All articles by Richard Lowe – Page 96
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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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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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MagazineTough times to raise funds
In a difficult market demand for opportunistic vehicles and funds of funds is rising. Richard Lowe reports
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MagazineThink goals and goalposts
As performance becomes harder to come by Dutch pension funds are focusing increasingly on manager selection – as well as a number of new areas of investment, as Richard Lowe reports
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Experts question potential for Asian property
ASIA -The credit crunch and rising inflation have caused the real estate industry to question whether the rapid economic growth of Asia and double digit returns of its property markets can be sustained.
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MagazineSolid base required
When should investors re-enter the market? Do we need someone to call the bottom or do we need a more fundamental return to stability in the banking sector?
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MagazineDependence and control
For many pension funds consultants play an important – but not necessarily central role. Sometimes it is better to do things yourself. Richard Lowe spoke to three pension funds about their views
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MagazineSustainability and the bottom line
Pension funds are starting to make progress towards sustainable portfolios but they are still hampered by the absence of a clear cost benefit analysis.
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MagazineCorrelations under Scrutiny
Current market conditions may mean that listed and unlisted are becoming more similar, but there is still plenty of scope for the two to work effectively together.
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MagazineTop dog suffers teething problems
Institutional-grade property in Moscow is still in short supply. While this bodes well in some respects, there are still considerable risks when entering the marke.
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Property investors see "mixed blessing" in SWFs
GLOBAL - Sovereign wealth funds' (SWF) growing appetite for core real estate is a mixed blessing for the institutional market, delegates heard at the IPD European Property Investment Conference in Berlin this week.
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Ringing the changes
The race is on to take advantage of UK real estate opportunities, as well as broadening out into European infrastructure. Richard Lowe reports
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MagazineTake the initiative
To get the best product an investor needs the best managers; how proactive it can be depends on the resources at its disposal. Richard Lowe spoke to three pension funds with very distinct approaches
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MagazineTarget practice
The change in market conditions has seen a shift from sellers’ to buyers’ market; and as before investors should actively target the best opportunities. Richard Lowe reports
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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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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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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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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.
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MagazineStudy opportunities abroad
Substantial opportunities to invest in student accommodation exist outside the UK but vary considerably by country, as Richard Lowe reports
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MagazineClimate change home truths
Pressing regional and global issues gave delegates food for thought at the recent ULI conference. Richard Lowe was there
