Nareit recently continued to build on its expanding global investor outreach efforts with a series of high-level meetings across Asia, reinforcing the role of listed real estate in institutional portfolios worldwide. As part of a joint initiative with the European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA) and FTSE Russell, Nareit EVP of Research & Investor Outreach John Worth met with leading institutional investors in Japan, South Korea, Beijing, China, and Taipei, Taiwan in April.
The trip included discussions with some of the world’s largest asset owners and managers, representing more than $5 trillion in combined assets under management. Meetings spanned both active and passive fund managers, with a focus on how REITs can be used to deliver real estate returns for both institutional and individual investors.
These conversations reflect the continued global demand for insights into listed real estate, particularly as investors evaluate market conditions and portfolio strategies in 2026. Key themes throughout the meetings included the concept of “dual divergence,” highlighting the continuing disconnect between public and private real estate valuations, as well as the resilience of REIT performance. Nareit also shared real-world case studies demonstrating how REITs have historically provided liquidity, price discovery, and access to high-quality real estate assets.
The Asia visit builds on Nareit’s broader global Investor Outreach strategy, which has included similar outreach efforts in the Middle East and Europe.