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Power to the peoplePower to the people 2008-06-01 Staff Writer You'll read a lot about the importance of people in this, the June issue of PERE. But here's the bottom line on the topic – true investment talent is rare and comes with a hefty price tag. This is good news fo
- The future of fundraising
In recent years, the story of the fundraising market has been more capital, more funds and a lot more activity. But beneath the frenzied surface, a number of other trends are quietly taking shape. By Paul Fruchbom
- The next generation - PERE's Rising Stars 2007
After almost two decades of existence, the private equity real estate industry has seen its fair share of influential personalities. But going forward, who are the rising stars that will further shape the evolution of the asset class? PERE presents a few possibilities.
- The big hitter
In 1999, Ric Lewis established Curzon Global Partners as a boutique European fund for AEW. Now, eight years and €15 billion later, he talks here about the firm's rapid ascension, why he set out to “wreck” European investors, and how a hole-in-one nearly cost him a car. By Robin Marriott
- Exporting capitalism
At a recent private equity conference on emerging markets, both the perils and potential of investing in the developed world were brought into clear focus. By Paul Fruchbom
- Star power
Star power 2007-06-01 Staff Writer In 1986, The Wall Street Journal published a brief story about a group of brash young “whiz kids,” including a 35-year old investment banker and a 28-year old private equity pro, who were quite literally taking over the takeover business. More t
- Blackstone to make first China property purchase
Shortly after the firm revealed that it is opening an office in Beijing, Blackstone is set to acquire a commercial property in Shanghai for $158m.
- Goldman Sachs rolls back the years
The Whitehall Funds, managed by Goldman Sachs, has acquired a German residential company with an enterprise value of €3.4bn, in one of the last remaining deals of its kind in the country.
- GE Real Estate turns the light on private equity
The real estate arm of the conglomerate General Electric says it wants to start investing other people's money instead of its own. Will the firm founded by Thomas Edison 130 years ago prove to be a true rival for the likes of The Blackstone Group and Morgan Stanley? By Zoe Hughes.
- The Dubliners
After almost 20 years investing for private high-net-worth clients, famed Irish property firm Quinlan Private has moved into private equity style fund management. Chief executive officer Olan Cremin and chief financial officer Ronan O'Donoghue tell PERE how the asset manager has become institutionalized. By Robin Marriott