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Colony NorthStar Signs Letter of Intent with S2K to Create “Colony S2K”
Colony NorthStar, Inc. (NYSE:CLNS) strengthened its commitment to its retail distribution platform Tuesday by signing a non-binding letter of intent with S2K Financial Holdings LLC (“S2K”) regarding the combination of Colony NorthStar’s broker dealer, NorthStar Securities, LLC (“NorthStar Securities”) with S2K to create a market leading broker dealer retail distribution business.
As of July 30, 2017, which reinsurance interval fund had the highest total assets among interval funds?
Answer: Stone Ridge Trust II with $4.950 billion in total assets
Cottonwood Residential Completes $166.5 Million Master Credit Facility, Encompassing Seven Multifamily Properties
The initial draw under the facility was secured by seven assets, totaling 1,863 units, located in four states.
Benefit Street Partners closes $2.55 billion debt fund
Benefit Street Partners, the credit arm of private equity firm Providence Equity Partners, closed its most recent credit fund, Benefit Street Partners Debt Fund IV, at its $2.55 billion hard cap.
Mentos, Diet Cokes and Creative Wholesaling – Steve Spangler
Do advisors look forward, with much anticipation, to your next visit?
Industry opponents urge appeals court to rule on DOL fiduciary rule
Plaintiffs cite the two provisions of the regulation that became applicable in June, which they claim are ‘imposing direct, substantial and continuing burdens on appellants’ members’
CNL Lifestyle Announces Final Liquidating Distribution
In a December 11 press release, CNL Lifestyle Properties announced the final liquidating distribution, marking the full-cycle event for the REIT which launched its IPO on June 23, 2004.
Tax Reform Potential Impacts on CRE Investment per Marcus & Millichap
According to Marcus & Millichap’s First V.P. for Research Services John Chang, here is an Executive Summary of the key components of the House and Senate tax reform bills which may impact CRE investment, followed by some specific interpretations of potential impacts:
FS Investments Announces Partnership with KKR
FS Investments, a leading alternative investment manager, and KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that they have entered into an agreement to create the largest business development company (BDC) platform, with $18 billion in combined assets under management.
JLL Income Property Trust Celebrates Five Years: A Conversation with Allan Swaringen
After building an admirable track record providing pension funds and endowments with high quality, diversified core real estate, industry giant LaSalle Investment Management saw an opportunity to bring its 40 years of institutional experience to individual high-net-worth investors.
Why private equity wants a piece of the RIA market
Several factors, including consolidation in the independent advice industry and PE’s own growing mountain of cash, are fueling the zeal to invest
Corporate Capital Trust II to Suspend Offering, May Change Advisor
On December 11, the board of trustees of Corporate Capital Trust II, a business development company (BDC) that invests in the debt of privately owned American companies, announced that the fund intends to suspend its offering to new investors effective January 10, 2018.
Lightstone Value Plus REIT V Announces $7.98 NAV Per Share
The board of directors of Lightstone Value Plus Real Estate Investment Trust V Inc., (formerly Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT II, Inc.) a publicly registered non-traded REIT, determined and approved an estimated net asset value per share of $7.98 for the company’s common stock, as of September 30, 2017.
Which new interval fund recently filed a $1 billion offering to invest in real estate and CRE debt?
Answer: Broadstone Real Estate Access Fund, Inc. filed a preliminary prospectus with the SEC on October 13, 2017.
Marketing 101 for Financial Advisors
In the financial services industry where pretty much everything you’re “allowed” to do is strictly regulated, achieving great marketing becomes even more of a challenge.
Commonwealth’s John Rooney Comments on NTR Industry’s Status
Most industry professionals seem to believe something has to give.
Industry Veteran, Brian Buehler, appointed CEO of Triton Pacific Securities, LLC
Triton Pacific Capital Partners, LLC, a private equity firm with asset and investment management services, has appointed 20+ year veteran Brian Buehler as new CEO of Triton Pacific Securities, LLC, the managing broker-dealer for Triton Pacific’s suite of investment offerings.
What’s Ahead for Non-Traded REIT Sector? Rebound Expected in 2018 Driven by Large Institutions, Small Investors Alike
The amount of funds raised by non-traded REITs is expected to hit a 15-year low for 2017 amid increased federal regulatory scrutiny and pressure on companies to reduce their fee structures and increase transparency into their operations.
Investor Focus Shifts In Multifamily
“Investors are looking to engage in secondary and tertiary markets, where they see increasing opportunity,” says Jeff Lee with Capital One Multifamily Finance.
Thomas Sittema Resigns as CEO of CNL Financial Group
CNL said Stephen H. Mauldin and Chirag Bhavsar have been named as co-CEOs of the company.

