Front & Center

On this episode Uma Moriarity hosts Global PMs Joachim Kehr and Matthew Goulding, along with U.S. PM Patrick Wilson to talk about the Global REITs landscape. They provide their perspectives on how various macroeconomic factors, including monetary policy and uncertainty in the political and regulatory environments, have impacted the market through 2024.“Global REITs in 2024: Key Trends in Policy, Politics, and Performance” recaps the Global REIT market in 2024 and provides insight into specific sectors that positively and negatively impacted the market this year.

In our latest episode of Front & Center, Uma Moriarity is joined by senior leadership from Aligned Data Centers, a company that specializes in data center solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of businesses in the digital age. Featuring Chief Executive Officer and Board Member Andrew Schaap alongside Chief Financial Officer Anubhav Raj and Managing Director for CenterSquare’s Strategic Capital platform, Chad Burkhardt, this week’s conversation explores the company’s origins and innovative strategies that have positioned Aligned as an industry leader within the ever-evolving data center space. “Aligned for Success: Exploring Data Center Dynamics” discusses the current risks and opportunities impacting data centers and the revolutionary impact of artificial intelligence on future computing demands. The group also dives into key considerations surrounding the site selection process, Aligned’s proprietary cooling technologies, their sustainability initiatives, and the immense growth potential that still lies ahead for the data center industry.

This week on Front & Center Uma Moriarity welcomes Brad Molotsky, a partner at Duane Morris LLP specializing in real estate law, to examine the evolving role of sustainability regulations in the real estate industry and its potential implications for investors. The conversation covers topics such as transition risk, green building requirements, and sustainability reporting and highlights the varying levels of awareness and adoption of sustainability practices among real estate investors and operators. Uma and Brad then discuss the impact of these regulatory updates on real estate transactions and the growing consideration of climate-related risks by buyers and investors. “Sustainability Shift: Navigating Real Estate's Regulatory Landscape” offers an insightful discussion, underscoring the role sustainability principles play in navigating regulatory changes effectively and mitigating climate risk across real estate strategies.

This week on Front & Center, Uma Moriarity welcomes special guest Joe Gyourko, Director of the Zell/Lurie Real Estate Center at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business for a thought-provoking conversation on the current state of the economy and its future trajectory. “Macro Markers: Trends & Trajectories” delves into the nuances of labor market strength, geopolitical risks, and the impact of rising interest rates. The episode concludes by exploring the housing market and its implications for rental residential real estate.

This week, Front & Center host Uma Moriarity is joined again by Portfolio and Regional Manager Matthew Goulding, for a timely discussion on the state of the European REIT market. The episode opens with Uma and Matthew analyzing recent market trends across the continent, offering insights into the impact of inflation, monetary policy, and interest rates. “European REITs and Real Estate Trends” provides a comprehensive look into European REIT fundamentals, offering key takeaways from recent earnings releases and exploring performance across various sectors. The conversation concludes with an analysis of valuations, deciphering significant discounts between public and private markets and shedding light upon the dynamics that continue to shape the industry.

On the cusp of REIT earnings season, Front & Center Co-Hosts Scott Crowe and Uma Moriarity chat with Real Estate Securities Portfolio Manager Alex Snyder about what the listed real estate market can tell us about the remainder of 2023 for the entire asset class. “REIT Earnings Read-Through Into Real Estate” discusses what a pending “normalization” for commercial real estate might resemble. From Office to Senior Housing to Residential, the team runs the gamut on expectations for what we can expect from both core and alternative real estate sectors.