Canada’s Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec suffered large falls in its real estate returns in 2008, with declines of 21.9%, the largest in its history. The pension fund is now seeking ways to stem future losses.
Canada’s Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec suffered large falls in its real estate returns in 2008, with declines of 21.9%, the largest in its history. The pension fund is now seeking ways to stem future losses.
'The New Infrastructure: a real asset class emerges' takes a look at the trends and issues shaping the industry and provides an institutional investor's view on the upcoming infrastructure boom.
'The New Infrastructure: a real asset class emerges' takes a look at the trends and issues shaping the industry and provides an institutional investor's view on the upcoming infrastructure boom.
'The New Infrastructure: a real asset class emerges' takes a look at the trends and issues shaping the industry and provides an institutional investor's view on the upcoming infrastructure boom.
Unlisted GPs may be writing a premature obituary for listed infrastructure funds, argues Cezary Podkul.
Following in the footsteps of American Capital and KKR, 3i will de-list its quoted private equity fund. The exercise values the vehicle at £355m, 33% above last week’s closing share price.
Réal Desrochers has ended his 11-year reign as the director of alternative investments at the US' second largest public pension, leaving veteran portfolio managers Margot Wirth and Seth Hall as interim co-directors. Desrochers did not disclose future professional plans in a farewell email sent to friends and colleagues.
KKR’s infrastructure fundraising poses challenges and opportunities for existing GPs in the infrastructure asset class, argues Cezary Podkul.
The German government is reportedly taking legislative action which could force a consortium led by US firm JC Flowers to sell its 24 percent stake in stricken Germany-based commercial real estate lender, Hypo Real Estate.
The Canadian Pension Plan fell in value by C$13.8 billion to C$108.9 billion in 2008 as investment returns shrank. However according to the plan’s latest figures, its inflation-linked assets continued to grow in value.
The Canadian Pension Plan fell in value by C$13.8 billion to C$108.9 billion in 2008 as investment returns shrank. However according to the plan’s latest figures, its inflation-linked assets continued to grow in value.
Cezary Podkul discusses the top ten insights garnered at PEI’s Infrastructure Investor Forum in Berlin.
The Indian infrastructure market may be slowing, but market participants remain optimistic about its prospects, writes Cezary Podkul.
The Cairo-based private equity firm is raising $500m for its first institutional fund.