Europe’s sole networking group dedicated to CRE lending professionals and advisors with less than 10 years' industry experience.
In order to facilitate connection across this network and contribute to the pipeline of future members of the YPREF Core Committee, Member firms are encouraged to nominate a YPREF key contact, who receives certain communications and invitations. Please contact Louise to check whether your firm has a YPREF key contact, find out who it is, or put yourself someone else forward for that role.
YPREF is chaired by Reena Banga, Cheyne Capital and Immediate Past Chair Joan Jackson, Savills.
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Communication:- Promoting and encouraging avenues of communication within the REF industry young professional community and beyond
Education:- Assisting with career development by providing an educational platform through a combination of peer learning and access to leading REF professionals, including for mentoring
Support:- Providing the tools and resources required for members to fulfil their educational and professional development goals
Networking:- Recognition as the primary meeting point for all young professionals working in REF and to build upon the current CREFC Europe networking opportunities Below is a snapshot of YPREF events and CREFCE events open to YPREF in 2024.
YPREF Sponsors 2025
Launched in 2000, Cheyne Capital is one of Europe’s leading alternative investment managers and is headquartered in London with an additional 11 offices worldwide. Cheyne invests across the capital structure from the senior debt to the equity of corporates and real estate. Real estate investments account for approximately half of the firm’s $13 billion under management and span direct real estate lending, securitised European real estate debt and selective special situations, including impact real estate investing in affordable and specialist housing.
The firm seeks to identify opportunities presented by market dislocations and the best ways of delivering their value to investors. Cheyne prides itself on having been an early-mover in many of its fields and on having pioneered investment strategies which give its clients access to rare opportunities. The firm looks for uncrowded and under-researched investments and will dedicate the time to understanding complex situations.
https://www.cheynecapital.com/
Trimont is a specialised global commercial real estate loan services provider and partner for lenders seeking the infrastructure and capabilities needed to help them scale their business and make informed, effective decisions related to the deployment, management and administration of commercial real estate secured credit.
Data-driven, collaborative and focused on commercial real estate, Trimont brings a distinctive mix of intelligent loan analysis, responsive communications, and unmatched administrative capabilities to clients seeking cost-effective solutions at scale.
Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Atlanta, Trimont’s team of 400+ employees serve a global client base from offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Kansas City, London, New York and Sydney. The firm currently has 236B USD in loans under management and serves clients with assets in 72 countries.
www.trimont.com
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