EQT announces $3.7b combination with Coller Capital by Released | Jan 23, 2026 EQT, a global investment organization with €267 billion ($313 billion) in assets under management, has agreed to acquire Coller Capital, one of the largest dedicated secondaries firms globally with nearly $50 billion in total assets under management.
Alto and Passthrough partner to expand IRA access for private fund managers by Released | Jan 23, 2026 Alto, a self-directed IRA platform bringing private markets to individual retirement portfolios, and Passthrough, an investor onboarding and financial crime compliance platform for private funds, has announced a strategic partnership to expand access to IRA capital for private fund managers.
Average short interest in U.S. REITs increased in December 2025 by Elise Mackanych | Jan 22, 2026 In December 2025, the average short interest in U.S. equity real estate investment trusts (REITs) increased by 7 basis points from the previous month to 4.6 percent, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Merit Financial Advisors acquires SSC Wealth, forming strategic partnership with SSC CPAs + Advisors by Released | Jan 22, 2026 Merit Financial Advisors, a Georgia-based financial advisory firm that specializes in financial planning and wealth management solutions for high-net-worth individuals and families and those navigating life transitions, has announced the acquisition of SSC Wealth, the wealth management division of SSC CPAs + Advisors.
Arselle Investments and Amoroso companies launch western U.S.–focused multifamily platform, Amonte Living by Released | Jan 22, 2026 Arselle Investments and Amoroso Cos. have announced formation of a multifamily platform to acquire up to $500 million of multifamily properties located across major western U.S. markets during the next two to three years.
Momentum Wealth Partners appoints Michael Koskuba as CIO by Released | Jan 22, 2026 Momentum Wealth Partners has announced the appointment of Michael Koskuba as CIO, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to adviser independence, strategic growth and delivering innovative investment solutions for the firm’s advisers and their clients.
Cold Spring Capital launches multifamily real estate investment and operating company by Released | Jan 22, 2026 With more than three decades of combined experience in multifamily real estate investing, Sean Belfi, Craig Boyarsky and Brendan Glavin are launching Cold Spring Capital, a private investment and operating firm targeting more than $1 billion in acquisitions over the next five years.
Collaborative Capital Advisors names Michael Moriarty CIO by Released | Jan 21, 2026 Collaborative Capital Advisors, a technology-forward, multi-family office serving ultra-high-net-worth families, individuals and entrepreneurs seeking differentiated, tailored wealth solutions, has announced that Michael Moriarty has joined the firm as CIO.
Bridge Investment Group appoints Dugan Fife as head of wealth solutions by Released | Jan 21, 2026 Bridge Investment Group Holdings has announced that Dugan Fife has been appointed head of wealth solutions and senior managing director, effective Jan. 19.
Heitman raises $2.6 billion for value-add investment series by Released | Jan 21, 2026 Heitman, a global real estate investment management firm, has announced the final close of Heitman Value Partners Fund VI.
Hamilton Point Investments launches tenth DST for $28.8m, HPI Farmhouse DST by Released | Jan 21, 2026 Hamilton Point Investments (HPI), a real estate investment firm, has launched HPI Farmhouse DST.
Global investors to deploy $144b into commercial real estate in 2026 by Released | Jan 21, 2026 Global institutions are set to invest $144 billion into commercial real estate in 2026, according to Knight Frank’s Active Capital survey, which captures the views and investment intentions of 119 of the world’s largest global real estate investors, representing more than $1.4 trillion of assets under management (AUM).
U.S. industrial market shows renewed momentum heading into 2026 by Released | Jan 20, 2026 The U.S. industrial real estate market closed 2025 with strengthening fundamentals and improving momentum heading into 2026, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
Forum Investment Group introduces new tax-deferred real estate exchange strategy by Released | Jan 20, 2026 Forum Investment Group, a private real estate investment management firm, has introduced a new real estate exchange strategy, a private, tax-deferred real estate exchange solution designed to help qualified investors reinvest 1031 exchange proceeds by transitioning from active property ownership into a passive, professionally managed real estate structure.
Bluespring Wealth Partners adds Front Porch Financial in merger with U.S. Financial Services to create $1.7b firm by Released | Jan 20, 2026 Bluespring Wealth Partners, an acquirer of registered investment advisers (RIAs) and wealth management firms, has announced that Kestra Financial-affiliated firm Front Porch Financial, has joined existing Bluespring partner firm U.S. Financial Services.
