The personality-driven construction sector in India has been undergoing a period of profound change. The net beneficiaries of this change may be foreign private equity real estate firms, who bring with them badly needed capital. But partnering with an Indian developer is not a straightforward affair. By Dave Keating
10 min read · 22 January 2013
As limited partners open up their real estate allocations to the emerging markets, developing countries in Asia are at the top of the list, with China and India of particular interest. By Eva Poon
9 min read · 22 January 2013
Deals are off by up to 18 percent across the whole of Asia. Things are not expected to get any better in the immediate future.
4 min read · 22 January 2013
Aviva Investors' rebranding – with its recent hire of Steve Felix – is the latest example of large insurance companies expanding their investment management business.
4 min read · 22 January 2013
The investment firm has acquired a majority stake in the Dubai-based business and intends to expand it regionally.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
The London-based financial services group is hoping to tap the UK, United Arab Emirates and investors from the wider Gulf region to target property in Abu Dhabi.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
Sohil Chand, formerly with Goldman's Asian special situations team, will be responsible for making growth equity investments in Indian companies.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
The former eight-year veteran of Lehman Brother’s Asia real estate team, Blake Olafson, has moved to Arcapita to lead the investment bank’s operations in the region. He will be responsible for building Arcapita's portfolio in Asia, Japan and Australia.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
Following the defection of a senior team to JER, GE Real Estate has redeployed a senior figure in Asia to Central Europe.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
The Dubai government-backed private equity firm has opened an office in New York following the opening of a Shanghai office last year. The firm’s high-profile investments in North America have included Cirque du Soleil and Barneys New York.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
