AREF Newsletter
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May/June 2024
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Welcome to our latest newsletter, designed exclusively for you, our valued members.
Inside, you'll find everything you need to know about all our upcoming events, member discounts for industry gatherings and all the industry news. Plus, stay informed with the latest updates on our lobbying efforts.
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AREF Conference - only 4 weeks to go!
On 25 June we hold our Conference, sponsored by Citco. The event features a DEI breakfast, an opening keynote by Robert Peston and a full day of sessions, concluding with an evening networking drinks reception sponsored by Mills & Reeve. We have a superb line-up of speakers. Don't miss out—purchase your ticket today.
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The Real Estate Debt Series: Event 2
On 9 May we held the second event in the Real Estate Debt series. Moderated by Patrick Groves, our expert speakers Emma Jack of PGIM RE and Tom Goodwin of Mercer talked about the various aspects of debt and effective investment strategies. Miss the event? AREF members can access the recording/podcast/slides.
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AREF Annual Dinner & Awards 2024
This prestigious event, steeped in tradition and elegance, brings together our industry for an unforgettable evening of networking and celebration. Proudly sponsored by JTC and taking place at The Savoy Hotel on Wednesday 18 September!
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Mentorship Scheme is launched
In collaboration with CREFC Europe, our mentorship scheme is open to all members from both associations, offering our members a broad range of potential connections. Mentees are now choosing their Mentors and connections will be made this week.
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AREF FutureGen Conference 2024
The FutureGen Conference 2024, proudly sponsored by Carey Olsen is being held at Emmanuel College, Cambridge University on 3 & 4 September and is open to those in the first 10 years of their career. Tickets cost just £240 to AREF Member firms and include inspiring panel discussions, educational sessions, site visits, a networking activity, lunch, dinner and overnight accommodation!
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Impact of Climate Change Initiative
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AREF in conjunction with MSCI are undertaking a data survey to understand the availability and completeness of climate data across contributing funds to the MSCI/AREF index and Property Fund Vision.
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Award submission for Outstanding Fund Achievement
The deadline to send in your fund submission is Friday 7 June 2024!
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Public Policy Activity
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AREF is busy engaging with regulators and government to ensure they hear the voice of the real estate industry when determining policy. We always welcome members participation; particularly to consultation response.
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AREF in the Press!
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Read press articles from this month, featuring AREF
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AREF FutureGen Network - News
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Read the recent FutureGen Network Newsletter
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News this month
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30 May 2024
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AREF at UKREiiF 2024
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Paul Richards and Ed Protheroe spent the week in Leeds in May at UKREiiF 2024. All the key stakeholders in one place, for real estate and infrastructure in the UK. Read ab...
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29 May 2024
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European Real Estate Industry - Building Blocks for a Prosperous Future
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Members of the European Real Estate Forum, including AREF, have set out in a paper their recommendations for the next EU mandate in relation to real estate.
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24 May 2024
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Reserved Investor Fund
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Legislation for an unauthorised co-ownership contractual scheme, the Reserved Investor Fund (RIF), was included in the Finance Act (No.2) 2024. Click here to see AREF's res...
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04 Jun 2024
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Sustainable finance and climate change disclosures
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Find out more about the policy work being undertaken by governments, regulators and standard setting bodies in relation to sustainable finance and climate-related disclosures.
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18 Jun 2024
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Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)
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In May 2024 the European Commission published its Summary Report of the Open and Targeted Consultations on the SFDR assessment. This was followed by the ESAs Joint Opinion...
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01 May 2024
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FCA - Overseas Funds Regime
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HM Treasury and the FCA have published a roadmap on implementing the Overseas Funds Regime. More details can be found here.
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AREF members receive discount at The RICS Annual UK&I Residential Property Conference
AREF is proud to support the The RICS Annual UK&I Residential Property Conference on 10 July 2024
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Missed an AREF event?
You can catch up with our events by reading the write-up, watching the recording or listening to the podcasts for all our events held this year.
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AREF Committee Updates
Did you know you can read all about what the AREF Committee's have been working on recently?
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Follow us on LinkedIn
We would encourage all members to follow us on LinkedIn. Please 'like' and 'share' our posts to help spread news of the good work AREF is doing.
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Industry Initiatives
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Training & Events from Diversity Talks Real Estate (DTRE)
DTRE is offering 10% member discount to AREF members on their upcoming training courses using promo code Partner10
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Do you have any FutureGen colleagues who would like to join the Network?
Please forward this to any FutureGen friends and colleagues who would be interested in joining the network to receive updates of our latest events and initiatives. AREF is committed to investing in our future! We have over 400 future generation members in our Network.
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Committee Vacancies
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We actively encourage all members to get involved with the association. Click to view the current vacancies on AREF committees
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The Association of Real Estate Funds (AREF) is the body that represents the interests of its fund managers, those firms that advise and support them and the end-investors. For further information, please visit our website.
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