The property investment arm of the Government of Singapore is making an investment in Sintonia, the Benetton-backed entity that owns Aeroporti di Roma and controls Italian highway manager Atlantia.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
Barclays Private Equity’s sale of women’s shoe company Kurt Geiger to Graphite Capital comes despite the worrying storm clouds gathering around the UK retail sector.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
The real estate arm of Morgan Stanley has invested some of its $2.2 billion Special Situations Fund III to acquire shares in developer Adama in an effort to access the markets of Romania, Ukraine and Turkey.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
Old Mutual Investment Group is showcasing a new $500 million Indian real estate fund at the world’s largest property conference in the south of France this week.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
The global real estate investment firm has added a real estate pro as portfolio manager and managing director for its managed accounts group.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
Despite vigorous lobbying by business groups, the UK government has pushed ahead with its plans to introduce the annual levy on foreigners working in Britain, which will force many private equity real estate professionals in the country to pay additional UK tax on their personal worldwide earnings.
4 min read · 22 January 2013
Asda, the UK supermarket chain owned by Wal-Mart, is pondering the sale of industrial property developer Gazeley amid reports Wal-Mart is keen to focus on its core business.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
The hip British ‘conveyor belt sushi’ chain has been acquired from its management and Primary Capital in a deal valuing the company at £51m.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
Amidst an investigation into alleged real estate fraud at the fund, the €14.6bn pension scheme of the Dutch electronics company is selling off many of its property assets.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
Our man in Cannes reports on the travel travails and marketing mayhem that have marked the first day of MIPIM.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
