In this video, Mike Gatto, an appointed member of the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) Board of Investments, and Robin Ziegler, founder and CEO of Mural Real Estate Partners, delve into the intricacies of real estate investments, pension fund management, and the evolving landscape of ESG considerations.
Mike shares his journey from public service to managing LACERA's $80 billion in assets, while Robin discusses her experience in mixed-use developments and revitalizations in emerging markets.
Key Topics Covered:
- Mike Gatto's transition from public service to LACERA
- LACERA's investment strategies and risk mitigation
- The importance of uncorrelated assets in today's market
- How to get involved with LACERA as an investor
- The role of ESG in investment decisions Innovative projects and initiatives at LACERA
- The impact of public-private partnerships in real estate development
- Policy changes and their effects on real estate investments
Timestamps:
- 00:00 - Introduction
- 00:09 - Robin Ziegler introduces Mural Real Estate Partners
- 00:52 - Mike Gatto introduces himself and LACERA
- 02:21 - Mike's transition from public service to LACERA
- 04:34 - LACERA's investment strategy and market outlook
- 07:09 - How to get involved with LACERA
- 10:27 - Effective ways to pitch to LACERA
- 13:28 - Types of investment packages that excite LACERA
- 16:10 - LACERA's approach to risk mitigation
- 19:00 - ESG considerations in LACERA's investments
- 22:07 - LACERA's overall health and future allocations
- 25:11 - Policy impacts on real estate investments
- 29:02 - Innovative projects at LACERA
- 31:09 - Audience Q&A
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