The biggest pension fund managers in Canada settled an agreement with a real estate logistics operator, LOGOS and Ivanhoé Cambridge to have a venture with Asian countries Singapore and Indonesia. This investment was constituted due to the increase of e-commerce together with the development of the middle-classes around the Southeast Asian market. Based on the Reuters’ report, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) have its initial commitment worth US$200 million intended to achieve the 48% of LOGOS Singapore Logistics Venture (LSLV). Moreover, the Board is assumed to cater US$100 million for the LOGOS Indonesia Logistics Venture (LILV) for reaching 48% stake. The Canadian corporation mentioned that this partnership is considered as the primary step towards direct real estate investments within the two nations. Aside from the two aforementioned countries, LOGOS also have business in China and Australia.
PAUTAN SEGERA