Blackstone's announcement that it would soon begin raising a $10bn+ global opportunity fund has the market wondering whether jumbo funds are back
3 min read · 18 January 2013
The Bethesda, Maryland firm, co-founded by Robert Johnson (pic) and Thomas Baltimore, is talking to LPs about consolidating its Urban Lodging Fund II and Fund III for a possible IPO as a public REIT.
2 min read · 18 January 2013
The Armonk, New York-based fund manager is eyeing a $350m final close for its second vehicle, which primarily targets US student housing.
1 min read · 18 January 2013
Netherlands-based APG's hiatus from blind pool commitments in Aisa could well continue as it continues to cement long-term partnerships with select co-investors and operators.
2 min read · 18 January 2013
The firm expects to hit the fundraising trail this year targeting a similar amount to its $10.9bn opportunity fund, BREP VI, which is 70% invested. President Tony James said Blackstone invested $5bn of equity in real estate in 2010.
2 min read · 18 January 2013
Copenhagen-based ATP Real Estate, a significant investor in opportunity funds, says it is looking to deploy €700 million in fresh real estate acquisitions.
1 min read · 18 January 2013
The Atlanta-based investment group has increased assets under management in Asia twelvefold in a transaction that sees it inherit $5.4 billion of assets and a 65-person strong team.
2 min read · 18 January 2013
The Los Angeles-based investment manager is expected to announce imminently a deal to buy ING REIM’s Europe and Asia businesses, while the management of ING Clarion will lead a buyout of the US arm.
3 min read · 18 January 2013
The Paris-based real estate investment manager says it hope to buy and sell around €3bn of property, up 30 percent on volume in 2010
1 min read · 18 January 2013
The London-based real estate fund manager has opened its first office in the Netherlands. The firm expects to double its €135m portfolio in the country, starting with the acquisition of the Bossche Boulevard shopping centre in Den Bosch for its Rocksping PanEuropean Property open-ended fund.
2 min read · 18 January 2013
