Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC on Wednesday said that it is "underinvested" in property. Real estate currently makes up 7 per cent of its asset mix. It plans to raise this proportion to 9-13 per cent. It will do so by looking at big transactions in deep and liquid markets in key gateway cities. Emerging markets will also be important for its long-term strategy, notwithstanding short-term geopolitical risks.
GIC will also continue to partner global players, including private equity firms and other sovereign wealth funds, on bigger deals as competition heats up for global assets...............................................Full Article: Source
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