...there is no substitute for long-run cross-border experience. But first there must be a flow of information - and that can only come from a network of local contacts in all target countries, between whom and the investing team there is long established mutual respect. The Internos founders have each had 20 years - a combined 40 years - in which to establish such informal networks, build trusted relationships and gain experience of transacting across borders.

'Internos' in Latin means 'between us' and it is a key strength and aim of Short and Thornton to waste no time in mobilising the collective IQ of the broader Internos team in making strategic proceed/stop decisions. Both believe that such decision making must be rigorous, fast and in full knowledge of the risks being taken. They are aware of the lost opportunities and disillusioned contacts that result from prevarication. Benefits of a fast and informed decision process apply to both 'go' and 'no go' outcomes. ...

Apart from intransparency, the cost of real estate transactions compared with quoted securities is a major concern of investors. Adding to the benefits of fast decisions, the Internos partners believe they can maintain state-of-the-art transaction economy. Essentially it is knowledge of finance and of cross border legal and cultural anomalies that will keep down transaction costs. The team already has ample claim to debt strategy sophistication, and in real estate deals: 'no one sitting in ...

Internos aims to provide investors with comprehensive and up-to-date information about the performance and status of their investments. We also recognise the importance of investors' own reporting requirements and will treat it as normal to provide information specific to a single investor's needs.

For all investors, the objective is to surpass the timeliness and accuracy of our peers and to practise the highest standards of financial reporting ...