Kurt Walten

The growing use of target-date funds (TDFs) remains the dominant investment-related trend in the defined contribution and individual retirement account markets, and REITs continued to be a critical component of TDFs in 2024.

For decades, defined benefit (DB) pension plans have been using real estate successfully within their investment portfolios.

David Sullivan is the new senior vice president of investment affairs.

The COVID-19 crisis has required Nareit to adapt how it reaches its target audiences.

Meetings total through June 30 exceeds last year’s pace.

Nareit also attended 82 institutional investment conferences during the year.