Reuters’ Simon Meads in London reports that private equity firms are using investors’ disappointments with low returns from buyouts to their advantage. They plan on getting more funding to make arrangements with entrepreneurs, and lessen their activity with debt-laden controlling stakes. 

The 3i Group has decided to initiate a growth fund devoted to investors want for less risky investment even with lower returns. Funds such as these receive low returns during peak times, but during economic downturns these funds outperform due to their lower rate of volatility.

It’s questionable as to whether this strategy will be successful as the private equity market remains in flux and many investors have suffered from illiquidity in the marketplace from both buyout and growth strategies.

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 InvestorCentric blog reports that

"$566 billion in commercial real-estate debt comes due in 2010 and 2011 and already 20% of construction loans are past due. A flood of commercial property defaults could significantly devalue commercial property and put banks in serious trouble."   You can find more here, http://bit.ly/82AhMz 

 Meanwhile, Expected Reports says, "A lot has been made about the plight of commercial real estate. With prices off over 30% from peak levels, there’s not much to be optimistic about: commercial property sales are plummeting, and vacancies are rising along with unemployment. This does not bode well for future bank earnings.  " You can find more here, http://bit.ly/4YoFRF

The WSJ reports that unfinished real estate projects will weigh on bank projects going forward, You can find more here, http://bit.ly/aeOAIm

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