Market Moves
Foundation Launches in Memory of Slain Blackstone Executive
The Wesley Mittman LePatner Foundation will aim to develop philanthropic leaders.
Tag: Blackstone
Pensions
CPP Continues to Bolster Logistics Assets in $468M Co-Investment With Blackstone
The investment in French logistics and real estate platform Proudreed is the Canadian pension giant’s latest move.
Newsmakers
Why Blackstone’s Chief Investment Strategist Set Out on His Own
Zidle Macro Strategy Group aims to provide insights for allocators and wealth managers.
Newsmakers
Blackstone Appoints BREIT, Core+ Chief to Succeed Slain Executive
Katie Keenan is the new CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust and the firm’s Core+ real estate business.
Newsmakers
Blackstone Real Estate Chief Killed in NYC Shooting
Wesley LePatner was the global head of Core+ Real Estate and the CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust.
Corporate Moves
Legal & General to Form Credit Partnership With Blackstone
The insurer’s annuity and asset management businesses will tap the alternatives giant for private credit offerings.
Manager Selection
NYC Pensions Sell $5B in Private Equity Secondaries to Blackstone
The sale received interest from more than 80 potential bidders.
Manager Selection
NBIM Commits $800M to Blackstone Logistics Real Estate Fund
The strategy will invest in warehouse properties across the U.S. and Canada.
Asset Allocation
CPPIB Leads Global Pension Funds With $144B Allocated to Private Equity
The 20 pension funds with the largest private equity allocations committed $708 billion during the first 10 months of 2024.
Asset Allocation
Private Equity Firms? More Like Private Debt Providers
Lending occupies more and more of PE companies’ attention, per a new PitchBook Report.
Asset Allocation
CPPIB, Blackstone Acquire Australian Data Center Operator
The duo will purchase AirTrunk from a consortium of investors.
Asset Allocation
UK’s Largest Pension Buys $531M Worth of Homes From Blackstone Joint Venture
The Universities Superannuation Scheme has acquired a portfolio of 3,000 shared-ownership residences from Sage Homes.
Corporate Moves
Ackman Firm’s Projected Market Cap Is $10 billion
His Pershing Square plans a 2025 IPO, and recently sold a 10% stake worth $1 billion.
Risk
Private Capital Fundraising Tilts Toward the Big Guys
Slowdown in number of firms pulling in fresh money means more for the top 10 funds, Preqin says.
Risk
Pummeled Blackstone Real Estate Unit Seems Poised for a Revival
As redemptions dwindle, BREIT makes acquisitions and banks on falling rates.