Scope Awards 2019: Two awards for institutional real estate business
On 29 November 2018, Scope Analysis and business newspaper Handelsblatt presented the Scope Alternative Investment Awards 2019 in Berlin. Union Investment’s institutional real estate business picked up prizes in two categories.
Wolfgang Kessler, a member of the Management Board of Union Investment Institutional Property GmbH, accepted the awards in the categories “Institutional Real Estate Germany” and “Institutional Real Estate Operator-Run Properties” on behalf of his team.
“We are delighted to receive these awards because they prove once again that we offer our customers successful long-term solutions that deliver robust performance even in times of change.”
Wolfgang Kessler
Recognition for fund focusing on Germany
The award in the Institutional Real Estate Germany category acknowledges the strong performance of the UniInstitutional German Real Estate fund and of Union Investment’s seven special funds that focus mainly on Germany, including UII GermanM. In explaining its decision, the jury particularly praised the broad product range for institutional customers.
“We were impressed by Union Investment’s clearly defined focus on sustainability, which is continually being developed, and by the wider culture of innovation at the company.”
Sonja Knorr, Head of Alternative Investments at rating agency Scope
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Haus am Fluss Bremen / UniInstitutional German Real Estate -
TM50 Nürnberg / GermanM -
Fleethaus am Herrengraben Hamburg / UniInstitutional German Real Estate -
Morphosys Planegg / GermanM
Strong position in hotel and micro-living sector
The award in the Institutional Real Estate Operator-Run Properties category recognises the successful positioning of special funds UII Hotel Nr. 1 and Urban Living Nr. 1. After analysing the potential of the micro-living segment, Union Investment launched Urban Living Nr. 1 to provide customers with the opportunity to invest in this high-growth niche market. The fund invests in micro-apartment complexes that are used by students, commuters and young professionals.
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Motel One Frankfurt East Side / UII Hotel Nr. 1 -
HIEX Munich City West / UII Hotel Nr. 1 -
Mikrowohnen am Hbf Wiesbaden / Urban Living Nr. 1 -
THE FIZZ Vienna Hauptbahnhof Wien / Urban Living Nr. 1
Outlook
Union Investment’s range of products for institutional customers is set to become even more diversified in the future, reflecting our ambitious growth targets.
“We are already working on new solutions for institutional investors. Important features will include greater agility and a sharper focus than with previous products.”
Wolfgang Kessler