During the past few months, investors, managers and consultants participated in Editorial Advisory Board meetings for each of Institutional Real Estate, Inc’s regional publications to discuss the most pressing issues facing the real estate investment industry. The editorial board of Institutional Real Estate Americas met in Northern California on 9–11 September; the editorial board of Institutional Real Estate Europe met in Germany on 24–26 September; and the editorial board of Institutional Real Estate Asia Pacific met in Singapore on 22–24 October. Below, editors Loretta Clodfelter, Marek Handzel and Dr Jennifer Molloy discuss highlights from the regional events.

How did the macroeconomic — or geopolitical — backdrop weigh on investor sentiment?

Clodfelter: The most anticipated macroeconomic event at the Americas board meeting, which was held in early September, was a possible d