Paul Fruchbom

The beginning of the world as we know it

Biggest ever buyout could be the start of something even more impressive.

An Indian summer

Fueled by a surging economy, a growing middle class and a loosening of restrictions on foreign direct investment, India is attracting a stampede of property investors. By Paul Fruchbom.

Blackstone makes senior real estate hire(3)

Former Merrill Lynch property pro Michael Nash has joined Blackstone as a senior managing director in the firm’s real estate group.

Blackstone makes senior real estate hire(2)

Former Merrill Lynch property pro Michael Nash has joined Blackstone as a senior managing director in the firm’s real estate group.

Blackstone makes senior real estate hire

Former Merrill Lynch property pro Michael Nash has joined Blackstone as a senior managing director in the firm’s real estate group.

Former state pension chief to head Lehigh University endowment

Peter Gilbert, who for 14 years was the chief investment officer of the $32 billion Pennsylvania State Employees’ Retirement System and built a major private equity programme there, will soon take the reins at Pennsylvania’s Lehigh University.

Tishman Speyer, Lehman to acquire REIT for $22bn

The acquisition of Archstone-Smith, the second largest publicly traded apartment owner in the US, will be one of the largest REIT privatisations in history.

Report: 3i set to acquire stake in Norman Foster’s architecture firm(2)

The listed private equity firm is reportedly in talks with Foster & Partners, the architects behind Wembley Stadium and the Beijing Airport, in a deal that could value the company at up to £500m.

Colony to acquire Station Casinos for $9bn(2)

The Los Angeles private equity real estate firm is leading a management buyout of the casino operator as it continues its activity in the gaming sector.

Partners Group acquires PCA(2)

Swiss alternatives manager Partners Group is acquiring heavyweight US real estate advisor Pension Consulting Alliance.