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LGIM overhauls UK property fund amid sector liquidity fears

L&G's fund is one of the few left standing in the sector after a wave of suspensions and closures

The £1.2bn L&G UK Property fund will adopt a 'hybrid' approach, investing equally in direct property and real estate investment trusts

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M&G to shut £565m UK property fund

By David Ricketts

2023-10-19T13:15:41Z

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M&G has reduced the annual management charge on the fund by 30% and abolished it entirely on cash holdings

Blackstone stock weighed down by investor concerns over real estate bets

2022-10-24T06:34:26Z

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L&G, Abrdn reassure over property funds after Columbia Threadneedle suspension

By David Ricketts

2022-10-13T10:40:34Z

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'We will continue to monitor liquidity and the evolving market situation,' said a spokesperson for Legal & General Investment Management
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Columbia Threadneedle freezes UK property fund as cash balance dwindles

By David Ricketts

2022-10-12T07:03:43Z

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Columbia Threadneedle said the decision to suspend trading was made ‘with the aim of preventing any investors being disadvantaged by those redeeming from the funds'
Those that have lifted suspensions in recent weeks have already been hit with outflows as investors head for the exit

UK property funds brace for second lockdown: ‘These funds may have to suspend again’

It could be well into next year before many property funds can relax dealing restrictions

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Bob Steers: ‘It makes no sense to promise the illusion of daily liquidity’

The Wall Street property guru reflects on founding his business, coronavirus ‘damage’ and what is next for real estate

Aberdeen Standard to reopen UK property funds after pandemic freeze

The £487bn asset manager becomes the latest to announce that it will reopen UK property funds, which have been suspended since the onset of the Covid pandemic

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