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CIM Real Assets & Credit Fund Announces Monthly Dividends
Based on current estimates, the Fund expects a portion of the distributions to be a return of capital.
J-Curve Tax Strategy: How To Slash Your IRA Conversion Costs
When used in conjunction with other tax mitigation strategies, such as tax-loss harvesting, charitable giving, or investing in oil and gas partnerships, the J-Curve Roth conversion strategy becomes even more effective.
Blue Vault’s Latest Research Update
See a list of Blue Vault’s latest published research reports, including some newly-covered funds.
Why Social Media Delivers Even When Engagement Looks Invisible
Social media often performs its most valuable work behind the scenes, quietly shaping perceptions, strengthening credibility, and laying the groundwork for new business opportunities.
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How many additional interval funds were in operations as of December 31, 2023, compared to December 31, 2022?
Answer: There were 91 active interval funds as of December 31, 2023 compared to 79 active interval funds as of December 31, 2022, a net increase of 12...
Strategy Is Nothing Without Implementation
Marketing Intent Marketing strategy frequently commands the spotlight, captivating attention with its promise of forward-thinking innovation and a roadmap for success. It...
The Rate Cuts Are Coming! The Rate Cuts Are Coming!
Erik Conrad | InCommercial Property Group The fog of conflicting economic data reminds me of an observation a colleague once shared with me – there is no difference between...
AssetMark To Acquire $12B In Assets From Morningstar Wealth TAMP
Rob Burgess | Wealth Management AssetMark is acquiring $12 billion in assets by taking over the Morningstar Wealth Turnkey Asset Management Platform, the companies announced...
John Hancock Investment Management Launches a Multi Asset Credit Interval Fund with Manulife | CQS Investment Management
John Hancock Investment Management John Hancock Investment Management, a company of Manulife Investment Management, announced today that it has launched John Hancock Multi...
GTIS Partners Builds Out Fundraising Team with Appointment of Sharon Liss as Managing Director
GTIS Partners GTIS Partners LP (“GTIS”), a global real estate investment firm with a focus on residential and industrial/logistics investments, is pleased to...
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West Coast Cities Slam Brakes on Housing Production Amid Worsening Crisis
Up and down the West Coast apartment construction sites are falling quiet despite high demand in a worsening housing shortage. Fewer multifamily projects have broken ground this year from Seattle to San Diego in one of the slowest starts to apartment construction in a decade. In San Jose, no apartments have broken ground after more than 7,000 started construction last year. In Seattle, 3,433 apartments started building in the first six months, a drop of nearly 60% from the same time last year.
Public Storage to acquire Simply Self Storage for $2.2 billion
Self-storage operator Public Storage (PSA.N) said on Monday it has entered a deal to buy Simply Self Storage from Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT) for $2.2 billion, as it looks to expand its market presence. Demand for storage space has waned from the heights of the pandemic, as people return to offices, and some analysts expect more consolidation in the sector….
REIT Trends in Property Sector Allocations by Actively Managed Real Estate Funds
One of the unique aspects of REITs is the large, actively managed, dedicated REIT investment community; actively managed funds represent 7% of REIT market capitalization and they have been a key element in REITs’ long-term success because of their combined real estate and equity investment expertise and analysis.
PetSmart’s Owner Sells Minority Stake to Apollo
BC Partners has agreed to sell a minority stake of its PetSmart holdings to funds managed by affiliates of Apollo…
Why Blackstone Was Able To Turn Simply Self Storage Into an Extra $1 Billion in Under Three Years
Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust’s deal to sell Simply Self Storage to Public Storage for $2.2 billion signals more than the seller collecting $1 billion over what it paid less than three years ago. It also indicates optimism about long-term self-storage demand in certain parts of the country didn’t ease with the pandemic…










