James Bennett (pictured) has joined Kiewit Development Company as senior P3 executive. Bennett had headed North America for John Laing.
1 min read · 15 January 2013
A clear split has emerged between the performance of transport companies located in northern Europe and those based in peripheral countries, which are taking a harder hit. But when it comes to road traffic, it’s bad news all round in early 2012.
2 min read · 15 January 2013
In a commentary today on the defensive value of real estate, CBRE’s chief EMEA economist, Peter Damesik, argues that even in the most extreme circumstances, it is unlikely investors would experience a total loss if they buy an office occupied by a bank, making it better than owning shares in the banks themselves.
3 min read · 15 January 2013
KKR Global Infrastructure Investors has closed with $1 billion in committed capital. The fund, launched in 2008, has helped the private equity firm establish a $4bn real asset platform.
2 min read · 14 January 2013
Ecosystem Investment Partners has raised $180m to invest in wetlands restoration, a niche strategy that combines conservation with mid-teen return expectations.
4 min read · 14 January 2013
A Baltimore-based investment firm has raised $180 million to invest in wetlands restoration, a niche strategy that combines conservation with mid-teen return expectations.
4 min read · 15 January 2013
The state investment board wants to reduce its exposure to the largest funds in the market and is selling stakes in funds managed by KKR, Charterhouse, Carlyle and Blackstone.
2 min read · 14 January 2013
Girard Miller will be tasked with overseeing the Orange County Employees Retirement System’s $9.6bn portfolio as it implements a new asset allocation mix.
1 min read · 14 January 2013
The New York-based private equity giant has teamed up with US Bancorp and Wells Fargo to purchase a portfolio of US property loans valued at $760 million from Eurohypo.
2 min read · 15 January 2013
Gerald Cardinale, co-head of Americas private equity, has decided to retire. He is joined by Muneer Satter, who has co-headed Goldman’s global mezzanine business.
2 min read · 14 January 2013
