All the world's a playground for private equity real estate investors targeting global leisure-related property investments. And, arguably in more than any other real estate sector, changing demographics are driving the trend. By Eva Poon
10 min read · 22 January 2013
With the market dislocation ringing in the ears of general partners and the denominator effect impacting investors, the real estate secondaries market is set to expand five-fold over the next two years, with up to $5bn of trades expected each year. Experts argue it could eventually be half the size of the $15bn private equity secondaries market. By Zoe Hughes
7 min read · 22 January 2013
David Blight, chairman and chief executive of ING's €72 billion property investment management business dropped a bombshell over the summer when he resigned in order to return to Australia with his family. After three and a half years in the job, he is leaving a legacy. In an interview with PERE, Blight explains why and how ING has witnessed a revolution, by at last creating a global opportunity platform. By Robin Marriott
5 min read · 22 January 2013
MGPA, the London-based real estate investment firm, has closed its latest Asia real estate fund, MGPA Asia III, on $3.9bn, the largest dedicated Asian real estate vehicle ever raised. Combined with the firm's latest European vehicle, MGPA has secured $5.2bn in capital commitments during its latest fundraise. By Zoe Hughes
3 min read · 22 January 2013
The fund, targeting real estate developments in Greater China, is the firm's second Asia-focused vehicle.
4 min read · 22 January 2013
Shortly after the firm revealed that it is opening an office in Beijing, Blackstone is set to acquire a commercial property in Shanghai for $158m.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
In the new world of private equity real estate investing, capital will be coming from everywhere and going everywhere, from increasingly sophisticated institutional investors spread around the globe. GPs should keep this in mind as they decide how to target Asia. By Dave Keating
5 min read · 22 January 2013
Respondents to a recent survey also said sovereign funds’ long-term strategy makes them more appealing than other LPs.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
The fund, one of the largest targeting real estate in India, will reportedly consider a public listing on the London Stock Exchange at any point during its lifespan.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
The Dubai investor has partnered with the Spain-based private equity firm to acquire a 50 percent stake in three internationally branded five star hotels in Thailand.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
