AMP Capital has expanded its global listed real estate capability with two new appointments, bringing the total team to 14 investment professionals. Hideharu Ichii will join AMP Capital as a portfolio manager/analyst in the global listed real estate (GLRE) team. He has over 18 years of financial experience and an extensive background in Japan's real estate market. The appointment reflects the growth opportunities for global listed real estate and the importance of Japan. He will be based in Hong Kong and start on 2 July 2018.

Prior to joining AMP Capital, Ichii worked as portfolio manager at APG Asset Management Asia for seven years, covering Japan and Australia within the firm's listed real estate Asia Pacific team. Other prior roles include portfolio management and research at CBRE Global Real Estate Securities and Taiyo Pacific Partners, as well as corporate finance and equity sales roles at Nikko Securities. Ichii was involved in promoting the global real estate sustainability benchmark (GRESB) in Japan.

Anika Minocha has been appointed to the role of portfolio manager/analyst based in Sydney. Minocha will join the team in July 2018 after completing rotations on the AMP Capital graduate programme including two stints within the GLRE team. Prior to joining AMP Capital she completed an investment banking (real estate) internship with Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Sydney.

AMP Capital head of global listed real estate James Maydew said he was excited to announce these appointments. "AMP Capital's vision is to be a pre-eminent global investment manager and provide clients with exceptional investment opportunities. With a track record that extends back to 2002, the global listed real estate business is fundamental to this effort with a strong focus on strengthening our global capability that delivers for our investors. As part of our commitment to continuous improvement and a high performance-led culture I'm pleased to welcome such a highly experienced and respected investor to the team. Ichii will bring valuable expertise in the allocation of capital within the Japanese market and, along with Minocha, will provide an essential contribution to the broader GLRE team," Maydew said.