06.05.2016 - Preqin says SWFs are adopting ‘safer’ real estate strategies
According to the latest data from Preqin, core real estate is most targeted strategy, while distressed opportunities see large decline In its latest review, Preqin finds that sovereign wealth funds investing in real estate in 2016 have moved away from higher risk investment strategies, and are increasingly targeting strategies with a lower risk profile. Core real estate is now the most utilised strategy, employed by 72% of sovereign wealth funds, up from 57% in 2015. Similarly, core plus investments are now sought by 44% of sovereign wealth funds, up from 39% a year ago, says the data provider. Some 85% of sovereign wealth funds seek direct investment in real estate, the most attractive route to market...............................................Full Article: Source
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