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GIC stepping up investments in real estate

The asset class offers diversification and helps with inflation hedging

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Published Wed, Jul 29, 2015 · 09:50 PM
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    GIC, one of the largest real estate investors globally, is stepping up its activity in the asset class as it offers diversification and inflation hedging benefits.

    Real estate also fits in with GIC's long-term investment strategy given its illiquidity premium.

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