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The investment manager’s debt boss explains why it raised special situations capital, pre-covid, and how it intends to invest it.

Debt and equity managers alike are readying themselves to do business in distressed scenarios. But Europe is not delivering too many, for now.

Although Spain remains on lenders’ radar, many are taking stock until post-coronavirus conditions become clearer.

The UK-based Swiss Life subsidiary sourced a £56m loan from DekaBank for its recent London office acquisition, amid debate about the future of the sector.

Three-quarters of respondents to Savills’ global sentiment survey stated debt has become less available in EMEA and North America.

The New York-based alternative asset manager, formerly known as Och-Ziff Capital Management, beat the target for its latest property vehicle by nearly $1bn.

Property debt providers are understandably preoccupied by the pandemic. But it is crucial that progress continues to be made in sustainable finance.

Real estate investors believe logistics will perform well through the covid-19 crisis, and sector specialists expect debt providers to remain supportive.

The consultancy used its latest Financing Property presentation to argue the pandemic is putting greater emphasis on sustainability in real estate finance.