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In April, Institutional Real Estate Asia Pacific senior editor Dr Jennifer Molloy spoke with three experts on sustainability, and their responses are collected below. The Q&A includes Ian Lieblich, head of ESG at EG Funds; Julie Manning, global head of climate and carbon with LaSalle Investment Management; and Shami Nissan, head of sustainability at Actis.

In a conversation that ranges from investment philosophy to the outlook for development to the trends shaping the real estate industry, such as technology and sustainability, Greystar’s Derek Ramsey, chief financial officer, and Kevin Kaberna, executive director, North America investment management, explain Greystar’s investment approach and strategy in today’s fluctuating market.

Demographics, the affordable housing shortage, the innovation economy, shifting globalization and resiliency are the five primary structural themes driving real estate investment demand, according to a report by Clarion Partners.

What is green value creation, in a real estate investment context? “At Stoneweg US, ‘green value creation’ means thoughtfully integrating sustainable practices throughout our investment strategy to enhance asset value,” says Thomas Stanchak, Stoneweg US’s managing director of sustainability.

Madison International Realty has appointed Evan Abrams as head of U.S. equity capital markets.

Catena has signed an agreement with DSV Road Holding A/S to acquire a property in Landskrona, Sweden.

Tham Kuo Wei, CEO and executive director of Mapletree Industrial Trust’s manager, has plans to step down, according to an announcement.

Prologis UK has launched a market-first flexible warehouse offering, Flexxtra, at Prologis Park Wellingborough West DC4.

Bouwinvest Real Estate Investors has appointed Paul van Stiphout as fund manager Dutch Residential Investments.

To compete against these large institutions, smaller managers need to clearly articulate their points of differentiation. Based on investor feedback, there are five essential points to cover in an introductory 60-minute meeting.

Transparent governance remains at the heart of the REIT model, as publicly traded REITs continue to responsibility advance environmental and social initiatives, according to the sixth edition of Nareit’s REIT Industry Sustainability Report. 

An affiliate of Cohen & Steers Capital Management and DLC Management have jointly acquired a two-property open-air shopping center complex in Fayetteville, Ark.

The COVID-19 pandemic dealt a harsh blow to many property owners, who struggled with shutdowns, rigid operating requirements and general uncertainty.

Over the past four decades, U.S. markets have experienced several downturns and periods of inflation, influenced by various economic factors and events. Each event has left a mark on investors, shaping their confidence and influencing investment approaches. Looking back at history can help the present day.

After many years of growth in a low–interest rate environment, the recent commercial real estate downturn can arguably be described as something of a shock to the system for many, writes Ben Thatcher.

In a report released in May 2023 named The Future of the Central Business District, JLL claimed commercial centres across the globe were at “an inflection point.”

There were $28 billion extreme weather events with estimated commercial real estate insurance costs totaling $92.9 billion in 2023, according to Deloitte’s 2024 Financial Services Industry Predictions.

Town Lane, an opportunistic real estate investment firm, has held a final close for its inaugural fund, Town Lane Real Estate Opportunities Fund I, with $1.25 billion in total commitments.

Outstanding senior commercial real estate debt in Asia Pacific totals at least $257 billion, with a funding gap of $8.4 billion expected between 2024 and 2026. This is a much narrower gap than investors in the other major regions, according to CBRE. 

Candida Hoeberichts has joined BGO as managing director, capital raising in BGO’s Investments division. Hoeberichts will be based in BGO’s San Francisco office.