Synchronicity is a term often used to describe people having similar thoughts at the same time and applied to me when I was asked to write this second Up and Coming article. I have always wanted to encourage investors and fund managers to redouble their communications with each other and concluded that it would be great to see an article on the subject. More and more, I have seen how important clear and consistent communication is to the non-listed real estate sector and also to my employer, ING Real Estate Investment Management (REIM).

The ING Group recently announced its 2009 results and provided a business outlook for 2010 and further ahead. A great deal of thought and preparation went in to it, which was fascinating to watch and struck me as wholly appropriate for a high-profile financial services company. It has been through sharing the impac