Private Equity
Barry Sternlicht, CEO of Starwood Capital, warns the US government's bailout programmes are not needed in today's markets as capital looks to the asset class in the search for yield.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The European mid-market firm has elevated Chris Masterson to chairman, while 10-year veteran Jason Gatenby has taken over the CEO role.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The 23-year veteran of the private equity industry has emerged at the fund of funds and advisory firm following his departure from SVG last year.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Fred Eckert is chairman and CEO of GSC Partners, an investment group that already is active in CDOs, distressed investing and European mezzanine finance. He spoke to Private Equity International about the products, the people and the plans shaping this business.
10 min read · 05 January 2013
Peter Kind has been appointed a senior managing director in Macquarie’s power, utilities and renewable energy advisory team, while Kevin Charlton will serve on a team that manages Macquarie’s principal investments, including infrastructure.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Five years after joining the Canadian pension, Mark Wiseman has been elevated to executive vice president, overseeing CPPIB's private equity, public markets and real estate investments.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Fees once fell like rain Our funds grew like prize pumpkins Now jack-o-lanterns
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Portland Capital, a London-based firm backed by Apax founder Sir Ronald Cohen, is reportedly winding down its business specialising in managing a real estate securities fund.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
Despite Prudential Real Estate Investors' global heft, chief executive officer Allen Smith believes the firm is as nimble, and flexible, as any boutique operation. By Zoe Hughes
10 min read · 05 January 2013
Fresh from acquiring the landmark John Hancock Tower out of foreclosure, the private equity real estate firm has appointed Mark Roopenian to manage it and other properties in Boston. Roopenian was previously with former Hancock Tower owners Broadway Partners.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
