Pirkko Juntunen
MagazineAI and the built environment
Institutional investors are beginning to explore what AI can bring to their real estate allocations. Pirkko Juntunen reports
NewsSwedish AI firm looks to replace role of junior real estate analyst [corrected]
Real estate data provider among companies to have explored the potential for start-up Batonics
NewsListed real estate companies lack asset-level sustainability plans, GREEN finds
Recently launched institutional investor engagement network publishes first research
NewsIcciona fund to acquire Spanish mortgages in Andalucia
Former banker Anders Engdahl to lead distressed debt purchases in southern region
NewsDanish pension funds join forces for push into alternatives
DENMARK – New collaboration enters alternative-credit agreement with Goldman Sachs.
NewsAP2 criticised for lack of transparency on farmland investments
GLOBAL – Swedwatch says buffer fund refused to disclose location of farmland in Brazil.
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No Nokia-on effect
Economic uncertainty has led to fewer investment transactions in Finland, but local investors are still upbeat. Pirkko Juntunen reports
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Competition hots up
A sound economic footing has attracted cross-border capital to Sweden, but local institutional investors are still active. Pirkko Juntunen reports
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Growth market
Domestic institutions dominate Norway’s real estate markets but are looking globally. Pirkko Juntunen reports
MagazineGet your priorities right
Despite the crisis, sustainability remains on the agenda for institutional investors wanting to understand the link with investment performance, says Pirkko Juntunen
NewsSwedish roundup: Niam, Hemfosa, Folksam, Länsförsäkringar
Real estate private equity firm Niam completes first close for Core Plus fund.
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Shopping for investments
Shopping malls are the latest target for AMF Fastigheter. CEO Mats Hederos tells Pirkko Juntunen why he believes Swedish real estate offers good value, as concerns about overheating subside
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How risk-free is risk-free?
The sovereign debt crisis is undermining the concept of risk-free rate of return. What does this mean for RE markets? Pirkko Juntunen asks
NewsSwedish buffer funds boost property holdings through Norrporten, Vasakronan
Companies owned by AP funds close property deals in Stockholm, Gothenburg.
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Swedes gain home advantage
Swedish institutional investors have benefited from a stable domestic real estate market, but competition for institutional grade assets is high. Pirkko Juntunen reports
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Insatiable appetite
The Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global has a long way to go to achieve its 5% target allocation to real estate, says Pirkko Juntunen
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Drawing a line in the sand
The economic division that has emerged between northern and southern Europe is filtering through to property markets. Pirkko Juntunen explores what this polarisation means for investors
NewsSwedish national buffer funds unveil real estate venture Cityhold Property
National buffer funds unveil real-estate investment company Cityhold Property.
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Investor viewpoint: Timing is everything
The pension fund for doctors in the North Rhine-region (NAEV) has an alternative portfolio with a heavy bias to real estate diversified beyond Germany and Europe, including Asia.
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Horizons broadening
As China and India continue to power ahead, introducing the REIT framework will help boost transparency and liquidity. Pirkko Juntunen reports
