Inflation decreases to 2.3 percent in April, but markets remain cautious about tariffs by Elise Mackanych | May 16, 2025 The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) has recorded the lowest annual inflation rate since early 2021, as it rose 2.3 percent year-over-year in April, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from the annual rate in March.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner calls for private market investments in retirement accounts by Elise Mackanych | May 16, 2025 Mark Uyeda, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner, has urged a renewed push to incorporate private market investments into retirement accounts. In doing so, 401(k) plans would become more aligned with professionally managed pension funds, according to AltsWire.
SREIT appoints Nora Creedon as CEO by Released | May 16, 2025 Starwood Real Estate Income Trust (SREIT), a nonlisted REIT managed by Starwood Capital Group, has announced that Nora Creedon has been appointed SREIT’s president and CEO effective July 28, 2025. Creedon will succeed Sean Harris who is stepping down to pursue other opportunities.
Cary Street Partners acquires IFS Advisors by Released | May 16, 2025 Cary Street Partners announced it has acquired IFS Advisors, a wealth management firm based in Sarasota, Fla., led by financial adviser Daniel Wolff. The move continues a string of recent expansions for Cary Street Partners.
Data center industry at a crossroads: Soaring demand meets critical constraints by Released | May 16, 2025 The data center industry is booming, but power shortages, talent gaps, tariffs and community pressures stand in the shadow of the sector’s meteoric rise.
LPL Financial launches alternative investments education platform by Released | May 15, 2025 LPL Financial, a wealth management firm, has launched a new alternative investments education platform designed to empower advisers with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively and easily incorporate alternative investments into their practice.
Empower offers private market investments to retirement plans by Released | May 15, 2025 In a move aimed at expanding investment opportunities for retirement plan participants, Empower has announced a new program that will pave the way for private markets investments to be included within defined contribution retirement plans.
Mark Rogozinski joins Emigrant Bank as managing director and head of family office services by Released | May 15, 2025 Emigrant Bank has announced the appointment of Mark Rogozinski as managing director and head of family office services, reporting to Liz Nesvold, vice chair of Emigrant Bank and chair of Emigrant Partners.
King Street–backed Colovore closes $925m facility with Blackstone for AI data center platform by Released | May 15, 2025 Colovore has closed a $925 million debt facility provided by Blackstone funds.
Chad Tredway named global head of real estate at J.P. Morgan by Elise Mackanych | May 15, 2025 J.P. Morgan has appointed Chad Tredway as global head of real estate. In this role, he will manage real estate operations across the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific.
Proposed tax reform package offers changes to federal opportunity zone programs by Elise Mackanych | May 14, 2025 The current administration has unveiled a tax reform package that will change the federal opportunity zone program, according to AltsWire.
iCapital acquires Citi Global Alternatives by Released | May 14, 2025 iCapital and Citi have announced that iCapital is acquiring Citi Global Alternatives, one of Citi’s indirect subsidiaries and the adviser to Citi Wealth’s global alternative investment fund platform.
Commercial real estate lending activity increases in Q1 2025 despite market volatility by Andrea Zander | May 14, 2025 Commercial real estate lending surged in the first quarter of 2025, driven by higher financing volumes and robust activity from banks, though caution persists due to government policy and economic uncertainty impacting Treasury yields, according to the CBRE.
iAltaA Holdings launches with $20m in initial funding, backed by WestCap by Released | May 14, 2025 iAltA Holdings, a private markets infrastructure company, has announced its launch with an initial funding of $20 million led by WestCap, a strategic operating and investing firm with more than $6 billion in assets under management.
Hightower makes strategic investment in Lindbrook Capital by Released | May 14, 2025 Hightower has announced that it has made a strategic investment in Lindbrook Capital, a financial planning and wealth management practice with approximately $3.8 billion in assets under management.
