BERLIN-Terra Firma will launch a euro 5.4-billion ($6.8-billion) type of CMBS--to refinance the cost of buying a portfolio of 150,000 flats.

BERLIN-Terra Firma will launch a euro 5.4-billion ($6.8-billion) type of CMBS--to refinance the cost of buying a portfolio of 150,000 flats.

BEIRUT-The Saudis will reportedly pour $1 billion into Lebanon to help support the economy.

BARCELONA-A joint venture between Host Hotels, Dutch pension fund Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP and Jasmine Hotels Pte Ltd., pays euro 420.35 million ($529.4 million) for the Hotel Arts Barcelona.

BARCELONA-A joint venture between Host Hotels, Dutch pension fund Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP and Jasmine Hotels Pte Ltd., pays euro 420.35 million ($529.4 million) for the Hotel Arts Barcelona.

SINGAPORE-Bids for a casino license here are due by Oct. 10. The resort would rise on Sentosa, a small island south of Singapore.

SYDNEY-General Property Trust launches its first, and Australia's biggest, unlisted property fund. The A$2.15-billion (US$1.62-billion) fund will target offices in nine locations in the country.

SYDNEY-General Property Trust launches its first, and Australia's biggest, unlisted property fund. The A$2.15-billion (US$1.62-billion) fund will target offices in nine locations in the country.