The US private equity firm continues its search for an exit from the Korean bank after reported discussions with TPG and Oaktree failed to produce a deal.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
The $32bn endowment has invested in Oaktree Opportunities Fund VIII, which is targeting between $4bn and $6bn.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
David Hodes and Doug Weill have left the investment bank's real estate placement group to create their own firm, Hodes Weill & Associates. The pair co-founded the real estate placement agent in 2000 with Bill Thompson, who remains at Credit Suisse along with other senior management.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The Cincinnati-based real estate investment firm secured commitments from nine investors for its fourth vehicle, PERE has learnt. The firm has also bought its first asset, a 170,000-sq. ft Target-anchored centre in Phoenix.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
Limited partners should cast aside traditional categorisations of risk and re-think expected returns and fees, according to a white paper published by the placement agent. The paper also identifies 70 funds in the market for $100bn, of which 55 are first-time managers.
5 min read · 08 February 2013
Milan-based funds of funds Advanced Capital is bringing its charge to the US by hiring CalSTRS real estate portfolio manager Bryan Bailey as a senior advisor. PERE magazine, July/August 2009
3 min read · 08 February 2013
As the economic crisis tightens its grip on Europe's largest economy, and lenders remain on the sidelines, mid-market private equity investors are pointing to reasons for optimism. Where else, they ask, can German businesses turn to for funding in this time of need? In June, Philip Borel travelled to Munich to quiz four leading professionals about the way forward for their industry – and found them in a buoyant mood.
10 min read · 08 February 2013
Lending by active financial institutions declined by $15bn between 2007 and 2008, according to Cushman & Wakefield Sonnenblick Goldman. Life companies have moved to fill some of the capital void but their 2009 originations will be 20% down on 2008 levels.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Financing infrastructure is of critical importance if the world is recover at least some of its former economic momentum.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
Aberdeen Property Investors raised just half its target for its second Asia fund of funds. The firm is now playing defence as it tries to ensure the capital is invested wisely, including keeping a 'reserve' to address future risks. PERE June 2009
2 min read · 08 February 2013
