retail

In a webinar last week, the French bank argued the provision of debt in European real estate markets has not been significantly impacted by political and economic factors.

To thrive in the new environment, asset managers must engage with their occupiers beyond just collecting rent.

The rise of infrastructure and inclusion of listed equities and private credit have revolutionised the concept of real assets. Investors must now take a more holistic approach to portfolios, says CBRE Investment Management’s head of client solutions Bernie McNamara.

The refinancing of a portfolio of prime assets in France and Belgium demonstrates the lender’s belief in parts of the retail market, argues its head of European debt, Roland Fuchs.

Dan Pottorff, the manager’s head of debt investment, says Invesco’s determination to make the Birmingham asset more valuable over time was key to its decision to fund the project.

Sector specialists say the anticipated sale will create a way forward for lenders and investors working on distressed shopping centres in the country.

Ali Otmar of Tristan Capital Partners and Ben Eppley of Apollo Global Management discuss a transaction, which Otmar says required the 'extreme end of flexibility'.

The French manager will add high-yield lending to its repertoire as it aims to double its credit assets under management.