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On 16 March 2017, INREV filed a response to the European Commission’s mid-term review consultation on the implementation of the CMU Action Plan. INREV welcomed efforts to increase long-term investment in the European economy and increase regulatory coherence, but noted that significant obstacles, such as the Solvency II real estate solvency capital requirements and barriers to cross-border marketing under AIFMD, limit investment in real estate.

Neil Harris, Co-Chair of the INREV Global Standards Steering Committee explains the importance of setting common industry standards and language across the globe. He discusses the achievements made to date in identifying gaps and explains how they plan to move forward to close the gaps with key representatives from each region.

The result of the 2016 referendum raises many questions regarding the future relationships between the EU and UK and creates a number of challenges for INREV’s members.

In Cannes on the 15 March INREV presented the highlights of the recent INREV Secondary Trading & Liquidity Study and provided with the insights and benefits of secondary trading in European non-listed real estate funds.

AREF and INREV commissioned a paper on the important topic of cost transparency. The aim is to move towards a better industry-wide understanding of the composition and calculation of selected fee and expense metrics.  

This research examined the significance of currency risk and its management for European non-listed real estate funds in a number of ways.

INREV's Business Plans are produced annually for three-year periods, describing the priorities for the next three years, actions, market trends, results of the member survey, and a review of the previous year.

INREV asked members how satisfied they are with their membership. The survey covers general satisfaction and all areas of INREV activities: Professional Standards, Research  and Industry Data, Public Affairs, Training and Education and Communications and Events.