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Schulich-GIIA Partnership
Bridging industry and academia. An academic collaboration between the Global Infrastructure Investment Association (GIIA) and Schulich Real Assets, at the Schulich School of Business, York University. The collaboration is focused on research and teaching in support of sustainable infrastructure within the context of deploying private capital in infrastructure, the various models for supporting private infrastructure investments, capacity building in the industry, and developing an understanding of the evolving investment universe from a private investor perspective. The partnership is established via an MOU.
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Knowledge Centre
The Knowledge Centre features research and industry articles on investing in infrastructure, aimed at fostering growth, education, and networking in the sector. If you are interested in contributing to the Knowledge Centre, or collaborating on research, please click here.
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Why every investor should embrace Responsible AI
As investors grapple with AI’s rapid expansion, Responsible AI is becoming an increasingly important investment consideration. Responsible AI means AI deployment and development that is valid and reliable, safe, fair, secure and resilient, accountable and transparent, explainable and interpretable. The Responsible AI Playbook for Investors establishes the important role investors play in promoting RAI in their portfolio companies and the broader investing ecosystem.
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What BlackRock’s Acquisition Of Preqin Means For Family Offices And Private Market Data?
BlackRock’s agreed $3.22 billion acquisition of Preqin is poised to catalyze a significant shift in how private markets are understood and navigated. Preqin’s comprehensive data on private equity, real estate, hedge funds and infrastructure will enable BlackRock to create indexes for private markets, akin to those in public markets. How will this transaction transform the private market landscape?
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A Guide to Listed and Private Infrastructure Solutions
A review of the market. Listed and private infrastructure are two ways to access an asset class that continues to garner institutional support. There are combined benefits to a listed and private allocation which can include balanced accessibility, liquidity, diversity, quality, and enhanced risk / return compared to traditional allocations. Furthermore, specialized active investment teams offer the potential to unlock value for investors.
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The past and future of non-residential-to-residential conversions in New York City
Concerns over rising office vacancy rates and falling office building property values in many urban areas have increased the pressure on cities and developers to consider converting underused office space to residential use. To aid in current and future conversations surrounding the feasibility of conversion, an account of conversion and redevelopment activity in New York City over the past decade to uncover associated structural and locational characteristics.
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How Gender Diversity Shapes Cities: Evidence from Risk Management Decisions in REITs
A study of the impact of CEO and board gender diversity on the risk management decisions of 179 U.S. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) during the 2001 to 2018 period. Using a bottom-up analysis on the properties in REIT portfolios, there is a demonstrated significant risk reduction associated with gender-diverse REIT leadership.