing market conditions stretch their capabilities? Richard Lowe reports
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MagazineTake a long hard look
An investment opportunity may look enticing but don’t bite off more than you can chew, says Steven Grahame
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MagazineNarrowing options
Market turbulence is placing new pressures on fund manager selection,not least in debt financing and redemptions, says Ulrich Kaluscha
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MagazineMembership privileges
The EU and the property industry have come a long way in terms of mutual understanding – even appreciation – over the past 10 years or so.
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MagazineSolid foundations
Investors in real estate have been rattled but Paul Kennedy, Eric Tazé-Bernard and Simon Redman explain that the case for the asset class remains sound in spite of recent developments
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MagazineLose your balance
The case for global property diversification is strong but to achieve this investors must choose their markets carefully, says Paul Mitchell
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MagazineTowards optimisation
The debate as to how best to invest in real estate continues. Julian Schiller and Jamie Goss explain the case for unlisted funds and derivatives
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MagazineThe consistent few
Some fund managers will talk about their outperformance of the market but investors should listen to such claims carefully. Paul Mitchell sheds light on a contentious area
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MagazineSee the wood and trees
What do property funds actually achieve, and how should we measure that achievement? Ian Cullen reports
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MagazineUnderstanding dislocation
In the past pension funds have panicked in times of market correction. Today many look to make the most of new opportunities. Richard Lowe reports
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MagazineThe war for talent
With real estate management expertise in such short supply, how do you retain the best talent? Andrew Livesey reports
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MagazineCaught up in the hype
If residential mortgages have been problematic, the same must apply to commercial. Right? Wrong. The outlook is brighter than you might think. Stephanie Schwartz Driver reports
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MagazineAsia’s maturing potential
With only 4-5% of Asia’s investment grade stock held in REITs, the growth potential is enormous, not least due to a new alignment between the interests of foreign capital and regional developers. Michael Grimes reports
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MagazineMixed fortunes
Japan is the most notable victim of the credit crunch. But there are new opportunities in Asian REITs, says Peter Mitchell
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MagazineEastern promise: no immunity
Interest in the Asia growth story has been further bolstered by malaise in Europe and the US, but those seeking insulation from the west may well be disappointed. Kristen Paech reports
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MagazineChange of tack
Pierre Vaquier took over as CEO of AXA Real Estate Investment Managers (AXA REIM) last April, having previously been deputy managing director of the company and CEO of AXA REIM France.
