PEI Media’s sister publication, PERE magazine, recent sat down to speak with Keith O’Donnell, the global head of real estate at Taxand, to discuss the grand tax themes shaping the industry. From crackdowns on abuse of tax treaties to attacks on interest deductibility of intra-company loans and the taxation of debt investments, there is plenty to concern private fund managers.
6 min read · 08 February 2013
Investing in transportation infrastructure in China is difficult. But the returns are also potentially compelling, provided you know what you’re getting into writes Chris Josselyn.
8 min read · 08 February 2013
The Australian sovereign wealth fund committed A$6.4bn to nine managers in the year to 30 June 2009. Capital invested in the asset class has jumped to A$1.24bn from A$2m the previous year.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
At an industry forum held last week, Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño told attendees he was an ‘unwavering’ believer in PPPs, and presented attendees with 16 top-priority projects he hopes to implement soon. A search for financial, legal and other advisors is under way.
4 min read · 08 February 2013
The global head for Asia of AXA Real Estate Investment Managers is half-way through leading the French insurer’s four-fund launch strategy in Asia. Last month, Khoo signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan’s Sumitomo Trust & Banking to launch a Tokyo office fund. He explained the tie-up to Jonathan Brasse. PERE magazine, PERE 2009.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
Rajiv Nakani will head the Kuwaiti government-backed firm’s alternative asset management arm. He replaces Shailesh Dash, who resigned two weeks earlier.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Rajiv Nakani will lead the Kuwaiti government-backed firm’s alternative asset management arm.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
Although fraud in Asia is by no means as prevalent as it is in the Middle East and Africa, it is still a very real threat to private equity portfolio companies. Jack Clode tells GPs what they need to know.
8 min read · 08 February 2013
Despite the increased risks posed by investment in the financial services sector, recent deals show the crisis has failed to dampen private equity appetite for deals in this space. Yvette Choo reports.
9 min read · 08 February 2013
The court ruling that Tishman Speyer and BlackRock improperly raised rents on rent-stabilised apartments at a landmark New York complex is big news for the firms – and New York real estate. By Zoe Hughes
4 min read · 08 February 2013
