AREF Monthly Newsletter - June 2023
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June 2023
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Welcome to AREF's Monthly Newsletter.
We've had a busy month here at AREF with lots of events happening. If you missed any of them then be sure to catch up with the recordings/audio podcasts here.
Our Annual Dinner is now sold out with a waiting list - apologies to those who missed out.
Some of our news items are for AREF Members only, click the button below to create a login. This will also allow you to easily register for our events.
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Scope 3 - Tenant Emissions Management Strategy
On 13th June we hosted a panel discussion and Q&A in partnership with the Better Buildings Partnership. Watch the recording or listen to the podcast from this excellent event.
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Message from MSCI: New record for release of PFV
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The first release of Property Fund Vision (PFV) in 2023 has set new records with release brought forward a full 5 days compared to previous quarters and the speediest release of the last ten years. Thank you to all contributors to Property Fund Vision for the dedication to submit information on time and sign-off, enabling this faster release.
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Sustainable Value Report
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On 16th June we held a webinar with real estate experts who discussed this recently launched AREF report.
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Vision 23: Half Time Commentary - A game of two halves?
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AREF members can catch up and watch the recording of this event, where Andrew Burrell, Chief Property Economist at Capital Economics gave a keynote presentation and talked about their forecasts for the remainder of 2023 and beyond. He talked about how the global economy had held up better than expected so far this year. AREF members can read the summary / watch the recording / listen to the podcast.
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Code of Practice & Self Certification Process 2023
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The deadline for Funds to complete their Self Certification review has been extended to Friday 28th July 2023
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AREF Award Submissions - deadline extended!
Submissions for Outstanding Fund Achievement and the AREF Research Awards have been extended to Friday 14th July. The AREF Annual Awards 2023 are proudly sponsored by Crestbridge.
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New Podcast! Advice for Landlords
In this podcast, produced in partnership with Travers Smith and CMS, our expert lawyers from England and Scotland discuss what a landlord might be able to do if one of its tenants stops paying its rent or goes into an insolvency process.
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In Memoriam Ian Cullen
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Some of you will have attended the memorial service for Ian Cullen, which was an uplifting celebration of his life.
A JustGiving page has been set up for anyone who would like to make a donation in memory of Ian to Centrepoint, the chosen charity of the Cullen family. Please find the link below.
Paul
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Upcoming Events
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AREF Annual Dinner 2023 - sold out!
The AREF Annual Dinner is returning to London's iconic venue, The Savoy, on Tuesday 26th September 2023. Proudly sponsored by Aztec. Emails have now gone out to all table hosts. Please reply within the deadlines highlighted.
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Miss an AREF event in June?
You can catch up with our events by reading the Write-up, Watching the Recording or Listening to the Podcasts for all our events held this month
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AREF Committee Updates
Did you know you can read all about what the AREF Committee's have been working on recently?
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Industry Consultations
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AREF is busy responding to consultations from regulators and government. Contributions from AREF's members into consultation responses are always welcome.
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Follow us on LinkedIn
We would encourage all members to follow us on LinkedIn. Please 'like' and 'share' our posts to help spread news of the good work AREF is doing.
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Industry Initiatives
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Women Talk Real Estate Event: Sharpen up your influencing skills
Learn how to build meaningful rapport and trust to influence others effectively
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Do you have any FutureGen colleagues who would like to join the Network?
Please forward this to any FutureGen friends and colleagues who would be interested in joining the network to receive updates of our latest events and initiatives. AREF is committed to investing in our future! We have over 400 future generation members in our Network.
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Committee Vacancies
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We actively encourage all members to get involved with the association. Click to view the current vacancies on AREF committees
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Committee Updates
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11 May 2023
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ESG & Impact Investing Committee - Update
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The Committee is working on ESG metrics reporting. Updates to AREF's Code. Social Impact Investing events. TCFD reporting requirements.
Click for more info.
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15 Jun 2023
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FutureGen Committee - Update
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The Committee are currently working on delivering a half day conference in 2023.
Click for more info.
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20 Apr 2023
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Investor Committee - Update
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The Committee's discussions cover a wide range of topics. Click for more info.
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21 Jun 2023
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Public Policy Committee - Update
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The Committee is monitoring proposed changes to a wide range of regulations and legislation that affect AREF members. Also, they are actively lobbying policy makers in the ...
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08 Jun 2023
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Research Committee Activity
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The Committee is overseeing improvements to data collection from AREF Fund Members and is considering the process for funds exiting the Index. They are starting to consider...
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24 Feb 2023
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Retail Funds Committee - Update
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The Committee is supporting AREF in its lobbying on behalf of authorised property funds.
Click for more info.
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24 Feb 2023
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Tax Committee - Update
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The Committee is working on a technical consultation on proposed reform of the VAT rules on fund management to improve legal clarity and certainty
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17 May 2023
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Diversity & Inclusion Taskforce - Update
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Click to find more information on how we are working towards supporting our members with diversity and inclusion
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The Association of Real Estate Funds (AREF) is the body that represents the interests of its fund managers, those firms that advise and support them and the end-investors. For further information, please visit our website.
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