With the acquisition of Singapore-based Pangaea Capital, Howard Marks adds Asian real estate vet Robert Zulkoski to the Oaktree team. By Sharon Lim
6 min read · 22 January 2013
The global buyout group, whose name means “surprisingly different,” has made its first investment in China by taking a non-control stake in casino operator Galaxy, to fund an ambitious program of property development and expansion.
3 min read · 22 January 2013
The past year has seen a number of initiatives by the Chinese government to rein in foreign property investment, each different than the one before. Investors are learning to adapt to the constantly changing business environment. By Dave Keating
3 min read · 22 January 2013
The private equity real estate firm has acquired a stake in local real estate developer Shriram Properties, scant days after news emerged of Canadian pension fund manager Caisse’s plans to invest up to C$1.6bn in the country.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
Canadian pension fund manager Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec is reportedly looking to spend C$1.6bn on real estate in India in the next five years.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
The Blackstone Group has recently opened an office in Tokyo, headed by Alan Miyasaki, who has moved over from New York to spearhead the group’s real estate investment activity.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
With an eye toward the country’s rapidly expanding real estate market, CBRE has added three property pros to its lineup in greater China.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
The firm is seeking to raise between $300 and $400 million for its new partnership vehicle with Singapore-based WIRE Group.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
The firm, launched in 2002 by Chris Gradel and Horst Geicke (pictured), is adding a Greater China real estate vehicle to its group of funds.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
The Princeton University endowment returned 24.7 percent for the fiscal year 2006-2007, increasing its assets from $13 billion to $15.8 billion. The US endowment allocates 15 percent of its portfolio to private equity funds.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
