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Over 20,000 real estate investors, developers, property managers, retailers and brokers convened in Las Vegas last month for the annual ICSC convention. In the midst of a volatile market, attendees...
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6 Reasons Why Alternative Financing is a Hot Topic for CFOs

In today’s fast-changing environment, CFOs are increasingly focused on transformation and strategically positioning their organization for future success. However, serious financial stressors are...
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Corporate Capital Outlook - Q1 2023

"The first quarter of 2023 saw significant financial events continuing to cause stress in financial markets, with the Silicon Valley Bank's collapse and Credit Suisse's emergency takeover major...
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A Bumpy Road Ahead, but Reasons for Optimism: Key Takeaways from MIPIM 2023

Last month, 23,000 CRE professionals traveled to Cannes for MIPIM 2023 – Europe’s largest real estate conference. Attendees soaked in the French Riviera sun on La Croisette as they gathered to discuss...
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The CFO's Cheat Sheet

In anticipation of a potential recession, it's more important than ever for CFOs to find ways to free up cash on their balance sheets. Having a strong balance sheet ensures your company will...
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Is a Sale-leaseback Right for Your Business?

Economic uncertainty and restricted debt markets are leading more corporate occupiers to explore alternative financing options such as sale-leasebacks to secure funds. In a sale-leaseback, a company...
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The Ins and Outs of Sale-leasebacks

What Is a Sale-Leaseback? In a sale-leaseback (or sale and leaseback), a company sells its commercial real estate to an investor for cash and simultaneously enters into a long-term lease with the new...
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Top 3 Financial Strategies for CFOs to Fund Business

Inflation is currently at 8.2% year to year, way above its 2% benchmark. The Fed has increased interest rates three times in a row to try and keep inflation under control, with promises of...
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Leveraging corporate finance to unlock real estate capital

Economies and markets have grappled with a succession of enormous challenges in the wake of the pandemic. Healthcare and geopolitical crises have cascaded into the fiscal, financial, supply chain and...