New York-based Palladium Equity Partners has acquired the specialty mineral company, American Gilsonite Company, which operates a network of underground unitaite mines in Bonanza, Utah.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
India's infrastructure boom is backed by consumers who demand better services.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
Real estate, then private equity top the preferred investments among the 52 percent of respondents who do or want to commit to alternatives, according to a Bear Sterns report.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
The $35bn Pennsylvania State Employees’ Retirement System allocates further funds to RE after returning 22 percent from the asset class last year.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
Wachovia Corp plans to sell more than 100 vacant branches to American Realty Capital Trust in 2008 with more expected to follow.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
Old Mutual Investment Group is showcasing a new $500 million Indian real estate fund at the world’s largest property conference in the south of France this week.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
The Piramal-owned firm has already received a $250m commitment from 3i.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
Despite vigorous lobbying by business groups, the UK government has pushed ahead with its plans to introduce the annual levy on foreigners working in Britain, which will force many private equity real estate professionals in the country to pay additional UK tax on their personal worldwide earnings.
4 min read · 22 January 2013
As part of a renewed emphasis on alternative investments, the state's retirement fund has made commitments to venture, energy, and distressed funds.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
Our man in Cannes reports on the travel travails and marketing mayhem that have marked the first day of MIPIM.
2 min read · 22 January 2013