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Last updated: May 17, 2026, 8:36 PM ET

European Office Market Alleged pressure on valuers sparked a lawsuit by the Korean owners of Belgium’s flagship office tower, who claim CBRE Loan Services forced a low appraisal to trigger a cash‑trap clause. The dispute underscores lingering credit‑tightness in European office financing and could prompt lenders to reassess valuation protocols amid rising default risk.

U.S. Pension‑Backed Real Estate Hartford pension’s commitment anchored the launch of Artemis’s fifth flagship fund, with the Connecticut‑based investor earmarking up to $1.2bn for new property deals this year. By leveraging long‑standing manager relationships, the pension aims to secure stable, income‑generating assets as institutional demand for core real‑estate exposure stays robust.

Healthcare Private Equity THL’s fund closure delivered $6.35bn of investable capital for its new THL Equity Fund X, marking a strong fundraising cycle for the Boston‑based firm. The sizable pool will fuel acquisitions in mid‑market healthcare services, reflecting investor confidence in sector‑specific growth drivers despite broader market volatility.