Completing the transition of CBRE Investment Management Real Assets Australia fund range to Channel
Channel Capital (“Channel”), a leading partner to global investment managers, today announced that its subsidiary Channel Investment Management Limited (“CIML”) has been appointed Responsible Entity of the CBRE Australian Property Securities Fund.
Established in February 1993, the fund is one of Australia's long-standing listed property securities strategies, providing actively managed exposure to Australian listed real estate securities (A-REITs). The fund is managed by CBRE Investment Management Listed Real Assets, LLC (“CBRE IM Listed Real Assets”), the listed real asset solution within CBRE Investment Management, (“CBRE IM”), a global leader in real asset management.
With the appointment of the CBRE Australian Property Securities Fund, CIML is now Responsible Entity for all four CBRE IM Real Assets funds offered in Australia. It has acted as Responsible Entity for the CBRE Global Real Assets Fund since December 2023, with the relationship expanding in December 2024 to include the CBRE Global Property Securities Fund and the CBRE Global Infrastructure Securities Fund.
Channel also provides distribution, marketing, operations and client services for the range.
Luke Mandekic, Co-Head of Distribution at Channel, said: “We are delighted to welcome the CBRE Australian Property Securities Fund and its investors to Channel.
“Advisers are increasingly seeking specialist real assets capabilities from trusted global managers, and this appointment further strengthens our ability to support them with access to high-quality property and infrastructure strategies through a consistent and well-supported platform.
“The CBRE Australian Property Securities Fund is independently rated “Highly Recommended” by both Lonsec and Zenith Investment Partners, reflecting the strength of its investment process, experienced management team, and robust track record.”
Justin Pica, Portfolio Manager, CBRE IM Listed Real Assets, said: “Listed real estate continues to offer investors access to high-quality real assets, attractive income characteristics and portfolio diversification benefits. We are pleased to partner with Channel to broaden access to this capability and support investors seeking long-term opportunities within the listed property sector.
“This appointment builds on our successful partnership with Channel and reflects the confidence we have in their governance and operational capabilities. For investors, it means continuity through the same investment team, the same strategy and the same commitment to strong client outcomes.”
This is general information only and is not intended to provide advice or recommendations to any particular investor or potential investors in relation to holding, purchasing or selling units in the CBRE Global Real Assets Fund ARSN 640 366 301, CBRE Global Infrastructure Securities Fund ARSN 612 832 069, CBRE Australian Property Securities Fund ARSN 090 431 271 and CBRE Global Property Securities Fund ARSN 115 202 358 (the 'Funds'), nor does it take into account an individual’s investment objectives, circumstances or needs.
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The Zenith Investment Partners (ABN 27 103 132 672, AFS Licence 226872) ("Zenith") rating (assigned 23 June 2026 for the CBRE Australian Property Securities Fund referred to in this document is limited to "General Advice" (s766B Corporations Act 2001) for Wholesale clients only. This advice has been prepared without taking into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any individual and is subject to change at any time without prior notice. It is not a specific recommendation to purchase, sell or hold the relevant product(s). Investors should seek independent financial advice before making an investment decision and should consider the appropriateness of this advice in light of their own objectives, financial situation and needs. Investors should obtain a copy of, and consider the PDS or offer document before making any decision and refer to the full Zenith Product Assessment available on the Zenith website. Past performance is not an indication of future performance. Zenith usually charges the product issuer, fund manager or related party to conduct Product Assessments. Full details regarding Zenith's methodology, ratings definitions and regulatory compliance are available on our Product Assessments and at www.zenithpartners.com.au/regulatoryguidelines.
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