Sector Investment 24-Hour Briefing

Real Estate Investment

LADWP plans to deploy $500 million in real estate this year to increase exposure to the asset class. ART will double its real estate program over the next five years through increased fund investments across the US and Europe.

Infrastructure Performance

OMERS faces performance challenges as Europe and renewables drag returns, while Norway's SWF achieves supersized 18.1 percent returns in infrastructure investments. Quinbrook strengthens its Australian presence by hiring a new managing director.

Healthcare Investment

Ascend Capital Partners closed its second fund with $791 million in total commitments, exceeding its initial $700 million target.