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CalSTRS pledges over $5bn to real estate in major ramp-up

Managers CBRE and BlackRock were among the biggest beneficiaries as the public pension spread its bets across sectors in its busiest half year on record.

‘Zombie’ status looms for pan-European ODCE funds

The lack of growth in regional, diversified open-end funds is causing investors to question the value of the structure, members heard at the PERE Europe Forum.

Europe’s credit managers urged to stay disciplined amid fierce competition

Panelists at the PERE Europe Forum 2026 described highly competitive lending market conditions in the region.

The risks of Europe’s back leverage boom

The downsides of the financial tool are rarely explored, but they were flagged during a debate at PERE Europe Forum 2026 this week.

Aboria and Partners Group buy £165m UK student housing portfolio from HSBC

The deal was made through Aboria Living Portfolio Series I (ALPS 1), the newly launched manager’s debut vehicle, PERE Deals can reveal.

PERE Forum: ‘Making it in the buy’ remains the key to value creation

With the ECB and the Federal Reserve both raising rates this month, buying at a discount to replacement value is the surest route to returns, delegates heard.