
Corporate Moves


Eldridge Industries Acquires 10% Interest in Blue Owl GP Fund
The investment firm joins more than 30 other institutional investors in the Blue Owl GP Stakes Fund III.

Ares to Acquire Real Estate Asset Manager GCP International

Australia’s QIC Makes History With Shopping Mall Sale
The deal marks the first Australian investment by U.S.-based real estate manager Hines.

Apollo Aims to Double AUM by 2029

Investment Firms’ AI Adoption Hindered by Lack of Standards, CFA Institute Finds
A recent survey found that investment professionals agree AI standards are needed before they utilize the technology.

Higher Military Outlays Are Boosting Defense Stocks—With More Upside Ahead, Say Strategists
In the US, members of both parties back a boost in Pentagon spending. The consensus is similar for military-related outlays in Japan and Europe.

Meketa to Hold 15th Emerging Manager Conference in October
The event will be among several conferences held in 2024 that focus on emerging and diverse managers.

Value of Pension-Backed M&A Deals Soars to $13.6B in Q2
Despite seven fewer transactions than one year earlier, total deal value rose 158%.

BlackRock to Acquire Alternatives Data Provider Preqin

Medical Technology and the Fight Against Cancer
Biomedical researchers are discovering drugs that improve patient care and although many needs remain unmet, investment opportunities emerge.

Vanguard Reopens Two Actively Managed Funds to All Investors


The Evolution of Insurance in the Age of PRT
Private equity investment in the insurance industry is affecting how some view risks in the pension risk transfer market, while others say it will broaden the PRT sector’s appeal as a diversification tool.
