A consortium led by Shanghai-based conglomerate Fosun Group is reported to have raised approximately $900 million for a private equity real estate fund aimed to be used to invest in Chinese real estate developments.
1 min read · 24 January 2013
Investors will ‘sacrifice’ returns and diversification if they overlook China, Brazil and India. However, targeting the three countries’ real estate markets demands a longer-term investment horizon and plenty of due diligence.
4 min read · 24 January 2013
TPG has further demonstrated its real estate ambitions with the $505m purchase of US real estate assets from global logistics giant ProLogis. The Dallas-based buyout titan has been steadily increasing its exposure to the sector.
3 min read · 24 January 2013
The Abu Dhabi-backed investment group will pour $500m more into the global private equity and real estate firm to further expand its business lines, prompting speculation about Carlyle's desire to go public.
2 min read · 24 January 2013
The subdued economic backdrop to Europe means the primary challenge facing real estate investors is how to invest in a low growth environment without taking on unwanted or unmanageable risks.
3 min read · 24 January 2013
Morgan Stanley Capital Korea, the real estate investment entity responsible for managing the Korea acquisitions on behalf of the Morgan Stanley Real Estate Funds, is to close by the end of the year, as the firm’s investing strategy in Asia shifts.
2 min read · 24 January 2013
There will be five major groups of investors looking to raise some $80 billion for infrastructure in 2011. Where do you fit in, asks Cezary Podkul.
5 min read · 24 January 2013
UBS Global Asset Management has captured a $75 million commitment from Netherlands investor PGGM for its JV with Shenzhen-based Gemdale Corporation. The residential focused vehicle has already made its first investments.
2 min read · 24 January 2013
Asia head of acquisitions, Eryck Su, and head of Korea, Tae Kim, are the latest senior executives of RREEF’s Asia business to leave.
3 min read · 24 January 2013
Kasra Sanandaji has joined the New York-based firm as vice president of investments, following stints at Waterman Interests and Stellar Management. Sanandaji will report to Lightstone investment chief Arvind Bajaj.
2 min read · 24 January 2013
