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Blackstone appoints Michael Chae as Asia headThe senior managing director will head to Hong Kong from New York and will take charge of the firm’s investor relations in the region.
- 2011 infrastructure fundraising preview
There will be five major groups of investors looking to raise some $80 billion for infrastructure in 2011. Where do you fit in, asks Cezary Podkul.
- Blackstone invests $4bn in real estate in past year
Despite some fears that transactions in 2011 will be “tougher” to find than 2010, Blackstone expects deal flow to increase in the coming 12 months as banks earn their way to health and start dealing with their balance sheets.
- Blackstone nears close on $2bn debt fund
As Blackstone winds up fundraising for its second real estate special situations fund, the firm begins to look further down the risk spectrum for investments.
- FEATURE: Chapters in history
The Chapter 11 filings of GGP and Extended Stay fuelled visions of steep discounts to be had for investors willing to wade into the quagmire of the US bankruptcy courts. Opportunities borne out of bankruptcy, however, are limited – and only for those with plenty of cash to invest. PERE Magazine, December 2010/January 2011 issue.
- Liquid diversification
Carlyle's recent buyout of credit hedge fund Claren Road suggests the firm is diversifying revenues with more liquid instruments in advance of an anticipated IPO bid next year, writes Pete Gallo.
- SPECIAL REPORT: PERE NORDIC REAL ESTATE ROUNDTABLE
The alternative to the PIIGS – the Nordic region appears to have survived the global financial crisis better than most other European countries. PERE Magazine July, August 2010 issue
- Apollo hires ex-Goldman investment chief
Marc Spilker has been named Apollo’s first-ever president, in the firm's latest 'institutionalisation' move ahead of a public listing.
- GSO targets $3bn for second mezzanine fund
Blackstone affiliate GSO Capital Partners is looking to raise $3bn for its latest mezzanine fund, which recently received a $100m commitment from Oregon.
- Dynegy shareholders reject $4.7bn Blackstone bid
Blackstone could receive up to $26m in fees from Dynegy after the company's shareholders rejected the firm's bid this week.