Build America Mutual launches BAM GreenStar Assessment to identify municipal green bonds by Released | Oct 3, 2018 Build America Mutual has launched BAM GreenStar Assessment program to identify green bonds sold by U.S. municipal bond issuers for infrastructure projects that provide clear environmental benefits.
Starlight Capital launches mutual funds and exchange-traded funds by Released | Oct 3, 2018 Toronto-based Starlight Investments Capital has launched mutual funds and the closing of the initial offering of ETF series units of the funds.
U.S. Treasury’s Opportunity Zones Program creates opportunity for Polsinelli’s newest practice by Released | Oct 2, 2018 Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli has established its newest practice, the Opportunity Zones Practice Group, responding to the program created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Mercer and Morningstar form alliance by Released | Oct 2, 2018 Mercer, a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Co., and Morningstar have announced an alliance.
Strategic Storage Trust II to acquire Strategic Storage Growth Trust by Released | Oct 2, 2018 Strategic Storage Trust II announced the entry into a definitive merger agreement with Strategic Storage Growth Trust (SSGT).
Minsheng launches investment fund by Andrea Zander | Oct 2, 2018 China Minsheng Investment Group (CMIG) has launched a 10 billion yuan ($1.46 billion) fund, which will invest in manufacturing and food processing facilities, cold-chain logistics and e-commerce in remote rural areas.
RealFoundations completes post-merger technology overhaul for MAA by Andrea Zander | Oct 2, 2018 RealFoundations has completed a comprehensive, 18-month technology transformation project for Mid-America Apartments (MAA) following its 2016 merger with Post Properties.
BrickVest launches BrickVest Select by Released | Sep 28, 2018 BrickVest, a London-based online real estate investment platform, has launched BrickVest Select, a new service that provides ultra-high-net-worth investors, family offices and institutional investors exclusive access to real estate club deals of between £5 million and £300 million ($7 million and $390 million), alongside leading real estate investment managers.
Xenia Hotels & Resorts acquires Fairmont Pittsburgh for $30m by Jody Barhanovich | Sep 27, 2018 Xenia Hotels & Resorts has acquired Fairmont Pittsburgh, a 185-room luxury hotel located in Pittsburgh for $30 million, or approximately $162,000 per key.
Vornado Realty Trust to buy Marriott Marquis retail for $442m by Andrea Zander | Sep 25, 2018 Vornado Realty Trust has acquired the retail and commercial condominium portion of the New York Marriott Marquis for $442 million from Host Hotel & Resorts.
John Blumberg passes away by Andrea Zander | Sep 25, 2018 John Blumberg, co-founder of Black Creek Group, a real estate investment management firm and sponsor of nontraded direct investment programs, has passed away.
Ex-Goldman Sachs Advisor launches firm by Andrea Zander | Sep 24, 2018 Gary Hirschberg has partnered with Dynasty Financial Partners to form an independent wealth management firm called Aaron Wealth Advisors.
Sears CEO’s hedge fund proposes retailer to restructure debt, sell off assets by Andrea Zander | Sep 24, 2018 Eddie Lampert, CEO of Sears Holdings, proposes to restructure the struggling retail chain’s debt to avoid bankruptcy.
Pivot Investment partners with Alexandria Capital by Released | Sep 24, 2018 Pivot Investment Partners has partnered with Alexandria Capital to provide its family office and high-net-worth clients with access to early growth equity investments in transformative financial technology (FinTech) and financial services companies.
FirethornTrust to invest £200m in U.K. real estate by Andrea Zander | Sep 20, 2018 FirethornTrust, formed by ex-Tristan Capital duo Peter Mather and Chris Webb, has secured an exclusive mandate from two U.S. family offices to invest in U.K. real estate.
