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  "id": 13047124,
  "title": "Temasek among investors in Nuveen’s US$698.6 million Australian debt fund",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/temasek-among-investors-in-nuveens-us-698-6-million-australian-debt",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-09T05:57:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
    "slug": "the-business-times-companies-markets",
    "url": "https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/temasek-among-investors-nuveens-us698-6-million-australian-debt-fund"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nuveen Real Estate secured commitments exceeding A$1 billion (US$698.6 million) in its latest Australian commercial real estate debt strategy during its first close on October 7. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and Singapore's Temasek were among the returning backers. CPP Investments, through its subsidiary CPPIB Credit Investments, committed S$300 million, while Temasek also participated. Both entities had previously co-invested in the previous vintage, committing A$650 million in equity in May 2025. Nuveen's parent company, TIAA, also invested in the latest strategy. The firm's strategy focuses on senior and junior loans to institutional borrowers, secured against prime real estate, with conservative structures to protect investor capital during market cycles. Nuveen sees Australian commercial real estate debt as offering stability, cash flow yields, and strong collateral protection, especially in a volatile global environment. The strategy will prioritize industrial and logistics assets in urban areas and residential properties, while being selective with alternative assets, retail, and offices. Dugald Marr, head of Apac debt at Nuveen Real Estate, emphasized their focus on repeat institutional borrowers, prime assets, and conservative structures. Raymond Chan, managing director and head of Apac credit at CPP Investments, expressed confidence in partnering with Nuveen due to their extensive global debt platform and disciplined investment approach.",
  "summary": "The commitments include those from co-investment vehicles and transactions",
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