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The real estate lender is charging a 1.5% management fee, according to Arkansas pension fund documents.

Sebastian Vetter has taken the helm at DekaBank’s property lending business. Real Estate Capital talks to him about his plans.

The pension fund, among others, is concerned about the additional risks managers in the strategy are taking in order to meet higher return targets.

The German bank increased new lending in North America by 41% year-on-year in H1 2019.

Although traditional debt providers have become more cautious about the stateside shopping sector, newer lenders are looking for opportunities. By Michelle Phillips

Natixis aims to capitalise on property investors’ international activities by operating an originate-to-distribute model across continents. Emmanuel Verhoosel, the French bank’s global head of real estate and hospitality, discusses market conditions.

The partnership will see a geographic mix across the US and Europe, which will let BBDC access investments with different levels of yield.

Rising interest rates, CMBS volatility and the likelihood of higher spreads are among the factors borrowers in the US need to think about, writes Ryan Krauch of Mesa West Capital.

Private real estate debt vehicles need to prove their value to investors in a more crowded and competitive market.

Through its purchase of a debt business from Quadrant, the French giant has gained access to a greater set of lending opportunities, and the ability to be more selective.