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MIPIM, the annual property fest held in Cannes each March, had its biggest gathering yet—PERE paid a visit.

When in Romania? 2006-04-01 Staff Writer When one sees images of Romania on television, they're usually confined to Dracula and dark, stormy castles in Transylvania. So when a recent broadcast of the British reality show “A Place in the Sun” focused instead on some of the country's charming properties and th

Hoop dreams 2006-04-01 Staff Writer Call it the Magic syndrome.<br /> <br /> Ever since Earvin “Magic” Johnson became a real estate entrepreneur, other veterans of the hardcourt have looked to replicate his success in the property market. Last year, for example, former NBA journeyman Rony Seika

Private equity real estate firms add value—and earn their carry—by transforming property assets. PERE looks at three real-world examples. By Paul Fruchbom

Germany's most successful real estate investment vehicle, the openended real estate fund, is in deep crisis. Private equity investors stand to benefit—at least for now. By Philip Borel

The biggest pension fund in the US likes China. How does the hype compare to the risk? By Aaron Lovell

Markstone Capital Group has attracted investment from US and Israeli pension funds to invest in late-stage old economy companies in emerging markets.

As the $65 billion Ohio Public Employees Retirement System beefs up its private equity programme, it has promoted Jennifer Hom to director of investments.

Founder and chief executive officer Broadway Real Estate Partner

Develica hopes to build superior returns from the ground up, one brick at a time.