The Singapore firm has set up a joint venture in Germany to attract commitments from European institutional investors keen to invest in pan Asian real estate opportunities.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
Kirkland and Ellis private equity partner Raymond McKeeve is making the transition to real estate by joining the property investment firm of Robert Tchenguiz.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
The private equity firm is not pursuing its interest in UK pub group Mitchells & Butlers after holding discussions with senior management.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
Denise Novak will be taking on a new post as chief financial officer at the New Jersey-based private real estate fund manager.
1 min read · 22 January 2013
The three countries unveil a voluntary set of principles warning against the creation of protectionist barriers but also for greater transparency among sovereign wealth funds
2 min read · 22 January 2013
In a letter to the US government, Abu Dhabi argues its sovereign wealth fund, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, should be treated like any other US pension funds and not unfairly discriminated against.
2 min read · 22 January 2013
Despite vigorous lobbying by business groups, the UK government has pushed ahead with its plans to introduce the annual levy on foreigners working in Britain, which will force many private equity real estate professionals in the country to pay additional UK tax on their personal worldwide earnings.
4 min read · 22 January 2013
Despite fourth quarter losses the firm is confident present market conditions will play to its strengths.
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
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
