Two-fifths of real estate funds in Asia Pacific are planning to increase their headcount in 2022, according to a new survey from PwC and the Asian Association for Investors in Non-listed Real Estate Vehicles (ANREV). But, as with other parts of the financial services industry, recruiting the right talent can be challenging.
The 2021 ANREV/PwC Real Estate Fund Managers’ Benchmarking Survey follows a previous study of market developments in 2017. The survey attracted the participation of 31 fund managers with significant operations in Asia Pacific, representing more than $1 trillion of real estate assets under management globally. It gathers information on key industry trends and metrics, including organizational information, governance, sustainability and risk management, administration, valuation, technology and operations, regulatory information, and reporting.
“The hiring intentions captured in this survey indicate a positive outlook for Asia Pacific busin
