The challenges of running sophisticated alternative investment platforms beneath government umbrellas – from retaining talent to enduring criticism over private equity allocations – were among topics broached today by a panel of heavy-hitting LPs.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
The outlook for the US commercial real estate market is generally sound despite the credit crisis, according to a report by real estate management firm, ING Clarion. However ING warns the office sector will be hit over the next two years before recovering strongly in 2010-2011.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
The Chicago-based private equity firm founded by Sam Zell and Gary Garrabrant sells remaining shares in Mexico’s largest homebuilder, four years after helping the company list in New York, Mexico.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
Darby Overseas Investments, the private equity arm of Franklin Templeton, has appointed David Hudson to lead its Asia activities, as well as help expand the firm’s global infrastructure funds.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
The firm’s real estate arm will invest $18m for a minority stake in Indian construction company.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
The UK property development and fund management firm has promoted Michael Ward to VP of development as it earmarks more acquisitions in the US Capitol’s metropolitan area.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
The new global asset management business of Aviva has acquired US real estate investment firm Madison Harbor.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
The Florida-based buyout firm continues its international expansion.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
The real estate investment and development firm plans large-scale expansion of its Brazilian logistics activities over the next three years as part of a joint venture with CalPERS.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
The Virginia-based private equity firm hires two professionals from UBS and Citigroup to help expand its global real estate funds, and a third exec from Starwood to help bolster its North American operations.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
