VENTURE CAPITAL POST

A Thai-based fund manager announced that two leading real estate firms in Thailand plan to raise THB 28 billion or USD 891 million in an initial public offering scheduled by the end of this year.

Wheelock Street Capital announced that they have acquired a six hotel portfolio located in Ohio and in Texas, Tennessee from Lingate Hospitality Group.

India’s Road Minister Oscar Fernandes said that unless major lands are handed over, financial institutions that would lend for the construction of expressways in the country could possibly shy away.

Four Springs Capital Trust announced today a completed acquisition of a 19,530 square foot property in Michigan.

The UK NEST gave Legal and General Investment Management mandate over real estate asset allocation.

Retail real estate investments in Russia have reached US$2.06 billion, surpassing 2011 annual levels, in the first half of 2013.

Real estate investment firm experts Martin Bronstein and Raplh Howard form new company BHW

Deutsche Annington cancelled their July 3 market debut.

The chairman of the Chinese Banking Regulatory Commission allays fears of liquidity issues saying that the system has sufficient funds to cover all settlements.

Empire State Building owners received two unsolicited offers to buy the iconic building for US$2.1 billion and US$2 billion.

Related and Highbridge agreed to partner and create a joint venture on real estate.

Fairfax increases its shareholdings to 42% in Eurobank.

Robinsons Retail Group is planning to undertake the largest IPO in the Philippines.

Cole Credit Property Trust II Inc. announced today approved merger with Spirit Realty Capital and will complete the deal by third quarter of this year.

London's luxury homes experience the smallest gains since 2009 as the decline was listed at 0.3% from December of last year.