AREF Newsletter
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April/May 2024
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Welcome to our Newsletter, where you'll find a wealth of information detailing our activities and achievements from the past month, as well as what's on our horizon for the future.
Check out our section on upcoming events, for details of the second in our series on real estate debt on 9th May.
There is also our networking event specifically for our Investor Members (e.g. corporate pension funds, LGPS, pension consultants, multi-managers and wealth managers). A great opportunity for Investors to get together in an informal occasion.
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AREF Annual Dinner 2024
Table bookings now open! Proudly sponsored by JTC and taking place at The Savoy Hotel on Wednesday 18th September!
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AREF FutureGen Conference 2024
Tickets now on sale! Proudly sponsored by Carey Olsen and taking place in Cambridge on 3rd & 4th September.
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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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AREF Conference - full programme released
Proudly sponsored by Citco and taking place on 25th June in London. The full programme has been released. Secure your place, to connect with industry leaders, participate in thought-provoking sessions, and enjoy our exclusive evening Summer Drinks Reception, sponsored by Mills & Reeve.
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Award submissions open !
Award submissions for both Outstanding Fund Achievement and the Research Award are open. Deadline is 31 May 2024! No written submission is required for the Research Award.
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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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Calling all Mentors and Mentees
We are still recruiting for our Mentorship Scheme. Thanks to all who have signed up so far, it's not too late to sign up! If you're interested in being a mentor, mentee, or both, we'd love to hear from you!
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AREF in the Press!
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Read press articles from this month, featuring AREF
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News this month
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23 Apr 2024
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FCA - Guidance on the Anti-Greenwashing rule
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The FCA have published guidance on their anti-greenwashing rule. More details can be found here.
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23 Apr 2024
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FCA – Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and investment labels
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Find out more here about the FCA's Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and investment labels regime.
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23 Apr 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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19 Apr 2024
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DWP - Options for Defined Benefit schemes
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In April 2024, AREF responded to the Government's consultation on the treatment of DB scheme surpluses and a model for a public sector consolidator. This consultation follo...
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15 Apr 2024
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PRA - Reforms to Matching Adjustment
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AREF, along with BPF, IPF and INREV responded to PRA's consultation on reforms to the Matching Adjustment. In April 2024, the PRA published clarification in respect of the ...
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09 Apr 2024
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Transition Plan Taskforce
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The Transition Plan Taskforce are producing guidance for preparers and users of climate transition plans, including Asset Managers and Asset Owners. More details can be fou...
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02 Apr 2024
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Reserved Investor Fund
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In the Spring Budget 2024, the Government published its response to the consultation on the proposed introduction of an unauthorised co-ownership contractual scheme, the R...
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01 May 2024
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New committee members
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This month we welcome two new committee members
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Upcoming Events
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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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