A New York Times editorial today decried the ‘wasteful gamesmanship’ that it claimed results from the low capital gains tax currently enjoyed by US general partners.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
Not since the initial public offering of Goldman Sachs in 1999 have so many people spent so much time with their noses buried in SEC documents. After all, who knew it could be so much fun?
3 min read · 01 February 2013
Seoul-headquartered Doran Capital has held a first closed on its Korean real estate fund, which looks to make value-added investments throughout the country.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
Gearing up for the G8 Summit in Heiligendamm, Germany, this June, one hotel is investing in an extra layer of security.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
A former investment officer with the largest pension fund in the US is joining Franklin Templeton to scout property investments in Asia.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
The Fortress-controlled entity is selling the 78 “non-core” properties as it concentrates on the major real estate markets in Germany.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
Property tycoon Robert Tchenguiz is trying to derail The Blackstone Group’s agreed £96 million bid for La Tasca, a UK tapas chain.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
Fresh from its $39 billion take-private of Equity Office Properties, Blackstone becomes the world’s second largest operator of tourist attractions and theme parks with a £1 billion deal to buy The Tussauds Group.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
The London-based firm has closed its largest fund so far after receiving commitments of nearly €900 million from a range of US and European investors.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
The Euronext affiliate of KKR has committed to the largest ever proposed buyout both as a co-investor and limited partner, contributing $500 million to the deal.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
