Och-Ziff Is Said Looking to Raise $2 Billion for Real Estate Fund

The transcript discusses the competitive landscape of real estate funds, highlighting Blackstone's efforts to raise $18 billion for its largest fund. It also covers OCF's diversification into real estate following a bribery scandal, with a new CEO steering the company towards credit and real estate investments. The discussion touches on market dynamics, noting a sellers' market with limited properties and rising prices, and the challenge of deploying available capital effectively.

What is the primary focus of Blackstone's recent fundraising efforts?

• Cryptocurrency fund

• Healthcare fund

• Real estate fund

• Technology investments

Why is OCF diversifying its assets into real estate?

• To focus solely on hedge funds

• To follow a new market trend

• To compete with Blackstone

• To recover from a bribery scandal

What role does the new CEO play in OCF's strategy?

• He is reducing the company's real estate investments

• He is planning to sell the company

• He is focusing on technology investments

• He is leading the diversification of assets

What is a significant challenge in the current real estate market?

• Limited properties leading to a seller's market

• Decreasing property values

• Excessive availability of properties

• Lack of interest from investors

What does the term 'dry powder' refer to in the context of investments?

• Unused investment capital

• A type of real estate property

• A new investment strategy

• A market downturn