Zoe Hughes

The Canadian pension has been hit by turbulence in the public equities and REIT markets, but its alternatives fared well in 2007, with infrastructure leading the way.

The Chicago-based private equity real estate firm launches its first investment fund targeting Latin America’s booming residential sector.

The largest single-purpose pension in Canada, CPPIB, has been hit by turbulence in the public equities and REITs markets. However, returns for private equity and real estate are holding steady, while infrastructure has proven the strongest asset class.

The New York-based real estate firm will focus on undervalued and distressed assets in the US, Europe and Japan with its latest real estate vehicle, Westbrook Real Estate Fund VIII.

The New York-based private equity firm has recruited former Lazard banker George Bilicic - who advised KKR on its $45bn TXU buyout - as it plans to launch a $5bn infrastructure fundraise.

The California-based private equity buyout firm sees rising demand in the Asian country saying its recently formed $250m fund could eventually acquire Chinese wine producers.

The McLean, Virginia-based private equity real estate firm hires two more executives as president Michael Pralle boosts JER’s global presence.

The Denver-based industrial property investor has appointed Diane Paddison as executive director of global operations to succeed president Walter Rakowich next year.

The Los Angeles-based private equity firm steps in to acquire $25m of debt secured on Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch. The star said he would be talking to Tom Barrack to discuss his options.

The globe's 30 largest firms in private equity real estate have raised more than $190 billion over the past five years, according to the latest numbers.