Scale meets control at Korea’s top real estate manager

Igis Asset Management, Korea’s largest real estate asset manager, is facing a pivotal test as it searches for a new owner: Can it preserve the operational autonomy that has defined its investment style under a change in ownership? Igis is the undisputed leader in the nation's real estate fund market. As of the end of June, the firm held 66.8 trillion won ($45 billion) in assets under management, or AUM, ranking No. 1 domestically. Its scale and track record have been further reinforced by strong