allocation strategy

The move comes as the Securities and Exchange Commission in October published a report calling for greater access to private funds for individual investors.

Rental housing and industrial are the firm's top priorities.

Hines Securities and iCapital will work with registered investment advisers and other financial professionals.

Banks are finding willing buyers in investors seeking higher-yielding assets.

The firm entered the Chicago market this year, originating a $117m loan for LendLease and Super Aware.

The firm wants to boost originations to about $1bn quarterly.

The firm has just closed a $7.25m senior bridge loan on a San Francisco property.

The firm is considering select deals in the office and hospitality sectors.

While the New York-based investment manager has been able to deploy its funds rapidly, other groups have not found the opportunity set they expected.