Property investors seek more control: M&G

Asia-based property investors are becoming more assertive and selective about the vehicles they invest in, said Cuong Nguyen, associate director of research and strategy for Asia at M&G Real Estate. “Many want to exert more influence and control of their investments, rather than go into a blind pool and leave it to the asset manager to run the strategy,” he added. “That’s a big change in behaviour.” Managers have responded by installing investor advisory committees, and prov…