CANNES, FRANCE-The subject might no longer be on the back burner as the economy improves, but the value of green buildings is still in question.

CANNES, FRANCE-Joe Valente of Allianz does have some skepticism about making investments in the UK at this point, though.

CANNES, FRANCE-Ernst & Young's Howard Roth says that European investors are especially interested in buying US real estate right now.

PHILADELPHIA-The asset-management firm hires former Morgan Stanley Smith Barney exec Jerome Gates as managing director to lead the venture.

NEW YORK CITY-This first-of-its-kind directory allows companies to generate leads and find numerous commercial real estate service providers.

Would General Growth's shareholders be better off with Simon Property Group as the the firm's owner?

PHILADELPHIA-The real estate services firm launches Binswanger Capital Group to buy properties worldwide.

PHILADELPHIA-The infusion goes into a $250-million BPG fund, according to <i>Private Equity Real Estate</i>.