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Bassett & Vance Join the Sphinx

Harvard Independent On March 2, 2025, the Hasty Pudding Institute of 1770, under the leadership of Graduate Chairman Andrew Farkas, hosted its 8th Annual Golden Sphinx Award Ceremony at Farkas Hall, honoring esteemed actors Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance. Farkas’s dedication to celebrating excellence in the performing arts underscores his commitment to fostering creativity […]

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Film and TV star has some fun as Hasty’s 2025 Man of the Year

The Harvard Gazette Andrew Farkas ’82 played a key role in the Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ 2025 Man of the Year celebration, welcoming honoree Jon Hamm to Farkas Hall. In his remarks, Farkas underscored the organization’s longstanding dedication to the arts, highlighting its mission to foster creativity and performance excellence. His support continues to strengthen Hasty […]

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Why Island Capital’s Andrew Farkas Encourages Taking Risks in Times of Distress

Citrin Cooperman’s Meyer Mintz talks with Island Capital Group’s Andrew Farkas about opportunities in distress and how Island Capital is steering its investments. While many shy away from risk in times of distress, investors willing to take chances might just find themselves with a wealth of opportunity. Andrew Farkas, founder, chairman, and CEO of Island Capital […]

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Andrew Farkas Speaks At This Year’s Commercial Observer Spring State of CRE

During this year’s Commercial Observer Spring State of CRE held at L&L Holding Company ‘s 222 Broadway, Andrew Farkas was a panelist offering his guidance while the commercial real estate industry is currently struggling.  The event presented the major trends, deals and developments of the commercial real estate market that are leading to market stabilization […]

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What is Next for Andrew Farkas After Selling Most of His Businesses?

Andrew Farkas sat with The Commercial Observer in February over the course of a couple of Zoom calls to discuss his career, and what is next on the horizon for him.   After graduating from Harvard, Farkas began his success by starting Insignia Financial Group. At its summit, Insignia oversaw apartments and commercial real estate. After […]

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Charge Enterprises Secures Preferred Equity Financing from Island Capital Group LLC

Charge Enterprises, Inc. consists of a portfolio of global businesses which connect people with communications and electric-vehicle charging (“EV”) infrastructure. It has recently announced that it has entered into a preferred stock financing transaction with a subsidiary of the Island Capital Group LLC. Island Capital is a bank with investing and advisory platforms which specializes […]

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IGY Marinas Makes Second Purchase in Mediterranean

IGY Marinas announced that it has added Marina di Porto Cervo to its acquisition of ports. Marina di Porto Cervo is a marina that’s located in North Sardinia, Italy and provides berthing for yachts that are 160 meters long and contains 700 slips. IGY Marinas is owned by Andrew L. Farkas, a well-known professional in the real […]

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