Massive sporting events on the horizon in Beijing and Delhi are shining a spotlight on the underserved hospitality sector in Asia. Private equity real estate GPs are already checking in to this opportunity. By Dave Keating
With a pressing need for higher returns and greater diversification, labor union pension funds – commonly called Taft-Hartley plans – are slowly making moves toward private equity real estate. By Eva Poon
Morocco is building lasting ties to Europe and the Middle East. A growing number of real estate investors are flocking to the country in an attempt to ride an expected rising tide of wealth. But poverty and regressive tenant laws present real challenges. Robin Marriott reports from Casablanca.
PERE moves beyond the BRIC countries to discover real estate investors at work in less heralded developing nations.
Michael Spies and his growing roster of senior investment professionals are carefully expanding Tishman Speyer's already significant footprint in Europe. Spies and company recently shared with PERE their team-oriented approach to investing in Europe's biggest cities. By Robin Marriott
Morgan Stanley is helping Sapporo turn from beer to real estate.
As Asian countries seek to cool their heating property markets, rumors are circulating that India may pull back the reins on deregulation, forcing foreign capital to get new approval for property acquisitions. By Dave Keating
The Greek investment firm has benefited from a major privatization in Southeast Europe. Having acquired Serbia's best-known department store group, Marfin will now embark on a value-add strategy. By Robin Marriott
eppe de Boer has moved to Moscow to broker emerging markets opportunities.
Even with a significantly upsized $850 million fund to manage, Philadelphia-based BPG Properties says its secret to success is keeping the entire investment process in-house. By Eva Poon