New York and the SEC unveiled suits against former Quadrangle chief Steven Rattner, who may face a lifetime securities ban in New York for his alleged role in pension pay-to-play.
2 min read · 24 January 2013
Tulane University’s $1bn endowment says the financial downturn has provided access to funds that would have been closed to the endowment pre-meltdown, as it looks to invest in up to 10 new PE and RE managers in the coming year.
2 min read · 24 January 2013
The mid-market private equity firm has acquired Tinsa for €100m.
2 min read · 24 January 2013
The Paris-based insurance firm announces Olivier Thoral as head of North America real estate as it looks to grow its global footprint.
1 min read · 24 January 2013
The owner of 885 Third Avenue has filed a pre-negotiated bankruptcy plan for the asset after reportedly defaulting on a $210m loan. The Royal Bank of Canada, which supports the plan, had sued to force a sale of the tower.
2 min read · 24 January 2013
The Japanese buyout firm has invested an undisclosed amount to buy TeleGuam Holdings from US-based Shamrock Capital.
2 min read · 24 January 2013
The Los Angeles-based firm has created a new position to enlarge its business in Europe by appointing Jean Lamothe as president
2 min read · 24 January 2013
The New York-based firm has acquired two Atlanta multifamily properties, formerly owned by Fairfield Residential, out of foreclosure. Fairfield filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2009.
2 min read · 24 January 2013
Eight months after being selected as the preferred bidder, the real estate arm of Leon Black’s buyout shop has formally taken over the Citi Property Investors platform and funds. Apollo is believed to have paid a ‘nominal’ fee for CPI.
2 min read · 24 January 2013
Two years after the crisis, there are mounting fears that excess debt availability could trigger another credit bubble. Will it end in tragedy this time around as well?
3 min read · 24 January 2013
