Hines, a global real estate investment manager, has released a new “Why Asia Now” research paper. The study finds that an allocation to developed Asia real estate can help boost risk-adjusted returns and reduce downside volatility for global institutional investors, even when currency effects are considered.
Based on Hines’ proprietary research, the study articulates Asia’s positive growth outlook, the region’s depth of opportunity across asset classes, and where Asia currently presents attractive entry points.
“Fundamentals in Asia are pointing in a positive direction,” said Chiang Ling Ng, CIO, Asia. at Hines. “Because of the region’s secular growth trends and unique in-market dynamics, we see Asia poised to generate a spectrum of opportunities.”
The region’s real estate investment prospects include core-plus and value-add opportunities in office, residential, industrial and logistics, and retail, driven by Asia’s population growth and
