Two mega funds held a first close and a launch, respectively, in October.

Royal London Asset Management announced the largest-ever launch of a UK property fund, with a targeted size of more than £2.7 billion (€3.0 billion), which will invest in UK commercial property across all major sectors and regions.

Catalyst Capital held a €1 billion first close for its Catalyst Core Plus European Property Fund, an evergreen real estate fund. Using leverage, CCPEPF will have an initial €1 billion to invest in income-producing assets in every commercial real estate sector. The fund will invest in northern Europe, including Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom and France.

BNP Paribas REIM launched and held the first closing of the CORE Eurozone Logistics Fund. Target investment opportunities are mainly located in key logistics hubs within Germany, Benelux and France.

Harrison Street Real Estate Capital launched Harrison Street European Property Partners II, which