Progress is steady rather than spectacular, but the Central Asian and South Caucasus region is starting to open up to infrastructure developers and investors. Stephen Wermert of the Asian Development Bank explains some of the opportunities and pitfalls.
6 min read · 15 January 2013
With Pennsylvania steeped in fiscal morass, an internet lobby group is pressing a methodical governor to get cracking on public-private partnership legislation.
2 min read · 15 January 2013
Secondary platforms are helping smaller investors to engage with this burgeoning market. However, some GPs are concerned about the potential risks. By Sam Sutton
3 min read · 15 January 2013
Since taking the helm at CalPERS in early 2009, CIO Joseph Dear has made it clear he considers private equity, including real estate, a crucial part of the pension plan’s investment strategy. PERE Magazine, March 2012 issue
3 min read · 14 January 2013
The Yanks are coming to Europe to invest in real estate as opportunities begin to emerge and new research supports the move. PERE Magazine, March 2012 issue
4 min read · 14 January 2013
Shortly after Lombard Street Research startled more than 350 delegates at the PERE Summit: Asia by forecasting real GDP growth in China of only 5 percent over the next decade, PERE pulled aside one GP with a focus on the country for his reaction.
1 min read · 14 January 2013
The US debt market is no longer like an under-stocked ice cream shop, but that doesn’t necessarily mean borrowers have an abundance of choice just yet. PERE magazine, March 2012 issue
7 min read · 14 January 2013
Recent changes to the New York-based private equity firm’s real estate team mark the latest chapter in the business’ 20-year history. PERE magazine, March 2012 issue
6 min read · 14 January 2013
NPS expects opportunity funds to play their part as it seeks to grow its property portfolio by $1.5 billion to $2 billion each year. PERE Magazine March 2012 issue.
2 min read · 14 January 2013
With the commercial mortgage-backed securities market showing signs of new life, there could be good news for private equity real estate firms seeking much-needed debt capital. PERE magazine, March 2012 issue
4 min read · 14 January 2013