More than doubling the size of its last vehicle, Heitman has closed an $800m fund to invest in North American value-added opportunities.
The private equity market is a tricky asset class to invest in – so pension funds have been warned. What are some of the risks that pension funds ought to consider?
The real estate arm of the financial giant Principal is launching a $225m fund to invest in real estate debt.
The New York-based firm has bought a large indoor shopping center from the UK’s second largest academic pension fund.
Taking advantage of the downturn in the sub-prime market, the Dallas-based private equity firm has acquired Accredited Home Lenders for $400m.
The co-founder of Duke Street Capital has sold much of his stake in the buyout firm, and will use the proceeds to fund his latest venture, a pensions advisory business.
European LPs are now behaving and demanding more like their US counterparts, right down to investing in their own backyard. By Robin Marriott
In recent years, the story of the fundraising market has been more capital, more funds and a lot more activity. But beneath the frenzied surface, a number of other trends are quietly taking shape. By Paul Fruchbom
With competition for European property assets heating up, environmental due diligence is no longer just a tick-the-box exercise. By David George, Keith McClurey, Tim Bescoby and Laura Dougal
Despite the huge potential in the Indian property market, serious concerns about pricing, supply-and-demand fundamentals and infrastructure remain. Has the hype outpaced the reality on the ground? By Aaron Lovell