The Canadian pension reported above-benchmark returns for its investments in private equity and infrastructure last year, with 13.9% and 10.9% respectively. Real estate returned just 1.3% in 2009.
2 min read · 24 January 2013
Some real estate investment firms are offering seeded funds to potential investors, giving them the chance to record an immediate increase in valuations. PERE March 2010 issue
2 min read · 24 January 2013
Regularly reviewing fund investment strategies could keep GP-LP relationships out of counselling. PERE March 2010 issue
2 min read · 24 January 2013
PERE March issue 2010
2 min read · 24 January 2013
The country’s Ministry of Finance sets rules governing how the sovereign wealth fund will invest 5% of its portfolio in real estate. The fund can target unlisted funds but mainly in developed markets.
3 min read · 24 January 2013
Brookfield Asset Management has been named global firm of the year in the PERE Awards 2009. Normandy Real Estate Partners, Partners Group and MGPA have taken the titles in North America, Europe and Asia. Here we present a full list of the winners.
4 min read · 24 January 2013
The Los Angeles-based private equity real estate firm is targeting at least $500m for the vehicle.
1 min read · 24 January 2013
As limited partners assess current and potential future fund manager relationships, advisors say performance alone can no longer be a “differentiator” between GPs.
1 min read · 24 January 2013
The Chevy Chase, Maryland-based firm has closed its seventh fund targeting Washington DC debt and equity opportunities.
1 min read · 24 January 2013
Al Rajhi Capital, the investment banking subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Al Rajhi Bank, has joined forces with Bahrain-based investment house Arcapita Bank to invest in real estate sectors including warehousing and healthcare.
2 min read · 24 January 2013