February 2011 Issue

Senior managing director and global head of Angelo, Gordon & Co.’s real estate group. PERE Magazine, February 2011 issue.

With the purchase of ING REIM in the queue, Los Angeles-based CBRE Investors is set to become the world’s largest real estate platform. PERE Magazine, February 2011 issue.

Private real estate’s finest are scrutinising Centro Properties Group, one of the credit crunch’s largest casualties. But are its complex ownership structures too off-putting? PERE Magazine, February 2011 issue.

The departure of MSREI’s Jay Mantz raises questions over the real estate group’s future and whether it will recoup its title as a powerhouse of private equity real estate. PERE magazine February 2011 issue

Spain’s macroeconomic problems have put off many real estate investors, but some hardy firms have managed to find attractive situations to invest in. PERE Magazine February 2011 issue.

The multifamily sector is leading the recovery for US real estate with rising rents and occupancy levels. However, as increasing amounts of equity start to target the sector, is multifamily in danger of becoming yet another bubble? PERE magazine February 2011 issuE

A new regulation on over-the-counter derivatives could unjustly catch opportunity funds and potentially ‘devastate’ returns for leveraged property funds – so please lobby. PERE Magazine February 2011 issue.

A sale of nonperforming loans by Swiss bank UBS has added to an air of optimism among hungry buyers of ‘bad bank’ assets Cash-rich buyers of “bad bank” assets have been moaning about the lack of deals in Europe, but they may not be able to do so for much longer. PERE Magazine February 2011 issue

The new head of global real estate at the advisor to Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has arrived at an auspicious moment Karsten Kallevig has enjoyed a fortuitous start to his time as global head of real estate at Norges Bank Investment Management, the advisor to Norway Government Pension Fund Global. PERE Magazine February 2011 issue

ATP, the pension fund from Denmark, has just allocated €700m to invest in unlisted real estate, joint ventures and club deals. PERE Magazine February 2011 issue.

Increased travel is helping put hotels on the radar of private equity real estate firms operating in Europe Private equity real estate professionals haven’t just been staying in Europe’s hotels as they scout investments. Lately, they have been buying them. PERE Magazine February 2011 issue.

PERE Magazine, February 2011 issue.

Goodwin Gaw has forged a career out of calling market trends early – a journey that has taken him from iconic Los Angeles hotels to Chinese telecommunication properties. From Gaw Capital Partners’ head office in Hong Kong, he tells PERE what calls he’ll make next. PERE Magazine February issue 2011.

Fresh from exiting a $4bn pharmaceuticals business, Religare is buying into private equity real estate via secondaries. PERE Magazine Janaury issue 2011.

Goldman Sachs is set to offload its investment in Japanese golf course business Accordia. Some argue the exit should have been made before now. PERE Magazine February issue 2011.

Netherlands-based APG is investing through small clubs with an eye towards long-term partnerships with other large investors. PERE Magazine February issue 2011.

Daniel Klebes left his role as chief investment officer at Aetos Capital at the end of December. Before he starts his next chapter, however, he wants to tie up loose ends respectfully. PERE Magazine February 2011 issue.

AXA Real Estate is expanding its operations in the US and is creating new platforms through JVs with other GPs to fuel that growth. PERE magazine February 2011 issue

RLJ is considering the merger of its two hotel opportunity funds for an IPO exit, but will the funds’ assets and leverage weigh down potential pricing? PERE magazine February 2011 issue

As the US becomes an increasingly important investment destination, the CEOs of RREEF and Grove International opt to relocate to the Big Apple. PERE magazine February 2011 issue

Kayne Anderson holds a $120m first close on its second fund and eyes a $350m final close as it targets student housing. PERE magazine February 2011 issuE