All Real Assets articles in September 2010 (Magazine)
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MagazineMurky markets
The plateau in global market transparency teaches us that progress is not inevitable, as Shayla Walmsley reports
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MagazineBusting the dam
Investors on both sides of the Atlantic have begun to allocate new equity to real estate. But will capital flows over the next 12 months continue to be a trickle, or will investors finally open the floodgates? Richard Lowe investigates
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Prime time
Margins are improving and volumes are increasing but banks remain highly selective as they work through legacy issues. Lynn Strongin Dodds reports
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We’re learning to live with it
A new government – and a new planning agenda. It is far from business as usual for the British Property Federation, says Liz Peace who talked to Shayla Walmsley
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Keep a watch for market storms
As they cast their nets for opportunities real estate investors must take note of the broader economic threat that might throw them off course and leave them badly damaged, as José Luis Pellicer reports
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From Birmingham to Brazil
The West Midlands Pension Fund has expanded its global portfolio fairly aggressively in recent years and learned some invaluable lessons along the way. Investment manager Mike Hardwick speaks to Richard Lowe about transparency and keeping faith with the commingled fund model
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MagazineGreek tragedy gets its act together
The country’s pension system has been hit hard by austerity measures but it will benefit from a more professional approach to property investing, as Gail Moss finds
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Spanish play minimalist
Spanish investors’ property allocations have slumped while international interest in Spanish real estate has been active, as Gail Moss finds
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MagazineProfessionalism gains ground
The move from DB to DC pension schemes holds mixed blessings for real estate, while the crisis has focused minds on risk, as Gail Moss reports
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Go exploring
The largest pension funds are increasing their overseas exposure, finds Gail Moss
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Under construction
TRUST Managers’ task of rebuilding trust among investor clients is still a work in progress. Those that do not heed the warning will not be able to raise capital. Richard Lowe reports
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Property joins the party
How will investor views of real estate affect the size and the structure of the real estate allocation and how does this influence the structure of a multi-asset portfolio? Monika Ward reports
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Why do we do the things that we do?
Self-delusion, overconfidence, over-reliance on rules of thumb and human emotion can overcome the best investment minds, says Weijia Wang
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MagazineKnow your Assets
Pension funds want something more from today’s investment managers: it is important that they understand bricks and mortar, as Shayla Walmsley finds
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MagazineBreadth and depth
Changes in market conditions have resulted in a new emphasis on due diligence, as investors and fund managers rethink how to address areas such as debt, risk management and sustainability, as Andrea Carpenter reports
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Eyes wide open
Choosing the right general partners is one of the most important decisions limited partners will make. Every LP has a responsibility to ask a prospective GP the following nine questions, according to Joseph Stecher
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Balance required
A new survey reveals a shift in fund terms in favour of investors. There is still room for improvement but some investors are pushing managers too hard, as Sam Meakin reports
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Mind the gap
The downturn has driven compliance with INREV’s Corporate Governance Guidelines but there is still room for improvement, says Alasdair Evans
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Check the foundations
The good the bad and the ugly: assessing liabilities correctly can return a few dollars more, as Wendy Arntsen finds
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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
