Gerald Parkes, who resigned as the head of Lehman Brothers private equity real estate business in Europe this summer, is reportedly teaming up with British property veteran, Sir John Beckwith.
1 min read · 21 January 2013
The real estate investment arm of Singapore is waiting for improved market conditions before triggering an IPO. Vietnam and industrial funds are also planned.
1 min read · 21 January 2013
The Dallas-based real estate investor has hired Realty Capital Partners CEO Donna Arp to help develop the firm’s institutional relationships as it raises Encore Opportunity Fund II.
2 min read · 21 January 2013
Goldman Sachs is transfiguring its platform to seize complex opportunities. It won’t be long before it’s ready to take on the world (again). By Robin Marriott
3 min read · 21 January 2013
Georg Allendorf is to become head of the alternative investments group in Germany following the appointment of its former boss, Holger Naumann, to a role in Deutsche Bank’s DWS group.
1 min read · 21 January 2013
Former MSREF global co head John Carrafiell has reportedly set up an advisory business. According to media reports, Carrafiell has formed Alpha Real Estate Advisors focused on board-level consultancies and advisory work.
1 min read · 21 January 2013
The Paris-based firm has made its sixth acquisition for its European Property Investors Special Opportunities (EPISO) Fund.
1 min read · 21 January 2013
The Ivy League endowment's first-ever overall investment loss has been partly attributed to ‘aggressive commitments to illiquid asset classes’. Yale had similar results.
2 min read · 21 January 2013
Goldman Sachs has been consolidating its real estate investment business and transfiguring its platform to seize complex opportunities. It won’t be long before it’s ready to take on the world (again).
2 min read · 31 January 2013
It’s a shame CalPERS may refuse to take a negative stance on the SEC’s proposed placement agent ban, writes Christopher Witkowsky.
2 min read · 21 January 2013
