International Real Estate: New Investment Horizons for Swiss Pension Funds

whitePaper | June 10, 2022

Real estate has long had the reputation of being at least a partial hedge against inflation, since both rental income and property values typically respond positively to inflationary pressures. The iSTOXX Developed and emerging Markets ex uSA PK Vn Index (“Int’l Real estate Index”) has lived up to this reputation historically and is continuing to do so in the current inflationary environment.

whitePaper | June 9, 2022

According to Forbes, real estate has minted more billionaires today than any other asset class. Real estate tokenization is an emerging trend representing the convergence of real estate investing and blockchain technology.

whitePaper | May 24, 2022

As with some other real estate property categories, that reliable performance hit an extended rough patch after the onset of COVID-19. Operators halted or severely restricted property tours and move-ins; prospective residents, worried about serious illness, elected to remain in their homes. The industry’s valuation shrank from $475 billion at the end of 2019 to an estimated $437 billion as of the third quarter of 2021, according to Beth Mace, NIC’s chief economist & director of outreach. Profitability has also declined between 4 percent and 8 percent during the pandemic, estimates Mel Gamzon, principal at Senior Housing Global Advisors.

whitePaper | November 4, 2022

Today in the United States, more than 44 million properties are rental units but many real estate agents at best don't seek out landlords or renters to work with, and at worst, actively decline those seeking assistance with rental transactions. The reason being that many view the rental market as laden with frustrations and not worth their time. In short, rentals are often overlooked.

whitePaper | October 2, 2022

The information, opinions and commentary contained in this document have been prepared with input from Hong Kong Digital Assets Ex Ltd, Colliers, Baker McKenzie and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (the “Co-Authors”). The contents of this document have been prepared for general information only and are not, and should not be construed as, professional investment, legal, tax or other advice or service. Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your finances or your business, you should consult a qualified professional adviser.

whitePaper | December 24, 2022

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