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Hotel complex in Saudi Arabia praised by ambassador

by admin on March 4, 2010

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04 Mar 2010 A hotel complex in Saudi Arabia has been singled out for its excellent service by the Jordanian ambassador to the country. HE Quftan Al Majali presented the Coral International Hotel – …

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US ArcSoft collaborates with PENTAX for its compact cameras

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US ArcSoft collaborates with PENTAX for its compact cameras

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QinetiQ North America Names New Head of Strategy for Its Technology Solutions Group

February 15, 2010

MCLEAN, VA–(Marketwire – February 15, 2010) –  QinetiQ North America ( LSE : QQ ) announced today that Dr. Mark Hewitt has been named Senior Vice President of Strategy for its Technology Solutions Group (TSG). He will lead group business strategy, identifying and positioning the group for new opportunities in government and commercial markets.

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Hutchinson Tech breaks ground for its Thailand plant

February 9, 2010

Hutchinson Tech breaks ground for its Thailand plant

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Allianz to boost property investments to get higher returns

January 18, 2010

to commercial property and alternative asset classes to generate returns higher than those available from mainstream equity and debt. The firm manages about $575 billion for its insurance clients. In addition to property, it intends to invest in

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Bank Watch: GMAC Looks To Exit Real Estate Finance Business

January 6, 2010

GMAC Financial Services took a series of actions intended to cut its losses from its real estate lending activities and get out of that business; the actions include exploring strategic alternatives for its Residential Capital LLC (ResCap). GMAC also…

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In The Pipeline: CoStar Development and Construction News for Jan. 3-9, 2010

January 4, 2010

As we deliver the first issue of Pipeline in 2010, the Kansas City Wizards move forward on a new soccer stadium in Kansas City, KS; Pointsmith buys 10 acres from Situs Companies in the PrimeWest Business Park in Houston for its new headquarters facility…

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Duet Holds First Close with EUR100 Million for Euro Debt Fund

January 2, 2010

Duet Private Equity, the private equity, real estate, infrastructure and corporate finance arm of London-based firm Duet Group, has completed a first closing for its European Real Estate Debt Fund. The firm has raised EUR100 million ($143

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AIC Ventures launches eighth investment fund

December 12, 2009

Ventures announced that its subsidiary, NL Ventures VIII LP, has begun to acquire assets for its latest real estate investment trust. AIC Ventures invests in a diversified pool of single-tenant, net leased office, industrial and warehouse real estate

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Calpers firing some real estate portfolio managers (MalaysiaNews.net)

December 9, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Calpers, the biggest U.S. public pension fund, has fired or will sack a number of its real estate portfolio managers amid steep losses for its property assets, according to a… See original here:  Calpers firing some real estate portfolio managers (MalaysiaNews.net)

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Calpers firing some real estate portfolio managers (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

December 9, 2009

Calpers, the biggest U.S. public pension fund, has fired or will sack a number of its real estate portfolio managers amid steep losses for its property assets, according to a report on its web site. Original post:  Calpers firing some real estate portfolio managers (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

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Conexxus Named Bank Technology News’ 2009 Innovator (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

December 3, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—-Conexxus, LLC, a leading provider of integrated automation, compliance and monitoring software solutions, was recognized by Bank Technology News as a 2009 Innovator for its REO Optimizer, a platform for banks to organize documentation for distressed construction and development properties and commercial real estate.

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Ohio TaftHartley Plan Taps MassMutual

November 28, 2009

Ironworkers District Council of Southern Ohio Vicinity Annuity Trust tapped MassMutual Retirement Services as the new bundled provider for its 243 million defined contribution TaftHartley plan replacing the incumbent Putnam Investments

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Bernie Madoff: The Cocktail – Wall Street-Inspired Drinks

November 23, 2009

Last year, to add a little levity to the miserable doldrums of Wall Street, Cognito came up with some special cocktails for its holiday party with names like the CosmoPaulson and the TARPatini. This year, I’ve gotten a sneak peek at the 2009 menu for next week’s get-together:

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Video: Marshall Discusses Apple’s iPhone Marketing Strategy: Video

November 20, 2009

Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) — Brian Marshall, an analyst at Broadpoint AmTech Inc., talks with Bloomberg Television about Apple Inc.’s marketing strategy for its iPhone. (This is an excerpt of the full interview. Source: Bloomberg)

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In The Pipeline: CoStar Development and Construction News for Nov. 1-7

November 3, 2009

In this week’s issue, Atlanta-based IDI delivers a 130,000-square-foot build-to-suit to Porsche America for its training and customer service center in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley; Blue Springs, MO, officials are trying to move forward on the 500-acre…

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Mad Men’s Take On London Fog Infuriates Ad’s Creator

November 2, 2009

London Fog was not a tired, 40-year-old brand at the time, as it was launched in 1954 when it changed from Londontown Clothes, a Baltimore men’s clothing manufacturer, to its current brand title and rainwear emphasis. Gilbert Advertising handled the brand through the ’60s and built a body of work that was acclaimed for its creative brilliance and brand dominance.

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Protective Capital Structures Corp Seeks to Name New President

October 30, 2009

WILMINGTON, DE–(Marketwire – October 30, 2009) – Protective Capital Structures Corp ( PINKSHEETS : PCSO ) seeks to name a new President to manage the day-to-day operations of the company. The new President will be expected to run the finance company that operates as non-depository financial institution to arrange financing for its proprietary financial product, the BCLOC, for businesses that qualify based on the Company’s criteria.

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CT Realty Changing Up Management as Company Looks to Jump Back into the Market

October 27, 2009

OC-based CT Realty Corp is looking to become an active investor again, as acquisition opportunities for institutional quality distressed real estate begin to surface. CT is expanding its senior management team as it looks to raise capital for its CT

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Education Realty Trust Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results

October 21, 2009

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 21, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Education Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:EDR), a leader in the ownership, development and management of student housing, today announced operating results for its third quarter ending September 30, 2009.

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Corus loans likely to be bought by Starwood group: report

October 3, 2009

Insurance Corp (FDIC) is running the auction, which is being watched for its potential impact on the commercial real estate market. The consortium likely to win is made up of Starwood and TPG, which would have significant equity stakes in the Corus

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Corus loans likely to be bought by Starwood group: report

October 3, 2009

Insurance Corp (FDIC) is running the auction, which is being watched for its potential impact on the commercial real estate market. The consortium likely to win is made up of Starwood and TPG, which would have significant equity stakes in the Corus

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Starwood-led Group Likely To Win Corus Assets

October 3, 2009

Insurance Corp (FDIC) is running the auction, which is being watched for its potential impact on the commercial real estate market. The consortium likely to win is made up of Starwood and TPG, which would have significant equity stakes in the Corus

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Starwood likely wins Corus asset

October 3, 2009

Insurance Corp (FDIC) is running the auction, which is being watched for its potential impact on the commercial real estate market. The consortium likely to win is made up of Starwood and TPG, which would have significant equity stakes in the Corus

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Starwood group likely wins Corus assets: source

October 2, 2009

Insurance Corp (FDIC) is running the auction, which is being watched for its potential impact on the commercial real estate market. The consortium likely to win is made up of Starwood and TPG, which would have significant equity stakes in the Corus

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CORRECTION – - UPDATE 1-Starwood group likely wins Corus assets – source

October 2, 2009

Insurance Corp (FDIC) is running the auction, which is being watched for its potential impact on the commercial real estate market. The consortium likely to win is made up of Starwood and TPG, which would have significant equity stakes in the Corus

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UPDATE 1-Starwood group likely wins Corus assets – source

October 2, 2009

Insurance Corp (FDIC) is running the auction, which is being watched for its potential impact on the commercial real estate market. The consortium likely to win is made up of Starwood and TPG, which would have significant equity stakes in the Corus

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ING Real Estate To Raise 750M China Fund

September 26, 2009

ING Real Estate Investment Management Asia is looking to raise around 750 million for its second Chinafocused fund

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US/EUROPE – Oak Hill closes distressed debt fund on $1.13bn

September 15, 2009

Oak Hill Advisors has surpassed the firm’s $750m target for its OHA Strategic Credit Fund, holding a final close on $1.

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CalPERS Seeks Not To Pay Lehman 172M

August 30, 2009

The California Public Employees Retirement System is seeking not to pay Lehman Brothers 172 million for its terminated swap contracts

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Globe suitor, investment firm Platinum Equity, known for cost-cutting

August 8, 2009

… film and bought and sold dozens of distressed companies. Now, The Boston Globe is on … believe Platinum bought the Union-Tribune for its real estate, a person close to the firm suggested …

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Home Sweet (Platinum) Home for USGBC

July 20, 2009

The U.S. Green Building Council said Monday it has earned LEED Platinum certification, the program’s highest sustainability rating, for its new headquarters in downtown Washington, DC. USGBC occupies 75,000 square feet on the fifth and sixth floors…

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Home Sweet (Platinum) Home for USGBC

July 20, 2009

The U.S. Green Building Council said Monday it has earned LEED Platinum certification, the program’s highest sustainability rating, for its new headquarters in downtown Washington, DC.

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CalPERS to seek fee cuts in private equity

June 29, 2009

CalPERS will be working to reduce fees for its new private equity commitments, said spokesman Brad Pacheco. Go here to read the rest: CalPERS to seek fee cuts in private equity

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St. Olaf Boosts Distressed Debt : Foundation & Endowment Money …

June 10, 2009

St. Olaf College is increasing its exposure to distressed debt for its endowment, which at last count was around $225 million. The Northfield, Minn.-based school is planning to invest $5 million in Oaktree Capital . …

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