Lucas Cacioli

3 days ago | asianinvestor.net | Lucas Cacioli

Region records highest Q1 cross-border volume since 2019 as global institutions ramp up acquisitions amid shifting market dynamics. Asia Pacific commercial real estate investment grew 20% year-over-year to $36.3 billion in Q1 2025, marking six consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth and the highest first quarter level since the 2022 rate hike cycle, according to JLL.

4 days ago | asianinvestor.net | Lucas Cacioli

As investors look beyond conventional property classes, data centres, senior living, and life sciences facilities emerge as compelling opportunities across the region. Alternative commercial real estate sectors are gaining traction across Asia Pacific as investors seek refuge from traditional property classes facing cyclical challenges. Sectors such as data centres, senior living, and life sciences are attracting significant attention and capital flows.

4 days ago | asianinvestor.net | Lucas Cacioli

Corporate Japan’s lacklustre financial performance threatens to knock the global sustainability drive off course if companies ditch their environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments, a new report warns. Japanese companies have become world leaders in sustainability reporting and environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, yet this leadership has failed to translate into improved financial performance.

1 week ago | asianinvestor.net | Lucas Cacioli

India’s reduced vulnerability to global trade disruptions, combined with improving policy frameworks and infrastructure development, creates a compelling case for foreign investment across multiple asset classes and sectors. Indian financials, healthcare, and digital platforms offer particularly attractive investment potential due to their strong domestic growth drivers and limited exposure to global trade uncertainties, according to Florian Neto, head of investment, Asia at Amundi.

1 week ago | asianinvestor.net | Lucas Cacioli

As student housing demand grows across Australia, institutional investors are increasing allocations to purpose-built student accommodation through Scape's new open-ended fund structure. Scape Australia has secured additional capital for its $3.9 billion (A$6.0 billion) Core Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) Fund, with clients of CBRE Investment Management's Indirect Private Real Estate Strategy becoming the latest investors to commit to the vehicle.