Limited partners urged to start serious discussions with GPs about portfolio and asset valuations, as institutional investors attempt to choose tomorrow’s winners.
3 min read · 21 January 2013
Pension scheme allocation to the asset class has halved in the last year, according to the latest survey by the NAPF.
1 min read · 21 January 2013
A majority of US GPs expect carry to be taxed at an increased rate of 39.6%, which will hurt their ability to attract and retain talent, according to a recent survey.
2 min read · 21 January 2013
The court ruling that Tishman Speyer and BlackRock improperly raised rents on rent-stabilised apartments at a landmark New York complex is big news for the firms – and New York real estate. By Zoe Hughes
4 min read · 21 January 2013
A report from reform-focused think tank Open Europe estimates that the burden of compliance costs on managers of private equity and hedge funds could total as much as €1.9bn in the first year.
2 min read · 21 January 2013
There is plenty of demand for Asian secondaries – but where are the vendors?
3 min read · 21 January 2013
Research firm Reis has found rising vacancies will continue to depress prices in this sector.
2 min read · 21 January 2013
Trilyn managing director Mark Antoncic has warned limited partners to band together and be assertive when trying to preserve their investments. In some cases, this could involve replacing the GP.
2 min read · 21 January 2013
Real estate funds raised $29.7 billion in 2008, almost twice the capital raised in 2007.
3 min read · 21 January 2013
Norway’s ministry of finance has signalled its intention to delay its real estate investment plans as global market conditions continue to deteriorate. The €267bn pension has allocated 5% to real estate, but said it will not impose a 'fixed investment plan' in the current environment.
2 min read · 21 January 2013
