| Relentless monetary easing across the rich world is driving the biggest sovereign wealth fund away from debt markets as it instead targets real estate investments in mega cities. Chief Executive Officer Yngve Slyngstad says the meager returns bonds offer mean the $860 billion wealth fund needs to look elsewhere to meet its 4 percent return target.
At the same time, a study published on Friday by the fund shows there’s an argument for tripling its real estate investment to 15 percent of the total portfolio. Lars Dahl, chief risk officer for real estate at the wealth fund, says the best property to invest in now is to be found in the world’s biggest cities...............................................Full Article: Source
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