French asset manager La Française AM says since early 2013, several major deals in France have suggested there is a ‘thawing’ of ‘risky’ assets in France.
3 min read · 07 October 2013
The real estate investment business of the German investment bank has brought on four new hires as it seeks to reinvigorate its operations in the US.
2 min read · 07 October 2013
With the approximately $300 million buyout of a Japanese storage company, M3 Capital Partners has brought its $3bn, 2005 vintage fund to about 70% invested.
2 min read · 07 October 2013
Bill Gates’ private investment arm has increased its share in the iconic Four Seasons hotel company, purchasing the Houston location for approximately $140 million.
2 min read · 07 October 2013
Carlyle’s acquisition of Metropolitan Real Estate raises more doubts about the ability of real estate fund of funds managers to survive as a standalone operation.
3 min read · 07 October 2013
After experimenting with a pilot vehicle in Shanghai, the Swiss bank is preparing the launch of a nationwide real estate investment fund that would be focused on providing state-subsidized housing.
2 min read · 07 October 2013
The largest US operator of student accommodation has teamed up with the principal investment area of Goldman Sachs to buy a portfolio of assets from a collapsed operator for more than £300m.
2 min read · 07 October 2013
The Los Angeles-based fund manager has formed its first joint venture in Peru on behalf of Paladin Realty Latin America Investors IV as it moves forward with plans to increase Peruvian investments over the next few years.
2 min read · 07 October 2013
The firm has hired Chris Leach as a partner one week after adding former Willis Stein partner Philip Pool as co-chairman.
1 min read · 07 October 2013
The Los Angeles-based investment and development firm has held its first close on Regent Office Fund II, counting global asset manager BlackRock and Bruce Kovner’s Caxton Alternative Management as its anchor investors.
2 min read · 07 October 2013
