Listed pan-Asian life insurance group AIA Group has formed a partnership with investment manager to invest in the global logistics real estate industry and related opportunities.

Mark Konyn, AIA’s Group CIO, said: “AIA believes in the strong fundamentals that support the future development of the global logistics real estate market. The alliance is a core part of AIA’s growth strategy to create scalable relationships with world-class investment partners.

“We are very excited about partnering with GLP, which will allow AIA to acquire exposure in the growing and exciting logistics real estate industry.�

The partnership is expected to help AIA �diversify its investment portfolio and enhance returns� for its customers and shareholders.

Craig Duffy, GLP’s managing director, fund management, said: “We look forward to launching this significant investment partnership with AIA.

“We take a strategic and innovative approach to growth and value creation for our investment partners and believe we can deliver value to the partnership as experienced global investors and operators.�

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