After weathering the threat of low-cost production in Asia, mexico's manufacturing sector is booming amid rising domestic consumption and a growing economy—both of which are driving the Mexican logistics real estate market. By Aaron Lovell
8 min read · 22 January 2013
If there is any sector that demonstrates the difficulties of operating in the Russian property market, it is probably the gaming industry. Though regulated by the government, the sector is still subject to the vagaries of Russian president Vladimir Putin. In an effort to do away with the country's ubiquitous small gaming halls, a recently introduced law says all casinos currently in operation must shut down by June 2009; going forward, casinos will only be allowed in four regional locations. Clive Tilley, the British founder of international gaming management firm Tilley Entertainment, is one of the few foreigners with experience of running a casino in Russia. Here, he discusses his plans to roll out US-style hotel casino complexes in Russia, the market's reaction to the new regulations and the difficulty of finding quality real estate for his projects.
3 min read · 22 January 2013
To access the red-hot Russian real estate market, foreign private equity firms are pursuing a number of platform-building strategies, from minority stake investments to roll-up plays. But not everyone is sold on the approach. By Robin Marriott
8 min read · 22 January 2013
After 25 years of investing in US real estate, the property arm of Investcorp is looking towards its next stage of growth. Here, John Fraser and Jonathan Dracos, the co-heads of the firm's real estate group, talk about opening a new office in Los Angeles, courting US investors and possibly expanding into Europe. By Aaron Lovell
10 min read · 22 January 2013
The private equity real estate firm is acquiring a majority interest in 3,000 European petrol stations and a number of oil refineries by purchasing a 65 percent interest in Libyan oil group Tamoil.
4 min read · 22 January 2013
The real estate and infrastructure investment firm has named two new co-heads of its European business following an organizational restructuring.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
The private equity real estate firm has raised $800m for its latest European fund, targeting all asset classes across the region.
6 min read · 22 January 2013
Arden Realty has purchased a $2bn portfolio of assets from The Blackstone group as the office player looks to boost its presence on the west coast.
4 min read · 22 January 2013
Ex-citigroup project finance pro christopher Beale has raised $3bn for his firm's debut infrastructure fund.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
In more than doubling the size of its last vehicle, heitman has closed an $800m fund to invest in north American value-added opportunities.
6 min read · 22 January 2013
