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Zell: Predictions of commercial crash 'greatly exaggerated'

By Ann Saphir

Expectations of an impending crash in commercial real estate that would create bargain-hunting opportunities are “greatly exaggerated,” Sam Zell told several hundred investors Tuesday in Chicago.“Everyone is waiting for the grave dancer to come and exercise his magic potion,...

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Hedge fund managers make it three quarters in a row of upside

Hedge fund managers retained their gains and posted respectable returns for the third straight quarter. All 22 of the hedge fund and fund-of-funds strategies tracked by Morningstar Inc. turned in positive average performance for the three months ended Sept. 30.

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BlackRock Realty global CIO to retire

Fred Lieblich, managing director at BlackRock and global CIO of BlackRock Realty, will retire on March 31.

By Arleen Jacobius

British Land adds 2 directors

Stephen Smith and Charles Maudsley were named executive directors at British Land Co.

By Drew Carter

UniSuper taps property chief

Kent Robbins has been named head of property at UniSuper, Melbourne, Australia, effective next month.

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Zell: Predictions of commercial crash 'greatly exaggerated'

Expectations of an impending crash in commercial real estate that would create bargain-hunting opportunities are “greatly exaggerated,” Sam Zell told several hundred investors Tuesday in...

By Ann Saphir    

Real estate subs up for sale to ease stress on balance sheets

At least two major firms — AIG and Citigroup — are looking to sell their real estate investment businesses, sources say, while Bank of America is selling Merrill Lynch's real estate investment management business.

By Arleen Jacobius     Photo: Managers eager to get  a crack at banks

Managers eager to get a crack at banks

Real estate money managers are joining private equity firms in the line to buy failed banks.

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  • Long/short loss 2 of 10
  • Vaulting volume 3 of 10
  • Building bonds 4 of 10
  • Going for gold 5 of 10
  • Fed asset changes 6 of 10
  • The worst of both 7 of 10
  • Smooth sailing for cat bonds 8 of 10
  • Still high on high-yield 9 of 10
  • In the long run we're all dead ... 10 of 10

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MassMutual adds Protego, merges real estate managers

MassMutual is buying European real estate investment management firm Protego Real Estate Investors and will merge it with MassMutual's two existing real estate groups.

By Arleen Jacobius    

British Land adds 2 directors

Stephen Smith and Charles Maudsley were named executive directors at British Land Co.

By Drew Carter    

University of Leeds has eye for real estate

University of Leeds Pension and Assurance Scheme issued an RFI for a manager to run a £20 million ($32.7 million) real estate portfolio.

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