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EPRA Annual Conference: REIT sector buoyant despite the threat of disruptive forces
The European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA) launched its annual conference with positive numbers and predictions of growth for the sector. Buoyed by a spate of IPOs – most notably in Ireland and Spain – the European listed sector is also expected to grow because of institutional allocations shifting in its favour.
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Regulation: AIFMD puzzle slowly takes shape
As it stands, the AIFMD is far from delivering a single, standard experience for managers marketing to EU investors. Melville Rodrigues explains
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AnalysisExpo Real: Low yields push investors towards alternatives
Alternatives were one of the biggest talking points at this year’s Expo Real. Russell Handy considers whether investors are being forced to move beyond the ‘big three’
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AnalysisRe-evaluating the asset class
The latest edition of IP Real Estate looks at the latest thinking on global valuations. Richard Lowe considers their importance for the asset class
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Regulation: Concerns remain as AIFMD goes live
EU member states are now required to put the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIMFD) into law. How they proceed could be a cause for concern. EU companies managing funds and non-EU managers marketing to EU investors must comply with the terms of the far-reaching directive, which is intended to protect investors. The directive has caused concern among those investing in alternative investment funds – as well as in fund-of-fund vehicles.
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Regulation: Germany’s post-AIFMD landscape
Until the summer 2103, German institutional investors wishing to invest indirectly in real estate had the choice of one vehicle: Immobilien-Spezialfonds, the institutional open-ended real estate fund. At least this was true whenever they were subject to regulatory restrictions, as most insurance companies and funds are.
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Proceeding with caution as market powers on
Real estate fundamentals and business dynamics in the US are strong, but caution is the byword as heightened risks start to appear – this was the message delegates heard at the AFIRE Annual Membership Meeting held 15-17 September in Washington DC.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Calling time on funds of funds
CBRE Global Multi Manager rebranded to reflect the times
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AnalysisAnalysis: Blackstone moves ahead of growing RE ‘secondaries’
Mark Burton’s departure from H/2 highlights potential for secondary market
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AnalysisScottish independence – advisers debate the impact on property
Short-term pricing discount could follow ‘yes’ vote, delegates heard at AEW Economic Briefing
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AnalysisAccess all areas
The latest edition of IP Real Estate focuses on the listed property markets. Richard Lowe looks at a sector back in vogue
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AnalysisAll quiet on the Belgian front
Once there was loud opposition to being included in the directive, but now little noise is coming out of the European REIT industry. Rachel Fixsen reports
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MagazineGlobal capital arrives
As pools of global capital grow and institutional quotas rise, listed real estate markets could be significant beneficiaries. Rachel Fixsen reports
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AnalysisKlépierre, Corio to merge into European retail giant – analysis
Franco-Dutch merger has parallels with 2007 Unibail-Rodamco fusion
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AnalysisL&G analyses local economies as regional property markets heat up
Analysis looks beyond yield premiums to predict local employment growth
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AnalysisBluewater deal highlights REITs' renewed focus on income
Land Securities buys Bluewater shopping centre for £696m at 4.1% yield
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News
Canary Wharf deal a reminder of 'big-ticket' appeal
China Life acquires 70% stake in London’s 10 Upper Bank Street tower
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AnalysisAFIRE conference: Should investors be wise to the 'millennial' effect?
The rise of the TMT sector discussed at European conference in London
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AnalysisMarket views: ‘Vision for Finance’ proposals could be costly
A recent cross-industry paper on the future of real estate finance could have significant cost implications for the growing number of non-bank lenders, writes Iain Thomas
