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Asset Manager NewsActis closes US$600 million MTerra Solar investment with Meralco PowerGEN (MGEN) unit MGreen
Actis announces the closing of the acquisition of a stake in Terra Solar Philippines, Inc. (“MTerra Solar”), with MGEN Renewable Energy, Inc. (MGreen), through its subsidiary SP New Energy Corporation (“SPNEC”).
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Asset Manager NewsFurther development of Climate Risk Monitor leads to more insight into climate risks
In 2021, we developed a tool called the Climate Risk Monitor which could identify the climate risks for real estate based on data from the KNMI Climate Effect Atlas and Climate Adaption Services (CAS). This tool has since been further developed and professionalised, based partly on the recent ‘Framework for climate adaptive buildings’ of the Dutch Green Building Council (DGBC).
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Asset Manager NewsIPUT Real Estate announces a €230 million commitment for its sustainable Logistics Sub Fund at Nexus Logistics Park
IPUT Real Estate (“IPUT’), Dublin’s leading property investment company, has launched a new logistics sub-fund, the “IPUT Nexus Logistics Fund” raising €115 million in new capital to develop the first 1.5 million sq. ft. of Nexus Logistics Park (“Nexus”). The IPUT Nexus Logistics Fund will operate as a sub-fund within IPUT Real Estate and is classified as an SFDR Article 9 fund, ranking it among the most sustainable real estate funds in Europe.
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Asset Manager NewsEDF India and Actis announce strategic partnership to develop advanced metering infrastructure in India
New Delhi, 25 February 2025: EDF India today announced a strategic joint venture (JV) with Actis, a leading global investor in sustainable infrastructure. This collaboration aims to operate a dedicated platform company for Advanced Metering Infrastructure Service Provider (AMISP) concessions, reinforcing EDF India’s and Actis’ commitment to investing in the Indian power sector. Under this joint venture, EDF India and Actis will bring together their global expertise in energy solutions and infrastructure investments.
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Asset Manager NewsInvestment Update: Real estate investors redefine their course
The recovery in the real estate market continues cautiously, writes Peter Koppers of Achmea Real Estate in the new Investment Update. INREV research shows that investors are again allocating new capital to real estate, with a strong focus on core strategies and sectors with stable fundamentals. Residential real estate remains the absolute favorite, particularly affordable rental housing and senior housing, a domain where impact, sustainability, and returns go hand in hand.
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Asset Manager NewsSpace Exploration Boom Offers Real Estate Investment Opportunity
Acquisition of Titusville Logistics Center highlights opportunity in space exploration adjacent submarkets
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Asset Manager NewsAchmea Real Estate launches new impact fund with ADRIF
Achmea Real Estate today launches a new impact fund, specifically aimed at acquiring and making older rental homes more sustainable: the Achmea Dutch Residential Impact Fund (ADRIF). Achmea is the first financial services provider with such a fund.
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Asset Manager NewsASR Dutch Mobility Office Fund Focuses Strategy exclusively on G5 Cities in the Netherlands
The fund sells one office in Zwolle and two offices in ‘s-Hertogenbosch. The ASR Dutch Mobility Office Fund sold three offices from its portfolio last year: Schellepoort in Zwolle and the offices Pavillon and Semaphore in ‘s-Hertogenbosch. This aligns with the fund’s refined strategy to focus on offices near major intercity stations exclusively in the G5 cities of the Netherlands: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, and Eindhoven.
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Asset Manager NewsBPL Pensioen invests additional €90 million in ASR Dutch Farmland Fund
BPL Pensioen is to invest an additional €90 million in the ASR Dutch Farmland Fund. This amount is on top of the €210 million previously invested by the pension fund for the agricultural and green sector. BPL Pensioen is an investor in a.s.r. real estate’s farmland fund alongside DELA, the ING pension fund and a.s.r.
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Asset Manager NewsActis’ Skyline Brazilian transmission platform expands to total 1,404km through two acquisitions
Actis, a leading global investor in sustainable infrastructure, has signed to acquire two projects to diversify and expand its Skyline Brazilian transmission platform, bringing the length of the business’ operational transmission lines to a total of 1,404km.
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Asset Manager NewsNozomi Energy completes largest acquisition to date consisting of 12 solar projects with a 312MW capacity
Nozomi Energy, a Japan-focused renewables platform established by global sustainable infrastructure investor Actis, has announced its acquisition of a major portfolio of 12 operational solar projects together with a Japanese co-investor, totalling 312MW.
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Asset Manager NewsRedevco Acquires £518 Million UK Retail Park Portfolio from Oxford Properties
Redevco, one of Europe’s largest privately owned real estate managers, completes the acquisition of a portfolio of 16 retail parks across the UK for £518 million. The portfolio was assembled by Oxford Properties via the M7 Real Estate specialist platform it acquired in 2021.
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Asset Manager NewsSlättö announces first close of third flagship Nordic Value Add fund with 50% of target commitments
Slättö today announced the first close of its third flagship Nordic value-add real estate fund, Slättö Value Add III, securing SEK 2.5 billion (EUR 220 m) in committed capital, including co-investment capital.
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Asset Manager NewsEmpira Platform Joins Forces with Partners Group
As of early 2025, Empira AG, a leading vertically integrated investment manager specialising in real estate, will become part of Partners Group, one of the world’s leading private markets investment managers. As part of this transaction, Empira will operate as a specialised, independent real estate brand within Partners Group, broadening the reach of both firms to offer institutional and private investors worldwide innovative and high-yield real estate investments.
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Asset Manager NewsPartners Group agrees to acquire real estate platform Empira Group
Partners Group, one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, has agreed to acquire Empira Group, a premier real estate investment platform. The transaction will enhance Partners Group’s position as a global real estate investor and support its ambitious growth plans as the asset class enters a new paradigm for investing.
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Asset Manager NewsKGAL invests in leasing deal for three more aircraft for pension fund
KGAL has successfully concluded a lease agreement with the Canadian regional airline Porter Airlines for three De Havilland Dash-8 Q400 aircraft via its subsidiary GOAL, the long-standing joint venture between KGAL and Deutsche Lufthansa AG. The aircraft are part of the KGAL APF 5 fund, which specialises in aircraft leasing and which has to date grown to a volume of well over 400 million euros.
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Asset Manager NewsNuveen finances $275m senior loan supporting purpose-built student accommodation
Global asset manager Nuveen has provided an AU$275 million senior loan to the Dexus Opportunity Funds and Marquette Properties.
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Asset Manager NewsKGAL honoured with the Scope Award in the “New Energy” category for the third time in a row
The independent rating agency Scope has once again recognised KGAL as the best asset manager in the “Infrastructure Equity – New Energy” category. More than 20 years of experience with renewable energies, the expertise of a 65-strong team of experts and the unique product range are the basis for success.
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Asset Manager NewsCalPERS expands commitment to Nuveen real estate with an additional $400 million allocation
With $500 Million Total Allocation from CalPERS, Nuveen Underscores Commitment to Preserve Affordable Housing and Build Resilient Communities
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Asset Manager NewsPartners Group acquires BLUESEA Hotels, a leading hospitality platform in Spain
Partners Group, one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, acting on behalf of its clients, has acquired a majority stake in BLUESEA Hotels (“BLUESEA” or “the Company”), a hospitality platform in Spain, in partnership with Portobello Capital, a leading independent mid-market private equity firm.
