December / January 2014 Issue

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    Month: December
    Year: 2014

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    ASIA NEWS: When LPs turn sour

    ICICI Venture is being sued for $103 million by a group of high-net-worth investors for investments made by one of its funds, though the firm denies any wrongdoing.

    ASIA NEWS: Two to go

    InfraRed is two exits away from wrapping up its maiden China fund

    ASIAVIEW: The man who went big

    Jeff Schwartz will long be remembered for the relationships he made and the growth he created.

    ASIA NEWS: Steady as it goes

    Heitman is preparing the launch of its first Asia-dedicated real estate fund after years of investing directly in the region.

    STATESIDE: Trade secrets

    LPs are demanding more transparency than ever from their GPs. But they themselves are headed in the opposite direction. PERE Magazine, December 2014/January 2015 issue 

    EUROPE NEWS: Let’s go, Invesco

    Invesco Real Estate is coming forward with a value add fund for the first time.

    ASIA NEWS: Japanese house trap

    Blackstone is basing its largest investment in Japanese real estate on the country’s second most-prevalent demographic trend

    EUROZONE: Eliminating the J curve effect

    How one manager has succeeded in getting shot of an industry ill...and what that ultimately means for investors.

    EDITOR'S LETTER: If the shoe fits…

    December 2014, January 2015 issue

    EUROPE NEWS: Cornering the market

    A new hire by US firm Cornerstone Real Estate Advisors shows its ambition to further expand in Europe

    BLUEPRINT: Big shot

    BlackRock is the world’s largest asset management firm but has been punching below its weight in real estate. One year on from taking over MGPA, the leadership team is hoping to change all that. PERE magazine December, January 2015 issue.  

    ASIA ROUNDTABLE: The specter at the party

    Life has improved for private equity real estate professionals in Asia, but the participants at PERE's Asia roundtable are looking beyond the sector for signs of what might spoil the party. PERE Magazine, December 2014, January 2015   

    AMERICAS NEWS: Greater as a whole

    By going public, Colony Capital is seeking to level the playing field with the largest private equity firms. PERE Magazine, December 2014/January 2015 issue

    AMERICAS NEWS: Coming to America

    Much has been made of US investment in Latin American real estate, but the reverse has been picking up steam as well. PERE Magazine, December 2014/January 2015 issue

    FEATURE: A new approach

    Traditionally focused on the funds of start-up firms, real estate emerging manager programs are evolving, with newer mandates looking to invest in deals alongside smaller operating partners. December 2014/January 2015 issue