Property giant Hines opens HQ in HK for Asia push

Hines, a big US real estate investment firm and developer, has set up a new office in Hong Kong and designated it as its new Asia headquarters to help beef up regional investments and expand its regional client base. The new branch opened on January 21 with a five-strong team and is Hines's ninth in Asia. The region accounts for just $3 billion (2.5%) of the firm's $120.6 billion under management. Ray Lawler Speaking exclusively to AsianInvestor, New Asia Pacific co-chie…