November 2012 Issue


    Month: November
    Year: 2012

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    US ROUNDTABLE: The land of clouded days

    Commercial real estate in the US remains an attractive asset class in which to invest, even though its future prospects are less than clear. PERE Magazine, November 2012 issue.

    TRIBUTE: Remembering Susan Hudson-Wilson

    The founder of real estate research firm Property & Portfolio Research died unexpectedly last month at the age of 60. The industry and friends paid tribute to an entrepreneur and mentor who didn't know the meaning of the word 'retire'. PERE Magazine, November 2012 issue.

    The PERE Global Investor 30: 2012

    PERE’s ranking of the 30 largest institutional real estate investors in the world.

    STATESIDE: The right match

    Core real estate investing and separate accounts generally are considered to be a solid pairing, but non-core strategies and separate accounts may be a more rocky relationship. Are higher-return investments better suited for commingled funds? PERE Magazine, November 2012 issue

    FEATURE: Kissing frogs

    Placement agents are looking beyond commingled funds for new business, even as they become more selective in the capital-raising assignments they take on. PERE Magazine, November 2012 issue.

    EUROZONE: All’s Wells that ends Wells

    Wells Fargo, the largest commercial real estate lender in the States, is pointing the way to other US banks in starting up senior lending in the UK. By Robin Marriott. PERE Magazine, November 2012 issue.

    EUROPE NEWS: So help me Hermes

    The leading real estate asset manager, with £5.9 billion of assets, is pushing ahead with a plan to globalise its portfolio for client investors. PERE Magazine November 2012 issue.

    EUROPE NEWS: Free agent

    By the end of the year, Chris Papachristophorou, RREEF’s global head of opportunistic investments, will be able to take a role elsewhere. PERE Magazine November 2012 issue.

    EUROPE NEWS: Bahrain buzz

    Arcapita has its share of problems, but last month it became a demi-hero for launching a European IPO. PERE Magazine November 2012 issue.

    EDITOR'S LETTER: High-flying investors

    EDITOR'S LETTER: High-flying investors 2012-11-02 Robin Marriott At press time, I was due to fly out to Amsterdam – not for recreational purposes, but to attend PERE’s Global Investor Forum. It will be a good chance to

    ASIAVIEW: Reacting to Japan’s giant

    Last month’s revelation by the world’s biggest institutional investor that it is considering its first alternative investments was met with both excitement and reservation.PERE Magazine November 2012 issue.

    ASIA NEWS: Right time for India

    Blackstone finally is buying in India after four years of sitting on the sidelines. PERE Magazine November 2012 issue.

    ASIA NEWS: Offering what he wanted

    Collin Lau has launched Bei Capital with a view to offering institutions the long-term investments he wanted while at CIC. PERE Magazine November 2012 issue.

    ASIA NEWS: Asia’s merry-go-round

    AEW Asia has found new leadership in a trio led by industry veteran David Schaefer. PERE Magazine November 2012 issue.

    AMERICAS NEWS: Thinking outside the box

    NPL securitisations aren’t just a financing alternative for private equity real estate firms – they’re also expected to help boost overall investment activity. PERE Magazine, November 2012 issue

    AMERICAS NEWS: Met’s new life

    The New York-based insurance giant is expanding into asset management on behalf of third parties. PERE Magazine, November 2012 issue

    AMERICAS NEWS: Edging towards stable returns

    A number of Canadian pension plans increasingly are looking to real estate for stable returns. PERE Magazine, November 2012 issue