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Adjustment of Depot A strategies: Secondary market as a strategic alternative

In times of stricter regulatory frameworks, savings banks and institutional investors have to rethink their Depot A strategies. The secondary market offers a discreet alternative to the classic termination of real estate fund units. At the same time, buyers benefit from attractive prices.

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Top-down or bottom-up?

Different approaches can be taken when selecting managers and investment products and constructing multi-manager portfolios. We will now discuss what the practical differences are and why they play a role for us.

Perspektiven in Private Markets: Folge 5 Infrastruktur
Interview Podcast

How do family offices use private investments?

In this episode, Alex Koriath talks to Dr. Christian Wiehenkamp, Chief Investment Officer of Perpetual Investors, about the new reality of asset allocation in the private markets space.

Rechenzentrum
Article

Higher Performance Drives Data Center Energy Demand

Electricity availability, sustainability and regulation pose challenges

ELTIFs als verbindendes Element in Europa
Comment Weekly

ELTIF: European Success Stories – Also for Germany?

"The knot has burst," states the introduction to the broad-based study on the ELTIF market by the analysis firm Scope. In fact, ELTIFs have become the trendsetter of recent years.

Studentenwohnung
Article Report

Growing investment opportunities expected in the student housing market in Germany

The demand for high-quality, flexibly usable housing for students in Germany remains high. As a recent publication by Savills shows, there is attractive investment potential in the area of student housing.

Podcast

NO REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION WITHOUT DIGITAL DATA ROOMS AND DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (DMS)?

Due diligence plays an important role in real estate transactions. The larger the deals, the more complex the check. Without virtual data rooms, this is almost no longer feasible. But they are not only helpful for transactions, reveal Director Data Management Services Alexander Demmelmayr and Nicole Dittrich, Co-Head of DMS.

Shake hands stake investing
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GP Stake Investing: Unlocking Growth, Alignment, and Strategic Edge in Real Estate

As institutional investors continue to pursue long-term, high-conviction strategies in real estate, one emerging approach is drawing attention: GP stake investing.

Article Report

French SCPIs are increasingly investing across borders – capital inflows are recovering

According to Savills' latest analysis, French SCPIs* are increasingly investing outside their home market – with other European countries as the main beneficiaries.

Ekklesia
Comment Weekly

Co-determination of investors in special funds in danger?

The draft of the BaFin leaflet on the influence of investors on investments and divestments of investment funds provides an opportunity to sharpen understanding of the traditional role-playing game with a long history of investors and capital management companies.

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Office real estate markets on hold

The German office property market will remain cautious in the first quarter of 2025, but selling pressure is increasing as many standstill agreements expire. Pricing remains challenging, but investors can benefit from discounts, especially for properties with development potential. The secondary market for fund shares offers a discreet way to adjust office allocations.

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