The largest single-purpose pension in Canada, CPPIB, has been hit by turbulence in the public equities and REITs markets. However, returns for private equity and real estate are holding steady, while infrastructure has proven the strongest asset class.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
Former Credit Suisse pro Larissa Herczeg will focus on private real estate fund investments in the Americas.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
The investment agency owned by the ruler of Dubai plans to increase its assets under management to $25 billion over the next two years, and to shift its focus toward emerging markets.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
The California-based private equity buyout firm sees rising demand in the Asian country saying its recently formed $250m fund could eventually acquire Chinese wine producers.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
Founder Stephen Schwarzman today told shareholders the market is seeing “one of the worst financial crises since the Great Depression”, but he says the “very best” investments awaited the firm.
3 min read · 22 January 2013
The Houston-based manager has hired former Hines officer Jim Hime as principal.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
The European buyout firm has gone beyond the Walker guidelines as it looks towards a global expansion into Asia and the US. These offices will be for investor relations purposes and for strengthening the portfolio.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
The newspaper industry’s struggle to maintain advertising and circulation has hit the Star Tribune, purchased last year for $530m by the DLJ spin-out.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
The real estate management arm of Italy’s famous tire manufacturer targets €1 billion ($1.5 billion) for deployment in Europe.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
The Dubai-based investment firm, led by Sameer Al Ansari, has bolstered its public relations team.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
