The rule change would allow foreign pension funds to take larger positions, including positions of up to 100 percent, in joint ventures, properties and shares of real estate companies. (nreionline.com)
Another U.S. regulatory measure that could have an impact is the PATH Act, a tax law passed in December that exempts certain foreign pension funds from being taxed on capital gains from investment in U.S. real estate. (nreionline.com)
QIC's potential investment also comes as pressure builds on superannuation funds to look at competing with the wave of foreign pension funds that have spent more than $ 1 billion buying farm land in Australia in the past few years. (afr.com)