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Last updated: June 9, 2026, 5:33 AM ET

Real‑Estate Fund Strategy

The Chicago‑based Cook County Annuity and Benefit Fund has issued an RFP for a private real‑estate manager, targeting a mandate of $165.3m. The move follows a broader shift among institutional owners toward more focused, fee‑sensitive managers. Meanwhile, Singapore’s Income Insurance is reconsidering its real‑estate mix, adding credit‑heavy structures to offset higher borrowing costs and preserve yield in a tightening macro backdrop.

Global Investor Tactics

South Korea’s NPS is pivoting toward bespoke vehicles—club deals, SMAs, and direct stakes—to trim transaction costs and accelerate deployment. In parallel, American legal firm McGuire Woods has released its “HCPE 2026 White Paper,” outlining 20+ high‑growth subsectors within healthcare and life sciences that private‑equity investors may target These developments signal a trend toward precision investing across regions, as managers seek to balance fee discipline with exposure to resilient, high‑margin sectors.