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McKinsey report rethinks approaches to infrastructure

by Drew Campbell

In May, McKinsey & Co.'s infrastructure practice hosted its second annual Global Infrastructure Initiative in Rio de Janeiro.

Transactions | Jun 6, 2014

Recent commercial real estate transactions

by Reg Clodfelter

The largest transaction was an office property in Northern California.

Investors | Jun 6, 2014

Oregon PERF approves $425m in noncore real estate commitments

by Reg Clodfelter

The $67.9 billion Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund has approved $425 million in commitments to noncore real estate.

Research | Jun 5, 2014

U.K. housing prices spike

by Larry Gray

In a bit of good news/bad news, housing prices in the United Kingdom increased by 3.9 percent in May, the largest monthly jump in more than 11 years.

Investors | Jun 5, 2014

Texas ERS commits $116m to European fund of funds

by Reg Clodfelter

The approximately $25 billion Employees Retirement System of Texas has committed $115.8 million to Aberdeen European Opportunity Fund of Funds, managed by Aberdeen Asset Management.

Transactions | Jun 5, 2014

LACERA increases real estate separate accounts, proposes updates to investment policy

by Loretta Clodfelter

The $44.7 billion Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association made $213.5 million in real estate acquisitions in the fourth quarter and the retirement system.

Colorado PERA seeks separate account manager

by Larry Gray

The $43 billion Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association has issued an RFP for a real estate separate account adviser.

Fundraising | Jun 4, 2014

C-III raises $523m for Recovery Fund II

by Reg Clodfelter

Texas-based C-III Capital Partners has raised $523.1 million for C-III Recovery Fund II according to a filing with the SEC.

Investors | Jun 4, 2014

APG buys stake in Chinese logistics developer

by Jennifer Molloy

APG Asset Management has committed up to $650 million for an approximate 20 percent stake in e-Shang, a Shanghai-based warehouse developer and operator backed by Warburg Pincus.

Transactions | Jun 4, 2014

Ventas spends $3.5b in two transactions

by Andrea Waitrovich

Ventas has agreed to a pair of deals totaling $3.5 billion, expanding its ownership in the senior housing and medical sector.

Transactions | Jun 4, 2014

Olayan Group pays $1.5b for European and U.S. portfolios

by Andrea Waitrovich

The Olayan Group has completed two separate deals with its joint venture partners, totaling approximately $1.49 billion in sales price.

Transactions | Jun 3, 2014

Kilroy Realty to build $450m development in San Francisco

by Andrea Waitrovich

Kilroy Realty Corp. has paid $95 million, or $704 per square foot, for 1800 Owens St., 3.1-acre, fully entitled development site in San Francisco.

Transactions | Jun 3, 2014

IN-DEPTH: GGP sells Southern California mall for $210m

by Andrea Waitrovich

Retail Opportunity Investments has purchased Fallbrook Shopping Center in Southern California for $210 million, or $239 per square foot, in cash. General Growth Properties is the seller.

Investors | Jun 3, 2014

Texas Municipal commits $750m to mortgage-backed securities

by Reg Clodfelter

The $22.8 billion Texas Municipal Retirement System has committed $750 million to RMBS/CMBS strategies, divided among three separate manager.

Investors | Jun 3, 2014

Transaction volume increases in Benelux region

by Loretta Clodfelter

Investors have begun to review their attitude toward the Benelux region, inking major deals in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Newsline

McKinsey report rethinks approaches to infrastructure

Recent commercial real estate transactions

Oregon PERF approves $425m in noncore real estate commitments

U.K. housing prices spike

Texas ERS commits $116m to European fund of funds

LACERA increases real estate separate accounts, proposes updates to investment policy

Colorado PERA seeks separate account manager

C-III raises $523m for Recovery Fund II

APG buys stake in Chinese logistics developer

Ventas spends $3.5b in two transactions

Olayan Group pays $1.5b for European and U.S. portfolios

Kilroy Realty to build $450m development in San Francisco

IN-DEPTH: GGP sells Southern California mall for $210m

Texas Municipal commits $750m to mortgage-backed securities

Transaction volume increases in Benelux region

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