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Zell: Predictions of commercial crash 'greatly exaggerated'
By Ann SaphirExpectations 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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No place like home: Cross-border real estate deals down
Cross-border real estate transactions plummeted in the first half of the year, with most buyers investing on their home turf, according to the results of a Jones Lang LaSalle's cross-border study.
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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 JacobiusStephen Smith and Charles Maudsley were named executive directors at British Land Co.
By Drew CarterKent 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 SaphirReal 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 JacobiusManagers 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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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 JacobiusBritish Land adds 2 directors
Stephen Smith and Charles Maudsley were named executive directors at British Land Co.
By Drew CarterUniversity 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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