The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has announced the consolidation of its real estate subsidiaries under a single banner: Ivanhoe Cambridge Group. “The real estate sector, which operates in a fiercely competitive market environment, is currently in a global consolidation phase,” said Michael Sabia, president and CEO of the Caisse. “The changes announced […]
The real estate investment trust (REIT) market in Canada continues to grow and develop. Does this signify an investment opportunity for institutional investors? A REIT is an investment vehicle structured to enable trust income to flow through to investors in the form of dividends and return of capital without incurring taxes at the trust level. […]
The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) has formed a major partnership deal that will see it take a 50% stake in the $159-million St. James’s Gateway development in London, U.K. and the adjacent Clydesdale block. It’s partner, The Crown Estate, will retain freehold ownership of the blocks and grant the joint venture a new […]
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