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Opportunity Zones 2.0 Is Getting Its Map: The Next Phase Begins Now
The first pieces of the QOZ 2.0 investment map are falling into place, shifting attention from new rules to where the next opportunities may emerge.
The Next Step for Alternatives: Moving Private Markets Inside the Managed Account
A recent platform expansion illustrates how private markets are beginning to move from a separate alternatives workflow into the technology advisors use every day.
Ares Strategic Income Fund Limits Third-Quarter Repurchases as Requests Reach 11.6%
Ares Strategic Income Fund has reported elevated demand during its latest quarterly liquidity window. The fund’s update details the investor groups behind most of the requests and provides new portfolio-quality figures.
The Open DST Market: A Current Snapshot for Advisors
Blue Vault’s Open DST Market Snapshot gives advisors a current view of 53 open DST programs tracked by Blue Vault, including leverage, median LTV and property-type mix.
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In Private Real Estate, “Mission Critical” Is Becoming a Strategy of Its Own
Private real estate investors are increasingly looking beyond broad property-sector labels to focus on how essential an asset is to the tenant occupying it. Blue Owl Capital...
Private Credit Is Growing Up—and Its Technology Infrastructure Has to Catch Up
Private credit has grown rapidly as an asset class, but much of the operational infrastructure supporting the market remains fragmented. Private markets infrastructure...
A 1% Tender or a 5% Repurchase Program? Why the Details Matter for Nontraded BDC Investors
Not all nontraded BDCs provide shareholders with the same type or amount of potential liquidity. NexPoint Capital, Inc., a publicly registered nontraded BDC, announced a...
Private Credit’s Liquidity Test Isn’t Over: BCRED Repurchase Requests Remain Elevated
Blackstone Private Credit Fund (BCRED) continues to face elevated shareholder repurchase requests, underscoring the importance of understanding how liquidity works in...
Cottonwood Communities Plans $614 Million Multifamily Merger With Mandel Group
Cottonwood Communities, Inc. has agreed to combine a portfolio of 13 Mandel Group multifamily properties with the nontraded REIT’s existing portfolio. Cottonwood valued the...
BlackRock Private Credit Fund Names New CEO and President
BlackRock Private Credit Fund has appointed Jason Mehring as chief executive officer, chair of its board of trustees, and a trustee following the departure of Philip Tseng....
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SmartStop-Sponsored REITs to Merge in $1.2 Billion All-Stock Transaction
The merger creates a larger, more diversified self-storage REIT with expanded U.S. and Canadian holdings and interests in multiple DST programs.
How Much Liquidity Does a Portfolio Need? Balancing Public and Private Market Investments
As private market investments become more accessible to individual investors, portfolio liquidity is an increasingly important consideration.
Private Capital Plays a Growing Role in Financing the World Cup Economy
The World Cup is more than a global sporting event—it is a multibillion-dollar business ecosystem.
Advisor Guidance Becomes Key Factor in Private Credit Allocations
A wave of withdrawals from a Blue Owl private credit fund highlights the growing importance of liquidity considerations, advisor education, and distribution strategy
Private Wealth Firms Seek Direct Access to Alternative Investments
Private wealth firms are increasingly creating proprietary investment vehicles and forging direct relationships with alternative asset managers.
AI Demand Continues to Drive Growth in Data Center Real Estate
Artificial intelligence is reshaping commercial real estate by driving unprecedented demand for data centers.
Harrison Street Advances $1.2 Billion Senior Housing Development Pipeline
The announcement highlights continued investor confidence in demographic-driven real estate and the long-term outlook for the senior housing sector.
Advisor Survey Reinforces Growing Demand for Alternative Investments
95% of Advisors Now Use Alternative Investments, Survey Finds
Inland Strengthens Institutional Executive Team with Two Strategic Hires
The appointments reflect the Company’s continued focus on building an experienced team to support the disciplined growth of its institutional platform.
Blue Owl Digital Infrastructure Trust Names Jack Viellieu Chief Operating Officer
The incoming COO steps up from Blue Owl’s digital infrastructure investment team as Bradley Berkley departs on amicable terms.










