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UniCredit to launch real estate fund - report

UniCredit plans to set up a real estate fund, following the example of other major European banking groups, which would use parts of buildings that house the bank's branches and other properties, Reuters news agency reported on July 20.

The fund would be worth around two billion euro, Reuters said, quoting a report in Italian newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore. Contacted by Reuters, the group declined to comment.

UniCredit was reportedly looking for an asset management company to manage the assets of the future fund, as well as advisers that would help it sell stakes in it, according to the Italian newspaper's report, quoted by Reuters.

At the same time, private equity firm Fortress Investment Group was negotiating a joint venture with UniCredit's fund management subsidiary Pioneer, which would manage Pioneer's real estate funds.

Banking groups have invested heavily in recent years in real estate operations on the booming Central and Eastern European (CEE) markets. UniCredit is the leading group, by assets, in the CEE region and owns UniCredit Bulbank in Bulgaria, the country's largest financial institution by assets.

source: propertywisebulgaria.com

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Thursday, December 04 2008

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What`s on in Bulgaria

Cultural Institutes

  • Save the planet, and Bulgaria
    What: A film by American director Tom Jackson, this tells the story of how petrol corporations damage the environment without reinvesting any funds to offset it.
    When: December 10, 6pm
    Where: Czech Centre 100 G. S. Rakovski Str, Sofia

Art

  • Buy yourself a little painting
    What: Victoria auction house organises its 15th auction of the works of classic Bulgarian and European painters.
    When: December 10, 6pm
    Where: Sredets Hall in Sheraton Hotel, Sofia
  • ALLA GEORGIEVA, LOVE AND EVIL MINDS
    What: This is the first solo exhibition by Alla Georgieva since 2003. Born in Ukraine, the artist lives and works in Sofia.
    When: Until December 20
    Where: ARC Projects, 90 Vitosha Blvd, fourth floor, Sofia
  • ARTCHITECTURA
    What: Known as a successful graphic artist, with this solo exhibition Robert Barumov reveals a new dimension to his talent, that of a painter.
    When: Until December 12
    Where: Gallery Paris, 8 Parizh Str, Sofia
  • THE WORLD OF IVANKA SOKEROVA
    What: Ivanka Sokerova (1926-1993) is a little known artistic figure of admirable stoicism, working only with her left hand, the artist creates ceramic pieces, collages, drawings and writing.
    When: Until December 15
    Where: Sariev Gallery, 40 Otets Paisii Str, Plovdiv
  • FROM YOUR DAUGHTER WITH LOVE
    What: Until December 20
    When: Iva Yaranova has titled her exhibition Happy Birthday, Mom.
    Where: 16a Iskur Str (entrance from Budapeshta Str), Sofia

Museums

  • Archaeological treasures
    What: A private archaeological collection of special value will be on display for the enjoyment of guests and residents of Bulgaria's Black Sea capital. The treasures belong to the brothers Bobokovi, from Rousse, who had been collecting items for 20 years.
    When: Until April 2009
    Where: Varna Archaeological Museum, 41 Maria Louisa Blvd, Varna
  • SIEMENS TECHNOLOGY AND ART
    What: The theme of this exhibition is 130 years of Siemens in Bulgaria, intertwining historical periods with development of the local art scene. Works by Bulgarian contemporary artists such as Ivan Moudov, Boryana Pandova and Krassimir Terziev are displayed.
    When: Until December 14
    Where: Sofia City Art Gallery, 1 Gurko Str, Sofia