The $134bn pension’s private equity portfolio has been weighed down in part by being ‘overweight’ to buyouts.
2 min read · 24 January 2013
San Francisco-based company hires ex-JER professionals Tim Brosnan and Martina Malone for its client relations team
1 min read · 24 January 2013
Justice Richard Lowe refused to make a ruling today on the legality of a mezzanine foreclosure of the 80-acre multifamily complex, as senior and junior lenders fought over who had the right to ‘drive the bus’.
3 min read · 24 January 2013
According to a joint study by industry specialist recruitment consultancy Sousou Partners and PERE magazine, pay packets for employees at private equity real estate firms are beginning to increase again, but are still a way off pre-credit crunch levels
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
The former colony receives most attention for its gaming. One firm sees potential in its leisure industry instead. PERE magazine September 2010 issue
1 min read · 24 January 2013
Like you, we see evidence of growing optimism across the market, much of which is evident in our coverage this month. PERE magazine September 2010 issue
2 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