COLUMBUS, OH—The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System is looking to make the investments through various avenues including both debt and equity.

IRVING, TX—Sure, competition is up and performance metrics are down. But Donna Preiss isn't concerned about the sector going downhill any time soon.

IRVING, TX—American Campus Communities’ chief William C. Bayless thinks it’s a great time to be a student housing developer and operator.

IRVING, TX—Opportunities to develop student housing exist in many foreign markets, but be prepared for the process to take a long time.

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CLEVELAND—KeyBank Real Estate Capital acquire the CMBS servicing portfolios of Bank of America and Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC, substantially increasing its commercial mortgage servicing portfolio.

LONDON—The organization faced a setback when JLL bought King Sturge. Two years later, CORFAC is once again a truly international player.

SACRAMENTO—The nation’s largest public pension fund has brought on a partner to help it manage its multifamily investments.

NOTTINGHAM, UK—After successful projects here and in Bolton, Knight Knox International has launched two more student housing projects in those cities.

NEW YORK CITY—Two weeks out from RealShare Student Housing 2013, here’s a look at the trending topics in the industry.