AREF Monthly Newsletter
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Welcome
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For more information on AREF
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Welcome to AREF's Monthly Newsletter, which covers everything the AREF team and our committees and working groups have been working on over the last few weeks.
We encourage everyone to check out the section on Upcoming Events. We have some must-see opportunities for you, including a PropTech event and also the second in our excellent series of events focussed on the residential sector. Spaces are limited for the events that are in-person, so don't delay registering!
Many 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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MD Update
Read the latest MD Update from Paul Richards...
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Miss our Vision 2023 event ?
Market expectations for 2023 in three words – and a whole lot more.
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Residential rent regulation – can that be good?
Given the extent of the housing shortage in the UK, especially affordable housing, it is clear private capital has a key role to play in seeking to resolve this issue. In a cost of living crisis, with higher mortgage costs.
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Sponsor announced for AREF Awards 2023
We are delighted to announce that Crestbridge will be the sponsor for this year's AREF Awards 2023. Look out for further details of the awards in March, when submissions will open for the Investors' Award for Outstanding Achievement and The AREF Research Award.
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Can you help a refugee from Ukraine find a role in our industry?
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We have been introduced to a gentleman who left Ukraine and moved to London in October 2022 on the Ukraine Sponsor Scheme which allows working in the UK for the next three years. He has worked in sales/leasing in commercial real estate for over 15 years in Kyiv, Ukraine and is now looking for a role in the UK in: Property management; development; investment; wealth management or fund management. Do you have any vacancies suitable for him?
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Mentorship Scheme update
Thank you to all those who have registered to participate in our Mentorship Scheme. The scheme has now launched, with our Mentees choosing their Mentors. It's not too late to register, you can do so now by clicking the button below and completing the online form.
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Monthly Affiliate Members Forum
Following the success of our weekly Fund Manager drop-in calls, we have now developed a Monthly Affiliate Members Forum - where members can 'drop-in' to discuss current issues and hear updates on the activities being undertaken by AREF. The next one is Thursday 2nd February. Anyone who works for one of our Affiliate member firms can attend.
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Upcoming Events
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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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08 Nov 2022
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Corporate Governance Committee - Update
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The Committee have been producing videos explaining the Code of Practice; overseeing processes to ensure compliance with the Code; and collaborating with other committees t...
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26 Jan 2023
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Education & Training Committee - Update
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The committee is working on:
Delivering an events programme for 2022/ 2023
Click for more info.
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17 Jan 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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12 Jan 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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27 Jan 2023
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Investor Committee - Update
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The Committee is currently discussing redemption deferrals; LGPS Pooling; secondary market transparency; PFV data; guidelines for fund acquisitions and mergers; and the Eur...
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27 Jan 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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28 Oct 2022
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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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27 Jan 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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08 Dec 2022
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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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01 Dec 2022
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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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