Ares Management Corp. establishes $115b global real assets platform through acquisition of GCP International by Kali Persall | Mar 3, 2025 Ares Management Corp. has acquired global alternative asset management firm GCP International, the international business of GLP Capital Partners, to create a $115 billion global real assets platform with enhanced capabilities across new economy sectors and attractive geographies.
Former BlackRock portfolio manager joins Schroders Capital by Kali Persall | Mar 3, 2025 Vikram Bhandari, a former senior portfolio manager at BlackRock, has been appointed to the newly created position of head and CIO of Schroders Capital Solutions.
Australia plans to strengthen investments in U.S. infrastructure by Elise Mackanych | Mar 3, 2025 Australia’s investment in the U.S. economy is expected to exceed $1 trillion throughout the next 10 years, with a focus on infrastructure, according to a report commissioned by IFM Investors, an Australian superannuation fund–owned infrastructure specialist.
SPONSORED: Ridgewood Infrastructure — Finding alpha in the lower-middle market by Sheila Hopkins | Mar 1, 2025 Infrastructure has solidified its position as a key component of investment asset allocation, as sophisticated investors recognize its ability to deliver attractive returns along with valuable portfolio construction benefits, including noncorrelation and inflation protection.
Principal Asset Management’s third data center fund closes at $3.64b by Elise Mackanych | Feb 28, 2025 Principal Asset Management has held a final close for its Principal Data Center Growth & Income Fund with total equity fundraising of $3.64 billion, according to a Feb. 28 announcement from the firm.
Rodney Zemmel joins Blackstone as global head of portfolio operations by Kali Persall | Feb 28, 2025 Rodney Zemmel, a long-time senior partner at McKinsey & Co., has been appointed global head of portfolio operations at Blackstone.
More than $100b needed to fund Asia Pacific data center pipeline in the coming five to seven years by Released | Feb 28, 2025 Approximately $116 billion will be needed to build out the existing colocation data center pipeline across Asia Pacific in the coming five to seven years as demand for the sector grows, according to calculations by Cushman & Wakefield.
The U.S. economy shows positive signs, but could face potential obstacles by Elise Mackanych | Feb 28, 2025 While the U.S. economy showing positive signs, analysts are hesitant to draw conclusive claims, as government policy and political relationships are increasingly volatile. According to BGO’s First Quarter 2025 U.S. Economic Outlook, analysis and critical thinking are key components in the coming year.
Maslow’s Campus Communities and Pennybacker form strategic partnership focused on student housing by Released | Feb 28, 2025 Maslow's Campus Communities and Pennybacker Capital Management have formed a strategic partnership that will provide Maslow's with capital to pursue investment strategies focused on public-private partnerships with universities nationwide seeking to modernize on-campus student housing infrastructure.
Teachers’ Retirement System of Illinois commits $100m to Principal’s data center fund by Elise Mackanych | Feb 28, 2025 The Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois (ITRS) has committed $100 million to Principal Data Center Growth & Income Fund, a vehicle of Principal Asset Management.
Blackstone Energy Transition Partners IV closes at $5.6b hard cap by Kali Persall | Feb 27, 2025 Blackstone has announced the final closing of its Blackstone Energy Transition Partners IV (BETP IV) fund at its hard cap of $5.6 billion, which is approximately 33 percent larger than its predecessor vehicle.
GLP Clean Energy announces 10 new rooftop solar projects in Germany by Released | Feb 27, 2025 GLP has announced that GLP Clean Energy, its renewable-energy business in Europe, will begin installing new large-scale rooftop solar projects in Germany in first half 2025.
Macquarie acquires Galehead Development, announces strategic integration with Treaty Oak Clean Energy by Kali Persall | Feb 27, 2025 Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) plans to acquire the remaining controlling interests in Galehead Development from Galehead Founders.
Ardian increases ownership stake in Heathrow Airport holding company to 33% by Kali Persall | Feb 27, 2025 Ardian has entered into a binding agreement to acquire an additional 10 percent stake in FGP Topco, the holding company for Heathrow Airport Holdings, from Ferrovial and other TopCo shareholders, including CDPQ and USS.
Senior housing poised for a successful 2025 boosted by surge in investment volumes and exceptional rent growth by Released | Feb 27, 2025 The senior housing sector ended 2024 with the highest investment volume since second quarter 2022, buoyed by increased confidence in the capital markets and strong underlying fundamentals within the asset class.
