The National Pension Service’s silence over the Centerfield real estate fund’s GP replacement is fueling conflict of interest concerns, as industry calls mount for greater transparency in decision-making and clear criteria for GP changes.
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How Will National Pension Service Address Conflict of Interest Concerns Amid Silence Over Centerfield GP Replacement?
The National Pension Service’s silence over the Centerfield real estate fund’s GP replacement is fueling conflict of interest concerns, as industry calls mount for greater transparency in decision-making and clear criteria for GP changes.
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IGIS Halts Centerfield Sale, Initiates Fund Maturity Extension Talks
IGIS Asset Management has suspended the sale of Centerfield and begun talks with major beneficiaries, including the National Pension Service, to extend the maturity of its real estate fund.
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IGIS Asset Management Accelerates Global Funding—CEO Kang Young-gu Appointed to Lead Singapore Unit
IGIS Asset Management has appointed CEO Kang Young-gu to lead its Singapore unit, accelerating global expansion and strengthening its international fundraising capabilities.
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[From the Field]The Answer to the Sale of IGIS Asset Management Lies in Hanam
IGIS Asset Management's sale draws scrutiny as Hillhouse Investment emerges as preferred bidder, spotlighting the firm's global ambitions and the Hanam IDC project's role in shaping its future growth strategy.
Yonhap InfomaxIGIS Asset Management’s sale nears conclusion as Hillhouse Investment and Heungkuk Life Insurance vie for control, with the outcome set to define the company’s future—either stable growth or Asian network expansion—amid regulatory and strategic uncertainties.
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[From the Field]The Future of IGIS Asset Management—Two Diverging Paths
IGIS Asset Management’s sale nears conclusion as Hillhouse Investment and Heungkuk Life Insurance vie for control, with the outcome set to define the company’s future—either stable growth or Asian network expansion—amid regulatory and strategic uncertainties.
Yonhap InfomaxHillhouse Investment has been named preferred bidder for IGIS Asset Management, South Korea’s largest real estate asset manager, with a late-stage $845 million bid, outpacing domestic rivals and marking a significant move in the country’s asset management sector.
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Korean Association of Financial Management Proposes REITs Investment in Saemangeum—'Opportunity for Data Center Development'
A leading academic has proposed using REITs to develop Saemangeum in North Jeolla, citing fiscal savings and private sector growth, with data center investment seen as a key opportunity.
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Life Insurers’ Investment Yields Decline—Firms Scramble for Alternatives Such as Alternative Investments
South Korea’s life insurers saw investment yields fall to 3.3% in H1 2025, prompting a shift toward alternative investments and overseas asset acquisitions to boost returns.
Yonhap InfomaxCompetition heats up as Daishin Financial Group, Hanwha Life, Heungkuk Life, and CapitaLand Investment submit bids to acquire IGIS Asset Management, South Korea’s largest real estate asset manager, with the deal valued at over $600 million and further global interest expected.
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Financial Groups, Insurers, and Foreign Players Vie for Control of Real Estate Giant IGIS Asset Management
Competition heats up as Daishin Financial Group, Hanwha Life, Heungkuk Life, and CapitaLand Investment submit bids to acquire IGIS Asset Management, South Korea’s largest real estate asset manager, with the deal valued at over $600 million and further global interest expected.
Yonhap InfomaxHomeplus ABCP stakeholders on alert as Igis fund, Hana Bank, and Shinhan Bank closely monitor situation amid concerns over rent payments and potential loan defaults following Homeplus's corporate rehabilitation filing.
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Homeplus ABCP in Limbo - Igis, Hana Bank, Shinhan Bank on Alert
Homeplus ABCP stakeholders on alert as Igis fund, Hana Bank, and Shinhan Bank closely monitor situation amid concerns over rent payments and potential loan defaults following Homeplus's corporate rehabilitation filing.
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