About Us
Stewart Bennett is Global Head of Alternatives at Columbia Threadneedle Investments. He joined the company in November 2021 following the acquisition of BMO’s EMEA asset management business. In this new role, Stewart has oversight responsibility for our real assets business that includes UK, European and US (Lionstone) real estate and European infrastructure, along with the private equity business, the US-managed Seligman hedge funds, Thames River Capital (real estate securities) and Pyrford (absolute return, international and global equities).
Previously, Stewart had been Global Head of Alternatives at BMO Global Asset Management since May 2019, where he was responsible for its private equity, real estate and real estate securities businesses. Stewart joined BMO GAM with 25 years’ experience in investment banking and private equity, including 10 years as a partner and Head of the Financial Institutions Group (FIG) at Ondra Partners, the London based independent investment banking firm. His previous experience includes Dresdner Kleinwort, where he was Managing Director and Head of FIG, Strategic Advisory, and the private equity firm Botts & Company. Stewart has worked in the financial services industry since 1994.
Columbia Threadneedle Real Estate Partners is a property specialist that manages assets of £7.1 billion (as at 31 December 2022) for clients across Europe. We operate as part of Columbia Threadneedle Investments and take a pro-active approach to investing. We aim to get close to our customers, exceed expectations and deliver outperformance.
We manage assets of £7.1 billion* on behalf of a range of clients across Europe
Our sole purpose is to create and manage successful property investment portfolios. We think being close to our clients helps us achieve this. That’s why we have offices in London, Munich and Paris. This European platform provides scope for expansion as well as the means to generate strong returns for investors.
We offer a range of property investments and asset management opportunities across numerous real estate markets in Europe. Our portfolio is well diversified across sub-sectors and geographies.
* as at 31 December 2022
We benefit from having a strong parent company
Columbia Threadneedle Real Estate Partners is a property specialist that operates as part of Columbia Threadneedle Investments. At Columbia Threadneedle Investments, we invest to make a difference in your world, and the wider world. Millions of people rely on us to manage their money and invest for their future. Our reach is expansive, with 2,700 people – including more than 650 investment specialists – spanning the world. But for us, a global perspective is about more than numbers, it is about the smarter advantage we create when we bring our teams’ insights together. We’ve built our diverse expertise and on-the-ground knowledge into our processes and solutions, covering almost every asset class and market.
We take a pro-active approach
We continually review our processes, future themes, opportunities and assets to generate value and create sustainable income.
Our extensive network of contacts, local reputation and experience ensures strong access to on and off-market transactions.
We are a specialist team
We have been managing property for over 50 years. Our highly experienced team maintain strong relationships with investors, shareholders, industry contacts and occupiers, which we believe is key to managing this personal asset class.
We combine an entrepreneurial approach with sophisticated, structured, institutional practices.
Risk Disclaimer
The value of your investments and any income from them can go down as well as up and you may not get back the original amount invested. Capital at risk.
Columbia Threadneedle Real Estate Partner’s Awards
EPRA Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2020
EPRA Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2020
WINNER: Columbia Threadneedle Real Estate Partners
EPRA sustainability Best Practice Recommendations 2020
Most Improved Award
WINNER: CT Real Estate Investments
EPRA sustainability Best Practice Recommendations 2020
Gold Award
WINNER: CT Real Estate Investments
EPRA sustainability Best Practice Recommendations 2020
Gold Award
WINNER: Balanced Commercial Property Trust
EPRA sustainability Best Practice Recommendations 2019
Gold Award
WINNER: Balanced Commercial Property Trust
PIE European Property Investor Awards 2018
Fund of the Year – Retail
WINNER: CT REP Best Value Europe I
Portfolio Adviser Fund Awards 2017
Gold Award
WINNER: CT UK Property Fund (managed by CT REP)
PIE Europe Property Awards 2016
Fund of the Year – New Fund
WINNER: CT REP Best Value Europe I
Moneywise Investment Trust Awards 2016
Property Direct UK Category
WINNER: Balanced Commercial Property Trust (managed by CT REP)