Managers

The Chicago-based multifamily investment firm has brought on its first in-house investor relations person, following the recent launch of its latest real estate fund.

The Orange County Employees’ Retirement System has published a policy document outlining its plans to push back against fees. The policy will affect the system’s alternatives program, which will likely impact real estate.

The New York-based firm has raised $154 million to provide balance sheet financing for transitional properties throughout the US.

The Greensboro, North Carolina-based firm has raised $200 million for Bell Apartment Fund IV, which will invest in US multifamily properties.

Among the $90.9 billion pension plan’s new commitments are its first ones to Gaw Capital Partners and Abacus Capital Group.

The Dallas-based real estate investment manager received more than $135 million in equity commitments for Velocis Fund I, bringing total assets under management to more than $222 million.

The $15.9 billion state endowment has made contributions to funds sponsored by USAA Real Estate, Harrison Street and Cypress Real Estate.

Foreign institutional investors are beginning to return to Asian real estate with renewed interest, but are more cautious of taking inordinate risks, delegates heard at the APREA Property Leaders Forum heard today.

The Atlanta-based investment firm has garnered $220 million in commitments for its Noble Hospitality Fund II, less than two months after it closed on $101 million.

The Zug-based private equity real estate firm has opened an office in Singapore with a view to positioning itself closer to some of its investors.