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
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
Five Food Groups 2008-11-01 Staff Writer <strong>RETAIL<br /> Heading for the sales</strong><br /> Mervyns may have pointed the finger of bankruptcy blame at its private equity-backers but the California discount chain hasn't been able to overcome the reality of 2008: that retail is
4 min read · 22 January 2013
Harvesting the trophies 2008-11-01 Staff Writer Much of the private equity real estate industry is rubbing its hands in glee at the distressed opportunities ahead. There are some players, however, that are faring less well. Broadway Partners has found itself to be one of them.<br /> <br /> Afte
2 min read · 22 January 2013
Legislators across Europe are about to declare war on the banking industry, and private equity is in danger of getting caught in the crossfire
3 min read · 22 January 2013
The UK and the Netherlands have both reacted to public criticism of the private equity industry by passing new tax legislation
7 min read · 22 January 2013
Regulators' recent remarks have heightened confusion about how to value portfolios in today’s volatile economic climate, writes Andy Thomson.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
Real estate was the only asset class to make a positive return for the $29.5bn pension fund, however allocations to private equity real estate have now topped 10.5% against a target of 8%.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
With announced deal volumes totalling $3bn in the first eight months of the year, real estate and infrastructure are proving to be resilient investment targets in a year that has seen Indian private equity deal value drop by 20% through September.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
The issue of LPs failing to meet margin calls is yet another thing concerning GPs at the moment. For some, defaults are a boon.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
