In alliance with leading real-estate companies, the firm plans the first-half launch of a novel mezzanine-type fund in Chile.
PGIM Real Estate global outlook: Striking the right portfolio balance late in the cycle
July 29, 2019 by
“The challenge for investors in the current environment is striking the right balance between taking on risk to capitalize on late-cycle growth opportunities and investing in strategies that offer greater downside protection,” said PGIM's Peter Hayes.
BlackRock’s alternatives group brings solutions-based approach to Latam market
July 25, 2019 by
With USD 184 billion in alternatives AUM, BlackRock aims to bring a local focus to alternatives offerings in Latin America, positioning itself as a provider of solutions for a growing number of clients, says New York-based Roque Calleja.
Vision to create two funds in partnership with Altment
May 28, 2019 by
Vision's Arturo Alegria expressed his enthusiasm for the new funds, which will be offered across institutional sectors, including family offices.
BCI Asset Management brings Lennar into its alternatives offering
August 15, 2018 by
Lennar, a real-estate developer in the US, is Bci's fourth global partner, alongside First Trust, Adams Street Partners and WellsFargo, said Bci's Sebastián Rodas.
New real-estate fund regs permit hiring of third-party managers
April 18, 2018 by
Marcela Arias of the Colombian mutual fund association, Asofiduciarias, is optimistic about a boom in REIT activity beginning as early as the second half of 2018.
Second TC Latin America real-estate fund raises USD 268 million
December 19, 2016 by
TCLAREF II will opportunistically invest in the development of residential, commercial and industrial real estate projects in Peru, Colombia and Mexico, says Gregorio Schneider of TC Latin America Partners.
Market experts predict shift to alternative funds as traditional yields shrink
August 26, 2014 by
Pressure on AFPs to deliver decent-sized pensions will lead to greater investment in this category, especially considering the narrow yields of regional fixed-income and the volatility of global equity markets.
Peru’s AFPs can now invest up to 20% in alternatives
August 15, 2014 by
AFPs can now invest up to 15% of their type 2 moderate portfolios and 20% of their type 3 aggressive portfolios in alternatives, without weighing against the overall equity limit. The previous limit was a scant 3%, and was being fully utilized.
