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Technology and creativity: keys to unlocking real estate?

By Samantha Sarkozi (Toronto) on December 11, 2018 Posted in Real estate, Technology and innovation

With increasing globalization, shifting demographics and advancing technologies, just to name a few, society is changing rapidly. These changes, as reflected by evolving tastes, preferences and needs, influence both how and where people live and work. As part of their joint publication, Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2019 (the Report), PwC and the Urban Land … Continue reading

Is this the end of European conglomerates?

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on March 22, 2018 Posted in M&A

Is this the end of European conglomerates? The end may be in sight for European conglomerates. Activist investor Christer Gardell of Cevian Capital predicts a growing trend of “demergers” in the next five to seven years, due in large part to an increasing number of European conglomerates engaging in in spin-off transactions, or “spin-offs.” Generally, … Continue reading