The Sydney-based property company has formed a joint venture with Bank of Scotland lasting three years as part of efforts to put its financial future on a more secure footing.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The Singapore-listed leisure investment firm and developer has held a final close on its Banyan Tree Indochina Hospitality Fund, short of its original $300m to $400m target. The vehicle's core asset will be the Laguna Hue resort development.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The listed debt investor has launched a fully underwritten rights issue and has raised €475m for its 2008 Recovery Fund.
2 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
Qiming brings in three, raises $320m * Philipp to go it alone in MENA * Morgan Stanley appoints Japanese PE head * JPMorgan pro joins Blackstone's GSO * Paul Capital appoints Hong Kong office head * Carlyle hires Citibank Japan president * Credit Suisse appoints Asian head of sponsors
5 min read · 08 February 2013
Just as Starwood Capital plans a $500m debt IPO, Colony Capital also launches its own debt vehicle, Colony Financial. This is the first time Colony has managed a REIT, according to regulatory filings.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has proposed a €75 million commitment to Chicago-based Heitman’s European Property Partners IV fund. The vehicle is targeting €600m of equity by its final close in September.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
The mid-market firm, established by Robert Bass in the 1980s, secured the backing of major pension investors for its latest investment vehicle.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
Struggling small- to mid-cap European companies in need of convertible debt and structured equity will bet the focus of the Marwyn Alternative Capital Fund, which will be chaired by UK business grandee Nigel Rudd.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The European and Asian Special Situations fund has up to $300m in capital soft-circled and is targeting a first close this June.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
