New European chief executive, Eric Adler, says the firm anticipates being active on the buy and sell-side on behalf of different investors after unveiling £100m of deals
1 min read · 24 January 2013
The multi-manager business of ING Real Estate Investment Management declares high levels of inflows. The news follows three key departures from the business in recent times
2 min read · 24 January 2013
With two RMB fund launches, TPG has joined private equity firms like Carlyle and Blackstone in throwing itself wholeheartedly behind an untested and pioneering investment vehicle. Will real estate follow suit?
3 min read · 24 January 2013
PERE’s Zoe Hughes witnessed the courtroom posturing, held in Room 248 of New York’s Supreme Court yesterday, that will determine who wins a landmark residential complex and iconic real estate investment disaster zone.
3 min read · 24 January 2013
CalSTRS committed to Wes Edens-led Fortress’ second Credit Opportunities Fund, which is believed to be targeting $2bn. The vehicle will focus on distressed resl estate loans and securities among other things.
2 min read · 24 January 2013
The $134bn pension’s private equity portfolio has been weighed down in part by being ‘overweight’ to buyouts.
2 min read · 24 January 2013
GPs face a host of challenges as they look ahead to 2011 and beyond – not least regulation from governments globally. In the US, regulations impacting GPs, including the Volcker Rule and required SEC registration, have been pushed through, while Europe’s Alternative Investment Fund Managers directive has stalled. PERE magazine Fund Administration supplement, September 2010
7 min read · 24 January 2013
Offshore LPs invested with China-based private equity managers are concerned at the conflict of interest between USD-denominated vehicles and their RMB-denominated counterparts. But what can be done? Jenny Blinch reports.
9 min read · 24 January 2013
The drama surrounding the relationship between CalPERS, Apollo and controversial placement agent Alfred Villalobos continues. Investment staff at the $206bn pension allegedly questioned the relationship as long ago as 2006.
3 min read · 24 January 2013
Setting up an investment firm is about more than deciding on an investment strategy and snapping up distressed properties. Mark Shepherd asked two new fund managers and a fund administration professional about the practical – and less reported – difficulties of striking out on your own. PERE magazine's Fund Adminitration supplement, September 2010
6 min read · 24 January 2013
