Peter Pereira-Gray reiterates his cautious approach to investing in private real estate funds, warning alignment of interest among LPs is a key concern.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
A bill recently passed in Arizona provides an example of how investors can help get the haulage industry on board for PPP enabling legislation in the US, writes Cezary Podkul.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Having announced an investment of over €130 million in eight warehouses in continental Europe earlier this week, the Paris-based firm has continued its logistics drive with the further announcement of a purchase of four warehouses from London-listed Brixton.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The publicly listed alternative investment firm will sell Class A shares to repay a portion of its outstanding debt as well as generate working capital that may be used to fund GP contributions to Fortress funds.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The head of North American infrastructure banking at Royal Bank of Scotland told delegates at a New York conference that they can expect deal sizes under $1.5bn in the current market but should not rule out larger transactions, which ‘still can get done’. The key is to enhance value for both parties to the transaction.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
Mark Florian, who heads the energy-focused private equity firm’s infrastructure team, told attendees at the New York State Infrastructure Summit today that new forms of financing should be utilised for such a project to have real value.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
Delegates at an emerging markets conference in Washington DC yesterday argued that emerging managers, now more than ever, have a responsibility to the communities in which they invest.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The bill that will determine funding for much of the US’ surface transportation needs for the next six years has been delayed by the economic stimulus legislation but may go to the House as early as next month.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
Robin Hubbard is joining the London office of Los Angeles-based property services firm CB Richard Ellis to help tap clients interested in equity commitments to limited partnerships, joint ventures, or club deals.
1 min read · 08 February 2013
Meridiam, a European infrastructure fund, has been quietly buying up projects in North America. Cezary Podkul explores why it could suddenly explode into view as a big player
7 min read · 08 February 2013
