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BlackRock to Buy Real Estate Firm MGPA

BlackRock Inc., the world's largest asset manager, announced Tuesday an agreement to acquire MGPA, a London-based private equity real estate investment manager.

Airbnb has been Deemed Illegal in New York City

A stay in a New York hotel can be expensive which is why Airbnb - a platform where New Yorkers can rent out rooms in their homes - was very appealing to tourists, but now a judge has ruled the service illegal in the city.

BlackRock Buying MGPA Private Equity Firm Marking its Debut in Asian market

BlackRock Inc., a popular asset management firm has agreed to acquire MGPA, a Singapore based private equity firm for an undisclosed amount, according to various media reports. BlackRock’s acquisition plan comes in an effort to increase its real estate assets, world-wide and also marks its debut in the Asian market.