No one is in a rush anymore, including LaSalle Investment Management. Having just closed its $3bn Asia fund, the firm is taking its time over deals. PERE Magazine December 2008/January 2009 issue
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Asia Alternatives goes large * China sovereign fund dampens foreign fears * Dubai's HBG nears $200m target * Ex-Temasek executives fundraising for China * First close for Sharia vehicle on $200m * Aureos backed by Kazakhstan FoF
4 min read · 12 January 2013
In the past, private equity-backed Chinese companies often listed in London and New York. Now the smart money is on well-designed "onshoring" strategies instead, writes Robert Abbanat.
9 min read · 12 January 2013
Sir David Walker's report on transparency and disclosure has encouraged UK industry body the BVCA to name and shame non-compliers with his proposed code.
5 min read · 12 January 2013
As the year draws to a close PEO's team has pulled out its crystal ball to take a view on 10 of the themes that will occupy the industry in 2008.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
The private equity firm has agreed to buy $500 million in common shares of MBIA Insurance, and has backstopped an additional $500 million for a shareholder rights offering to be held in the first quarter of 2008.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
Differences remain between European and US investors, according to the latest research. The former also backed the re-emergence of European venture as opposed to their circumspect peers in the US.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Intermediate Capital Group, the UK debt investor and fund manager, has recruited for its CDO and institutional mandate team. It is looking to widen its trading expertise with a recruit to its leveraged loans team.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
Partners Group’s Frankfurt-quoted fund of funds ended its first day of trading on the London Stock Exchange with a fall in the share price. Partners hopes to narrow the discount to net asset value at which the shares trade.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Heitman started four decades ago as a mortgage origination shop. Today, the firm has $20 billion in assets around the world. PERE recently spoke with firm head Maury Tognarelli about Heitman's history, its pioneering move into Central Europe and where the company is headed next. By Aaron Lovell
8 min read · 12 January 2013