The creator of a European online lending business has raised €300m for a debut private equity fund.
5 min read · 12 January 2013
KKR is about to test the market's appetite for listed LBO funds.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
Due to both political and economic issues, the introduction of German REITs is progressing slower than expected. To compete with the rest of Europe's publicly listed real estate market, however, the country cannot afford to lose any more time. By Dr. Michael Kreft
9 min read · 12 January 2013
Morgan Stanley's $300 million sale of Vicwood Plaza, a Hong Kong office tower, has generated a healthy return for the US investment bank.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Mike McCook charted a new course in real estate investment for the state retirement system. Will his successor continue his strategy?
6 min read · 12 January 2013
Proof's last rap: get a house 2006-05-01 Staff Writer To many, rap music represents the antithesis of responsibility. The genre often glorifies violence, drugs and petty vendettas. But many rap fans are quick to point out that the music can have a positive message as well, and one fan was willing to put his
3 min read · 12 January 2013
The two private equity firms have sold Belgium’s Hansen Transmissions to Suzlon Energy for €465m.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
American Capital may have launched its European affiliate, European Capital, on the back of its one-stop buyout shop approach, but the firm aspires to be more than a one-trick pony. By Robert Venes.
4 min read · 12 January 2013
The Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS) publicised its 2005 investment performance, which was buttressed by strong growth in its alternatives portfolio.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
Evercore Capital Partners has agreed to take over Davis Petroleum in a $150m management recapitalisation. Sankaty Advisors and Red Mountain Capital Partners are co-investing in the deal.
2 min read · 12 January 2013