In these unusual times, we are all having to learn to adapt and be flexible. As the progress of the coronavirus and governments’ responses to it are proving unpredictable, it’s often a question of ‘managing just in case’ rather than ‘managing just in time’. Read more
At the end of 2019, there were 10 committees in operation led by various subject matter experts from INREV membership, working to advance the goals and objectives to support INREV in the various focus areas. One new committee has been added since the beginning of this year that is slightly different in nature, as it is made up, not by expertise but by age. Read more
INREV caught up recently with Bahar Yay Celik, INREV’s Professional Standards Analyst who joined the Professional Standards team in September last year at a busy but exciting time for the department. Read more
The rapid growth of the non-listed real estate industry in the first decade of the new millennium opened the opportunity to a wider range of markets, products, and investors. This evolution of the industry is detailed in INREV’s recent publication ‘Coming of age: the rebirth and renewal of the non-listed real estate industry’. Read more
COVID-19 has resulted in major operational and reporting challenges for investment managers. Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron famously said, ‘this is war’ in his televised address concerning the corona virus on 16 March. Much of Europe has adopted wartime-like measures including quarantines, travel restrictions and school, store and restaurant closings as millions of workers in Europe work from home when possible. Read more
INREV kicked off the year with its annual Investment Intentions Roadshow, presenting the global results from the Investment Intentions Survey with a local focus, a forward-looking view on investment allocations and trends for the non-listed industry. The events took place across London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Helsinki in January and were collectively attended by over 400 INREV members. Read more
As real estate fund managers have become increasingly keen to provide suitable products to meet institutional investors’ demand for real estate impact investments, INREV’s ESG committee has taken steps to provide more clarity and consistency in this important area. Read more
The money-weighted internal rate of return is the single most important metric for those investing in closed end real estate vehicles, particularly funds with a value added or opportunity strategy. The advent of the new ANREV/ INREV/ NCREIF Global IRR Index, published in a consultation release this April, is therefore exciting news. Read more
How a company innovates has become a critical factor in thriving businesses and real estate is no exception in needing to embrace digital transformation. How the industry can approach these radical changes was the topic of a one-day INREV masterclass in London on Enabling innovation and digital transformation in your business in October 2019, attended by a select group of INREV board and committee members. Read more
