Deals

At the crossroads 2006-09-01 Staff Writer While Times Square in New York City is often called the Crossroads of the World, <italic>The New York Times</italic> described the spot near where Broadway and 44th Street meet as the “Crossroads of the Crossroads” in a 2004 piece celebrating Times Square

The merchant banking arm of Pramerica takes the plunge in Switzerland.

In a country better known for secret bank accounts and Rolex watches, Switzerland is now attracting investors keen on retail.

As LPs get comfortable with Asian property, IL&FS closes one of the largest commingled vehicles focused on the subcontinent.

As real estate investment trusts expand throughout Asia, they're bringing more investors to the region—and more transparency. By Aaron Lovell

Nomura has launched a renewed effort to invest in European real estate with a deal to buy around €800 million of DIY stores in Germany.

Niam, the largest specialist private equity real estate firm in northern Europe, has appointed a new chief executive.

Europe's largest quoted private equity firm is set to devote more capital to Asian real estate in the wake of its maiden property deal.

The AIM has become the market of choice for real estate companies focused on Central and Eastern Europe. Can they all stay afloat? By Robin Marriott

The Texas-based private equity firm has bought the previously unaffiliated Lone Star Steakhouse chain for $600m.