Real estate

Dec 20, 2022

CapitaLand, logistics, fundCapitaLand Investment (CLI), the asset management arm of Singapore-based real estate developer CapitaLand, has launched a logistics fund targetting properties in Southeast Asia.

Dec 13, 2022

Apac, infrastructureUK-based alternatives manager ICG has put together a team to invest in Asia-Pacific infrastructure equity.

Dec 13, 2022

DWSGerman fund manager DWS has announced the promotion of Steven Kim to the role of head of real estate asset management.

Nov 29, 2022

LondonApac-based investment in central London office premises is set to quadruple this year, according to analysis from BNP Paribas Real Estate.

Nov 29, 2022

data centreSingapore-based private equity firm SC Capital Partners has secured a mandate from a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) for a data centre investment programme.

Nov 22, 2022

ChinaSingapore-based real estate investment firm GLP has pulled in $1.2 billion in capital commitments after announcing the first close of its GLP China Value-Add Partners fund.

Nov 08, 2022

GLP, ChinaReal estate investment manager GLP has passed the US$1 billion mark after making the final close for its sixth China income fund.

Sep 06, 2022

M&G, Japan, ESR GroupM&G Real Estate Asia has announced plans to develop a series of logistics properties across Japan.

Jun 07, 2022

MelbourneSingapore-based real estate investor CapitaLand Investment (CLI) has acquired a 22-storey office tower in Australian city Melbourne.

May 24, 2022

HiredSingapore-based ARA Asset Management has appointed David Blight as chief investment officer (CIO) of its private funds division ARA Private Funds (APF).

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