October 2014 Issue

First it was “fund-of-fund.” Now it’s “multi-manager.” Why is it so hard for indirect investment businesses to define themselves? PERE Magazine, October 2014 issue

GIC Private will be the first traditionally long-term holder of property that Tokyo’s Pacific Century Place has known.  

The reasons for international investors to place Indonesia at the top of their list of emerging real estate markets in Asia are mounting.

Spain and Italy have long been destinations for fair weather and fine food, but the two markets recently have been targeted by international capital for a very different type of feast. PERE Magazine, October 2014 issue 

Once the darling of private equity real estate, China’s recent economic volatility has made investors more wary – but what’s really behind all the headline sensationalism? PERE Magazine, October 2014 issue

The growth of sub-Saharan Africa and the development of its economies will herald the transformation of the continent’s skyline as the supply of Grade A commercial real estate seeks to match demand.  

With the competition for quality properties continuing to intensify in top-tier US cities, a strategy focused on secondary cities makes more sense than ever before.

Germany is number one on the list of many institutional investors when it comes to investing in Europe and indeed the world according to one study, but that is causing its own challenges, say experts. PERE Magazine October 2014 issue

Nicholas Loup is leaving London-based Grosvenor after 20 years of growing the business in Asia. He is joining another London firm looking to do likewise

Scotland’s vote was making waves in the US as well as Europe last month but the smart money in real estate had already ‘voted’ months ago. PERE Magazine, October 2014 issue

Europe’s biggest SWF is trying to ramp up its real estate team to 200 staff as it struggles to match growth in cash with its desire to have 5 percent of assets in property. PERE Magazine, October 2014 issue

Global advisory firm Situs has opened an office in Spain and hired a country head. PERE Magazine October 2014 issue

Editor's Letter, October 2014 issue.

The $187 billion Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is looking to march on Europe, Japan, and the US. Here, deputy chief executive officer responsible for investment, Mohamad Nasir Ab Latif, and head of real estate investment, Mohamad Hafiz Kassim, explain why.   

JPMorgan’s acquisition of Aviva Investor’s Asia real estate business this month isn’t the start of another wave of M&A. 

DLA Piper’s 2014 State of the Market survey found healthcare to be the most attractive sector. PERE Magazine, October 2014 issue

With its new fiscal year, CalPERS has taken the first crucial step toward meeting an aggressive new target in real estate. PERE Magazine, October 2014 issue