2019, a year of increased AUM growth, capital raising

Capital Raising

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Net AUM increased 7% in the past year, with three out of four investment managers reporting overall increases, while capital raising grew 5% YOY, according to the latest NAREIM/FPL Global Management Survey.

Attracting Google by driving sustainability through partnerships

Dialogues

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Collaboration between the various stakeholders of 500 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas yielded ESG success, valuable lessons and a happy tenant by the name of Google. Jennifer McConkey and Joe Wanninger of Principal Real Estate Investors highlight the ESG strategy behind the deal.

How to complete a multifamily value-add reno in one day

Dialogues

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Imagine renovating an occupied apartment unit in one day, replacing the entire kitchen and the majority of bathroom components- all while the resident is at work. Now imagine turning around a 500+ apartment complex in less than six months. TGM Associates talks about their value-add in a day program.

Diversification and capital raising on the rise, but at what price efficiency?

Dialogues

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Capital raised from defined contribution pensions is on the rise and interest in tapping this retail source has increased significantly. It's also a sign the industry is preparing for a move away from defined benefit plans. However, the costs - financial and organizational - are large.

Future-proofing our portfolios

Dialogues

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Effectively managing climate risk requires data-driven insights, standardized methodology and robust stakeholder engagement throughout the ecosystem of a portfolio. Anna Murray of BentallGreenOak explains their approach to long-term financial and operation resiliency.

Read the 2019 Fall Dialogues here

Dialogues

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Investment managers are facing ever greater complexity - of product and capital to name just two. Over the past year, NAREIM members have shared insight and intelligence on some of these challenges, and best practices on how to mitigate risk and drive returns. We hear their stories in the fall issue of Dialogues.