Strategies

The New York-based manager aims to tap into credit opportunities arising outside of the US.

The big opportunity, managers argue, is in real estate credit. But while many investors’ attention has pivoted to the asset class, their capital is yet to follow.

After reporting a €623m loss connected to the real estate group, Zurich-based lender Julius Bär says it will refocus on more ‘traditional’ lending.

Otera Capital, a subsidiary of Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, has provided the logistics loan in partnership with the bank. 

The manager has raised €1.2bn for European-focused debt opportunities as volatility persists

BNP Paribas REIM says the inflationary market favours ESG and demographic-related value creation.

A long-term partnership with Earlsfort Capital Partners has allowed Minneapolis-based Castlelake to expand its lending platform in the UK and Ireland.

The New York-based firm is targeting $1bn to $2bn in originations in the region next year amid a 'super-interesting time' for non-bank lenders.

Educating lenders about emerging strategies, such as student accommodation, data centres and life sciences, has been the key to unlocking liquidity in nascent markets.

The CEO of the investment manager, which last year completed the acquisition of lender DRC Capital, sees corporate acquisitions as a growing industry trend.