March 25, 2011 | In Andrew Farkas ENSeC Island Capital Group
Island Capital Group has been involved in multiple international ventures since former Insignia Financial Group Chief Executive Officer Andrew Farkas founded it in 2003. The real estate merchant banking firm specializes in real estate operating businesses, real estate investment, and real estate securities. It has operated as an advisor to the government of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. […]
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March 9, 2011 | In Andrew Farkas Island Capital Group
The world is more environmentally concerned than ever. Institutions, such as the US Environmental Protection Agency, focus on making sure developments and advancements do not come at the cost of nature. To support their mission, companies on a small and large scale need to assess the impact of their operations on the environment. Applied Technology […]
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February 8, 2011 | In Andrew Farkas Island Capital Group
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania will hold its Spring Members Meeting on Wednesday, April 27th and Thursday, April 28th at The Rittenhouse in Philadelphia. The meeting is going to cover major economic issues with experts on panels replying to questions and addressing important topics related to property markets, capital markets and the economy. Andrew […]
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January 10, 2011 | In Andrew Farkas
Former Insignia Financial Group CEO Andrew Farkas is “on to the next new thing; he’s focused on capital markets,” CB Richard Ellis CEO Ray Wirta stated. Farkas stayed on throughout the merger of Insignia Financial Group with CBRE, but decided to leave the firm completely in order to focus his attention on his entity, Island […]
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December 20, 2010 | In Andrew Farkas
C-III Asset Management LLC records ABOVE AVERAGE rankings in the category commercial primary and multifamily housing revenue bond servicer from Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services. In addition, it was ranked STRONG as a commercial mortgage special servicer. According to the rating service, these rankings are stable and will not be subject to change in the near […]
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December 1, 2010 | In Andrew Farkas Island Capital Group
Only a year ago, the climate in Albany for the real estate industry seemed ever more threatening. The governor actually lived in a rent-regulated apartment and was proud of it. Democrats in the Assembly had prepared an onerous series of bills to strengthen rent rules. The Senate was in Democratic hands and passage of the […]
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October 19, 2010 | In Andrew Farkas Island Capital Group Island Global Yachting
Island Global Yachting (IGY) announces the addition of Palmas del Mar Yacht Club, PR, expanding its Caribbean network of luxury yachting destinations. “We are excited to welcome Palmas del Mar to the IGY family. Experiencing the staff’s hospitality and warm nature, combined with the marina’s megayacht capabilities, amenities and tranquil surroundings, makes it an ideal […]
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August 5, 2010 | In Andrew Farkas Island Capital Group
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Island Capital Group LLC (“Island Capital”), a private real estate oriented merchant banking firm controlled by Andrew L. Farkas, and Centerline Holding Company (“Centerline”) announced today that through its affiliate C-III Capital Partners (“C-III”), Island had acquired 100% of Centerline’s institutional real estate debt fund management and commercial mortgage loan servicing businesses. This […]
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