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KKR, Apollo reveal tax concerns in filingsThe two firms cited changes to the tax status of carried interest and the possibility of having to register with the SEC as investment advisors as threats to their businesses.
- Goldman prop-trading team heads to KKR
A group of nine traders, led by Bob Howard, will join KKR in New York, setting the stage for the alternative investment giant to build a major hedge fund operation.
- Europe goes public
The introduction of publicly traded REITs in Europe's two largest economies is bound to have repercussions on the region's property markets—should private equity real estate firms be worried?
- Chasing the dollars
The fundraising market for private equity real estate vehicles has reached record-setting levels over the past two years, creating new challenges— and opportunities—for GPs, LPs and placement agents alike.
- Blue-light special at Mervyn's
2004 Sun Capital Partners leads investors into one of the first large retail deals
- Blackstone breaks the bank
The New York-based firm raises a record $5.3 billion private equity real estate fund.
- Torn in the USA
Though opportunity fund managers continue to bemoan the competitive state of the US market, their actions on the ground seem to contradict their words. By Paul Fruchbom
- The Golden Bear goes from retirement to real estate
A partnership between Jack Nicklaus and Guggenheim Partners will develop golf resort communities worldwide.
- Warburg Pincus gets real
The private equity titan and long-time real estate investors has raised $1.2bn for its first vehicle specifically dedicated to real estate.
- The year of opportunity
In almost every conceivable category, 2005 was a banner year for the global private equity real estate industry. In a look back, Private Equity Real Estate chronicles the ten most notable stories of the past 12 months.