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The industry has lagged behind in deploying technology, but investment managers must adapt to the new generation of tools available, writes Scott Tavolacci, Yardi’s regional director of investment management sales

In an era of more granular investor due diligence, technology has rapidly become indispensable to investment managers. RSM’s Tom Green and Brad Berkley of Artemis Real Estate Partners discuss the benefits and challenges it brings

Managing and preventing fraud and cyber-risk is all about preparation, say Forensic Risk Alliance consultants Kylie Tanner and William Odom.

Outsourcing has changed considerably over the last 10 years and continues to evolve as managers face more external pressures. Alter Domus’ Anita Lyse and Alan Dundon discuss current trends

Consideration of sustainability factors is now a necessary and prudent element in the real estate investment decision-making process, writes Dara Friedman, senior vice president, portfolio management at Bentall Kennedy.

Private real estate investors lack choice when it comes to backing vehicles that span all regions. By Peter Hobbs, managing director and head of private markets, bfinance

Shopping centers and outlets present exceptional opportunities for investors looking to the long term, says Roland Fuchs, head of European real estate finance at Allianz Real Estate

Prospects for A/B grade malls are far from distressed, says Matthew Strotton, global director, capital, at QIC Global Real Estate, but C/D malls will struggle to stay relevant

The demarcation between retail and logistics is eroding and will impact future real estate decisions, writes James Markby, managing director of Logistics Capital Partners

Savvy landlords are turning vacant locations into opportunities using emerging formats and technology to keep assets financially stable, attractive and relevant, writes Brian Sutherland, industry principal of Yardi Elevate.