Markstone Capital Group has attracted investment from US and Israeli pension funds to invest in late-stage old economy companies in emerging markets.
2 min read · 23 January 2013
As the $65 billion Ohio Public Employees Retirement System beefs up its private equity programme, it has promoted Jennifer Hom to director of investments.
2 min read · 23 January 2013
Vegas, Barry, Vegas? 2005-10-01 Staff Writer Though Las Vegas is little more than 75 years old, the gambling and entertainment mecca has a rich, if sometimes unsavory, history – as any viewer of <italic>Bugsy</italic>, <italic>The Godfather</italic> or <italic>Casino</italic&
3 min read · 23 January 2013
Vegas, Barry, Vegas? 2005-10-01 Staff Writer Though Las Vegas is little more than 75 years old, the gambling and entertainment mecca has a rich, if sometimes unsavory, history – as any viewer of <italic>Bugsy</italic>, <italic>The Godfather</italic> or <italic>Casino</italic&
3 min read · 23 January 2013
Next stop, le Moulin Rouge 2005-10-01 Staff Writer Last month, the French private equity group LBO France acquired a building on the worldfamous Champs-Elysees from Deutsche Bank Real Estate's Global Opportunities Fund in a deal valued at €118 million.<br /> <br /> The building, aptly located o
1 min read · 23 January 2013
Next stop, le Moulin Rouge 2005-10-01 Staff Writer Last month, the French private equity group LBO France acquired a building on the worldfamous Champs-Elysees from Deutsche Bank Real Estate's Global Opportunities Fund in a deal valued at €118 million.<br /> <br /> The building, aptly located o
1 min read · 23 January 2013
Always bet on black (tie) 2005-10-01 Staff Writer Actor George Clooney is apparently tired of robbing casinos on the big screen – now he wants to own one himself. Enter Las Ramblas, a $3 billion (€2.5 billion) casino-cum-resort hotel-cum-condominium development in Las Vegas. When built, the project will feat
1 min read · 23 January 2013
Always bet on black (tie) 2005-10-01 Staff Writer Actor George Clooney is apparently tired of robbing casinos on the big screen – now he wants to own one himself. Enter Las Ramblas, a $3 billion (€2.5 billion) casino-cum-resort hotel-cum-condominium development in Las Vegas. When built, the project will feat
1 min read · 23 January 2013
Grand slam hotel 2005-10-01 Staff Writer Although Andre Agassi lost to Roger Federer in the finals of last month's US Open, his remarkable run through the field, including three consecutive five-set victories, was the highlight of this year's tournament. But it has been a career of highlights for the 35-year
1 min read · 23 January 2013
Grand slam hotel 2005-10-01 Staff Writer Although Andre Agassi lost to Roger Federer in the finals of last month's US Open, his remarkable run through the field, including three consecutive five-set victories, was the highlight of this year's tournament. But it has been a career of highlights for the 35-year
1 min read · 23 January 2013
