Tag: Real Assets

Alternatives January 7, 2026

Trump Suggests Ban on Institutional Investors Buying Single Family Houses

In an online post, President Donald Trump wrote that he intends the measure to mitigate the housing crisis resulting from an upward spiral of costs.

Corporate Moves October 23, 2025

ISS STOXX Launches Real Assets Climate Solutions Suite

The tools aim to help investors understand climate risks within their portfolios.

Newsmakers October 9, 2025

Jacmel Partners’ Infrastructure Platform Names Shaquille O’Neal as Founding Partner

The alternative investment manager, which previously invested in the development of LaGuardia Airport, will join forces with the NBA champion to make impact investments.

Pensions October 2, 2025

CPP Investments Takes Stake in 11GW Power Generation Company

The $1 billion minority investment in Alpha Generation LLC will support energy for digital infrastructure.

Asset Allocation September 25, 2025

How Timberland, Agriculture Can Fit Into Asset Owner Portfolios

Timber, farmland and other renewable resource investments provide steady returns, diversification and capital preservation.

Manager Selection August 4, 2025

Nest Commits $750M to Timberland Fund

The U.K.’s largest workplace pension will gain exposure to the asset class through BTG Pactual TIG.

Market Moves July 2, 2025

JFK Airport Lands Australia’s TelstraSuper as New Investor

The investment, of an undisclosed amount, “aligns with our long-term approach and our commitment to supporting essential infrastructure,” a fund official said.

Manager Selection June 4, 2025

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Commits $300M to Real Assets, Alts

The IMRF made commitments with Blue Owl Real Estate, Khosla Ventures, Charlesbank Capital Partners and Great Hill Partners.

Manager Selection May 15, 2025

NBIM Commits $800M to Blackstone Logistics Real Estate Fund

The strategy will invest in warehouse properties across the U.S. and Canada.

Manager Selection May 1, 2025

Maryland Pension, Barings Form Partnership for Infrastructure, Emerging Managers

The Maryland State Retirement and Pension System will join forces with the asset manager to launch a $250 million real assets program.

Manager Selection April 22, 2025

CalSTRS Chooses Nuveen for $150M Self-Storage Mandate

A new commitment from the California teachers’ pension fund’s $46 billion real estate portfolio was announced.

Asset Allocation March 24, 2025

Infrastructure, Real Assets Make Attractive Additions to Fixed-Income Portfolios

The asset classes can provide significant diversification and are uncorrelated with other fixed-income investments.

Newsmakers March 18, 2025

OMERS’ Ralph Berg Shines a Spotlight on Infrastructure

The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System CIO explains his fund’s approach to infrastructure, asset allocation, U.S. tariffs and the Canadian model.

Asset Allocation February 11, 2025

Canadian Pension Fund BCI Offers to Take Infrastructure Manager BBGI Private

The Luxembourg-based manager could be acquired for $1.31 billion.

Alternatives February 3, 2025

Institutional Investors See Resilience in Commercial Real Estate

While the industry is forever changed following the pandemic, portfolio managers expect a rebound ahead.