Assicurazioni Generali

Despite stiff competition in a challenging marketplace, the Italian insurer’s real estate manager is taking its fundraising ambitions to the next level.

Changing regulatory conditions in Europe are shaking up the real estate asset manager landscape through M&A.

Ted Gooden, whose business Växa Partners will focus on M&A advisory and strategic consulting, expects ‘very transformative’ deals over the next five years.

The Singaporean sovereign wealth fund and German reinsurer have separately invested billions in the asset class in recent months.

With almost half of this year’s ranking witnessing portfolio value declines, institutional investors reflect on a tumultuous period for private real estate.

Climate hazards are on the minds of real estate players, and are starting to impact their decision-making.

Brexit and covid have been cause for concern for managers and investors. But some institutions have continued to forge ahead despite the challenges.

The Italian insurance giant has launched its first property credit vehicle and is aiming to build a €3bn loan book within three years. Nunzio Laurenziello, who is leading the strategy, tells us why.