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A Peek Inside Blue Vault’s Research Portal: What Our Members See
Our members have a multitude of metrics at their fingertips that go deeper than the usual at-a-glance listings of capital raise, AUM, and distribution.
Building Strong Marketing Foundations for Alternative Investments
Financial advisors may navigate an ever-expanding universe of offerings, but what they truly seek is clarity: a concise understanding of how your fund works, how it performs, and how it fits into a client’s financial picture.
iCapital® Expands Global Footprint with New Office in the United Arab Emirates
Strategic presence at Abu Dhabi Global Market reinforces iCapital’s strong commitment to the Middle East and enhances regional access to private markets.
CIM Group Named Infrastructure Manager of the Year by Insurance Investor
CIM Group was also shortlisted for Real Estate Manager of the Year, underscoring the firm’s growing influence and leadership in insurance for both its real estate and infrastructure strategies.
Recent News
Fed officials uneasy about job market as they get ready for Jackson Hole
Howard Schneider | Reuters Federal Reserve officials gathering at the annual central banking conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, this week can take some satisfaction that...
Unlocking The Power Of CLOs: A High-Yield Weapon For Savvy Investors
Fred Hubler | Forbes New asset classes do not come along very often, but there are some unique ones worth investigating. One that you may not have much deal exposure to is...
How has the debt maturity schedule for the nontraded REIT industry changed over the past two years?
Answer: As of March 31, 2022, approximately 18.3% of total debt outstanding in the nontraded REIT industry was maturing within two years, with 31.0% maturing within three...
Investor Relations for Global Funds
David Fisher | Phoenix American Investor relations are a vital component of the success of any global fund. Effective investor relations involves more than just regular...
ElmTree Funds Announces New Early Investor Incentive Program
ElmTree Funds ElmTree Funds, a leading private equity real estate firm with an established track record in the commercial real estate net-lease sector, announced today an...
KKR Acquires Portfolio of Six Class A Industrial Warehouses Across the U.S.
KKR KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that KKR has acquired a portfolio of six well-located, Class A industrial logistics properties in major U.S....
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A Perspective on the Current Trend in CRE Cap Rates
“These supply and demand factors can have a significant impact on future returns, and the prospects of lower future returns will be reflected in cap rates.”
Abacus Life Launches New Wealth Division – ABL Wealth – in Association with Dynasty Financial Partners
ABL Wealth will provide clients that currently seek liquidity from their life insurance policies with comprehensive lifespan-based financial planning and investment management services.
Guidehouse, Leading Global Provider of Consulting Services, to be Acquired by Bain Capital Private Equity
“We are proud of our successful partnership with Guidehouse and the Company’s continued track record of growth, serving as a valuable partner to address the critical needs of its clients…”
Prospect Capital Schedules First Fiscal Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time…
Higher Interest Rates and Nontraded REIT Refinancing
As of June 30, 2023, the weighted average interest rate on all NTR debt was 4.34%…These recent rates indicate that nontraded REITs seeking to refinance the debt principal are looking at significant rate increases on their borrowings.











