Hongkong Land Holdings Limited is advancing its corporate strategy with the upcoming launch of the Singapore Central Private Real Estate Fund (SCPREF). Expected to become Singapore’s largest with an AUM exceeding S$8 billion at launch, SCPREF will focus exclusively on managing prime commercial assets in the city-state.
Real Finance, a Layer-1 blockchain network focused on the tokenisation of real-world assets (RWAs), has raised a total of $29 million in private funding. The capital includes a $25 million commitment from Nimbus Capital and a $4 million private round led by Magnus Capital. The financing is a major step in the company's strategy to expand its compliance-ready infrastructure and accelerate the onboarding of institutional financial partners.
Alexander & Baldwin Inc. (A&B), a major Hawaiʻi commercial real estate owner, has entered a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by a joint venture including MW Group, Blackstone Real Estate, and DivcoWest. The all-cash deal values the company at approximately $2.3 billion, with shareholders receiving $21.20 per share, a 40.0 per cent premium. A&B, the largest owner of grocery-anchored shopping centres in Hawaiʻi, will become a private company following the expected closure in the first quarter of 2026. The investor group has pledged to retain the company's local focus, leadership, and brand, alongside a commitment to invest over $100 million into the property portfolio.
LBA Logistics has acquired Core45 Building 1, a newly constructed 616,068-square-foot Class AA industrial facility in the South Dallas market. The sale was managed by JLL Capital Markets, which represented the seller, an affiliate of Grandview Partners. Completed in 2023, the property is 48 per cent leased to investment-grade tenant Owens Corning.
Altus Group Limited has announced significant changes to its senior leadership structure following the conclusion of a comprehensive strategic review. Jim Hannon, the company's Chief Executive Officer and Director, has departed his roles with immediate effect. The commercial real estate intelligence provider, trading on the TSX as AIF, simultaneously appointed former CEO Mike Gordon as Executive Chair. Mr. Gordon is confirmed to take over the CEO position fully in Q1 2026. Current Chair Raymond Mikulich is stepping down but will retain his seat on the Board of Directors.
Interpolitan Money has launched Property SPV Accounts to support developers, investors, and family offices operating through UK and international Special Purpose Vehicles. The new service offers multi-currency wallets, fast onboarding, and global payment access across 160+ countries, addressing a long-standing gap in real estate banking solutions.
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