Real Estate

585c14ba6c964

GFI Group expands South African footprint with acquisition of Johannesburg-based interdealer broker Micromega Securities

LONDON, Dec. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- GFI Group, Inc. ("GFI" or "the Company"), a subsidiary of BGC Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: BGCP) ("BGC Partners" or "BGC") operating as an intermediary in the global OTC and listed markets, today announced that an affiliated entity has entered into an agreement to acquire Micromega Securities Proprietary Limited ("Micromega Securities"). Micromega Securities operates in...

585bc058f3fe7

Expo 2017: Expomobilia Establishes New Office in Astana

EFFRETIKON, Switzerland, December 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- In preparation for the next world's fair in 2017, Expomobilia, the general contractor for trade fair booth, pavilion and event construction from Zurich, has established a new office in Astana, Kazakhstan.      (Photo: ) The first project for the Expo 2017 in Astana: the Swiss Pavilion. Expomobilia is collaborating with the renowned...

Alpin (Masdar City) and UC Berkeley (University of California) Partner to Deliver the Latest in Building Evaluation Technology and Occupant Data Management

ABU DHABI, UAE, December 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The ever-changing skyline in the Middle East is hard to keep up with. Architecturally amazing buildings are designed and built all year round, however in an industry that is so fast paced we often forget to stop and think about the purpose of these buildings. The comfort and productivity of People. Whether building occupants are business professionals,...

Catella to Invest in Munich and Nuremberg Through new Fund Catella BAVARIA

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Dec 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Munich-based investment manager Catella Real Estate launches a new real estate fund, Catella BAVARIA. The fund will focus on the metropolitan areas of Munich and Nuremberg, with an equity target of EUR 250 million.  Investment in the new fund is reserved for experienced retail investors as well as semi-professionals wishing to commit at least...

LaSalle retains a positive outlook for European Real Estate in 2017 in spite of political uncertainty

LONDON, Dec. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The UK will remain a key investment market for domestic and global investors in 2017 but it is important to be very selective with opportunities, according to LaSalle Investment Management's Investment Strategy Annual (ISA) 2017 edition. Confidence in the UK occupier market held up much better than most expected immediately after the Brexit Referendum, and prime...

585188c871321

Global IT in Real Estate Market Report 2016-2021: Market is Projected to Grow from USD 5.03 Billion in 2016 to USD 8.91 Billion by 2021 – Research and Markets

DUBLIN, Dec 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of the report to their offering. The IT in real estate market is projected to grow from USD 5.03 Billion in 2016 to USD 8.91 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 12.1% during the forecast period. Growth in this market is mainly attributed to the increasing demand for smart technological solutions in the real estate sector...

584f3a2da0525

Empire State Realty Trust And iHeartMedia Premiere New Holiday Music-To-Light Show Featuring Mariah Carey

The stunning presentation will be visible to revelers and tourists from various vantage points around New York City and the Tri-State area, and fans should use the hashtag #ESBUnwrapped on social media channels to join in the excitement. Fans can listen to the holiday music-to-light show by tuning into Z100, 103.5 KTU, and 106.7 Lite fm, or by streaming the stations live on iHeartRadio,...

584ee5c97eef0

Century Bridge Capital Real Estate Fund L.P. Announces First Exit

Investors Receive Repatriated Proceeds from China Residential Development BEIJING and DALLAS, Dec. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Bridge Capital announced today that Real Estate Fund, L.P.  has successfully exited and repatriated the proceeds from its investment in Wuxi, China. The fund closed on its investment in the $217 million development in April 2014 in joint venture with Hong Kong listed...

Waterman Strengthens Board With New Non Executive Director

LONDON, December 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael was previously employed by CBRE, the US publicly quoted company and leading real estate adviser, as Chief Executive Officer and President of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). He also held a position as Executive Chairman of EMEA and, during a 15-year period, successfully implemented organic and acquisitive growth strategies which saw the business...

58494b684c919

Shriram Properties Presents Investments that Promise a Premium Lifestyle for NRIs

BANGALORE, December 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Homes that are fast appreciating in the best of locations  Shriram Properties Pvt. Ltd., the property development arm of the Shriram Group has fulfilled the dream of owning a preferred home for thousands of discerning home buyers in Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Visakhapatnam & now West Bengal. As a comprehensive real estate developer of choice, Shriram...