Asset Manager News & Perspectives

December 6, 2016

Asset Class Snapshot: Senior Loans

It’s no secret that the vast majority of investment portfolios are typically comprised of various combinations of stocks, bonds and cash equivalents.

December 6, 2016

Credit Void in Banking

Credit Void in Banking Submitted by CION Investment Group, LLC Between 1992 and 2013, the number of commercial banks in the United States has decreased from 11,463 to 5,937, or approximately -48%. The decrease can be attributed to bank mergers, acquisitions and consolidations, which resulted in the fall of small banks and the growth of…

December 6, 2016

Bluerock Hires Industry Powerhouse as CEO of Bluerock Capital Markets

"Jeff is one of the most accomplished and highly regarded capital market heads in the investment management business and his track record of success in raising capital is well-known in our industry," Ramin Kamfar, Founder and Chairman of Bluerock commented.

December 5, 2016

InvenTrust Properties Corp. Appoints Christy L. David Deputy General Counsel

InvenTrust Properties Corp. Appoints Christy L. David Deputy General Counsel November 30, 2016 12:23 PM Eastern Standard Time OAK BROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--InvenTrust Properties Corp. (“InvenTrust” or the “Company”), today announced that Christy L. David, Managing Counsel - Transactions for InvenTrust, has been appointed Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Secretary. Ms. David’s appointment follows the…

December 5, 2016

NAFA seeks stay of DOL fiduciary rule during appeals process

NAFA seeks stay of DOL fiduciary rule during appeals process The insurance industry group wants the April 10 applicability date of the rule extended while it pushes the case up the court chain Nov 30, 2016 @ 12:51 pm | By Mark Schoeff Jr. | Investment News An insurance industry group suing the Labor Department over an…

December 5, 2016

Inland: Don’t Lower Your Guard On 1031s

Inland: Don’t Lower Your Guard On 1031s DECEMBER 1, 2016 | BY JOHN SALUSTRI | GlobeSt.com There’s a real estate guy as the nation’s chief executive. But don’t assume the best for 1031’s ultimate outcome. So says Inland Acquisitions’ Mark Cosenza. OAK BROOK, IL—it’s no secret the Cosenzas—Mark Cosenza and father Joe Cosenza—of Inland Real…

December 5, 2016

Hartman vREIT XXI, Inc. Breaks Escrow, Declares Initial Distribution Rate, and Purchases First Property

Hartman vREIT XXI, Inc. Breaks Escrow, Declares Initial Distribution Rate, and Purchases First Property HOUSTON, TX (PRWEB) DECEMBER 05, 2016 The escrow break occurred on December 1, 2016, and the initial public offering investors have been admitted as shareholders effective as of that date. The Company’s Board of Directors has declared an initial annualized distribution…

December 5, 2016

Why investors should be giving BDCs a look

Why investors should be giving BDCs a look November 23, 2016 @ 7:28 am | Investment News Runtime: 1:39 There are various alternative products that can generate income. Chris Reece of FS Investments explains the different types of BDCs and why they’re a good strategy for investors. View Video Here

December 1, 2016

Office And Industrial: Buy Or Sell?

Office And Industrial: Buy Or Sell? NOVEMBER 28, 2016 | BY CARRIE ROSSENFELD | GlobeSt.com CARLSBAD, CA—One sector has space to spare; the other is tight as can be. Lee’s Peter Merz weighs in with GlobeSt.com EXCLUSIVELY on the disparity between the two property types and the trends affecting both of them. In Carlsbad, as in…