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
The private equity firm is banking on the experience of restaurant and bagel-chain guru Anthony Wedo as it explores opportunities in the sector.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
A joint venture between the industrial property developer and the US’ second largest public pension have acquired a plot in Orlando with plans for industrial developments.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
A report from PricewaterhouseCoopers describes an increased LP appetite for real estate, particularly in Asia, but also warns that one-fifth of investors are looking to decrease their exposure to the asset class amid a shrunken asset base.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
The private equity real estate firm has added a portfolio of upscale fitness and athletic centers in California to its portfolio of luxury resort properties.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
A draft bill emanating from the Ministry of Justice could restrict the volume of investments in distressed debt, including real estate debt.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
Fundraising by European-focused opportunity real estate vehicles has reached $5 billion this year with the closing of Apollo Real Estate Advisors' third dedicated Euro fund.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
The rise in land and food prices are causing some institutional investors to consider new or increased allocations to agricultural assets.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
The $7.3 billion Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System is looking to significantly increase its exposure to real estate across the US and internationally.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
The $121 billion CPPIB today argued before US lawmakers that it should not be lumped in with all sovereign wealth funds, as legislators in California attempt to bar the US’ largest pension groups from investing in private equity funds tied to sovereign wealth funds.
3 min read · 22 January 2013