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17 Jun. 2025 Study reveals private credit switch to infrastructure financing is gathering pace [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - The switch by private credit fund managers to finance infrastructure initiatives is set to gather pace in Europe over the next three years, new Nordic Trustee research with executives in the sector shows . Nearly four out five (78%) questioned expect the trend towards
17 Jun. 2025 Tikehau Capital joins hands with French finance firms to launch an evergreen defense and security investment fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Tikehau Capital, the global alternative asset management group, in partnership with Societe Generale Assurances, CNP Assurances, and CARAC Group, has announced the launch of an innovative private equity fund dedicated to the strategic sectors of defense, cybersecurity,
16 Jun. 2025 Form PF amendments compliance date extended to October 1st [more]
By Opalesque: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, together with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, voted on June 11 to extend the compliance date
16 Jun. 2025 A significant and growing proportion of UHNW families is becoming more global [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: The Family Office Operational Excellence Report 2025, produced by Campden Wealth alongside AITi Tiedemann Global revealed that cross-border wealth is on the rise as a significant and growing proportion" of ultra-HNW families now have members living in multiple countrie
13 Jun. 2025 Institutional investors and wealth advisors want to'catch up' on private market alternatives [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: A new survey of 500 institutional investors and wealth advisors from the U.S., the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, and Japan revealed that 91% of institutional investors and wealth advisors plan to increase private market allocations, with a push for greater liqu
12 Jun. 2025 Ares racks up $2.4bn for debut Japanese data center fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Global alternative investment manager Ares Management Corporation has closed its inaugural Japanese data center fund at $2.4 billion. The new fund, Japan DC Partners I (JDC I), will focus on the development of three data center campuses in Tokyo, positioning the fir
11 Jun. 2025 All UCITS categories attracted inflows in Q1 2025, demonstrating investor confidence despite an uncertain tariff outlook [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) has published its European Quarterly Statistical Release for the first quarter of 2025. Bernard Delbecque, Senior Director for Economics and Research at EFAMA, commented on the Q1 2025 figures: "Despite the v
11 Jun. 2025 BMO rolls out Alpha Managers Hedge Fund, in alliance with Goldman Sachs [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Canadian asset manager BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM) announced the launch of its new Alpha Managers Hedge Fund, complementing BMO GAM's suite of alternative investment strategies for accredited investors. The new fund combines high-conviction strategies
11 Jun. 2025 U.S. House Bill's proposed Section 899 could change taxation of foreign investments [more]
By Opalesque: A recent memorandum by global law firm Seward & Kissel analyses Section 899 of the proposed "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," which passed the House by one vote on May 22, 2025, and is now under Senate consideration. The provision represents a significant retaliatory tax measure targeti
10 Jun. 2025 FTSE Russell and StepStone partner for private markets data, indices [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - FTSE Russell, an LSEG business, and StepStone announced they have signed a proposed partnership to jointly develop private asset indices, data, and analytics products. The proposed partnership will combine FTSE Russell's expertise in design, development, calculation a
10 Jun. 2025 Alternative investments aren't for everyone [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Amid economic volatility and uncertainty, advisors are making noticeable adjustments to their portfolio strategies-particularly in their use of alternative investments (alts). While allocations to alternative investments continue to climb, the percentage of advisors categ
10 Jun. 2025 Financial planners ramping up alternatives allocations amid market turmoil [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: A survey from the Financial Planning Association and the Journal of Financial Planning revealed an increased adoption of alternatives, including listed REITs and SMAs, with ESG funds falling by the wayside. Financial planners are significantly increasing their use
09 Jun. 2025 70% of hedge funds now invest in private markets [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - 70% of hedge funds now invest in private markets, according to new research from IG Prime, the prime broker for hedge funds, other institutions and family offices. Investor demand for hedge funds to improve their returns has led to more of them to invest in a wider
09 Jun. 2025 Global ultra-high net worth individual population rises by 6.2% [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: The global high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) (with investable assets of USD1 million or more)population rose by 2.6% in 2024, says Capgemini. The Capgemini Research Institute's World Wealth Report 2025 finds that this increase was driven by the growth in the popula
07 Jun. 2025 Event-Driven and Equity Hedge strategies led May hedge fund gains [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Event Driven, Equity Hedge and Cryptocurrency strategies led performance gains among hedge funds in May, as reported by HFR. The HFRI posted strong gains for the month as the global equity market recovery from late April extended through May, driven by progress on trade n
06 Jun. 2025 Enko Capital welcomes commitment from IFC to new Impact Credit Fund [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Enko Capital ("Enko"), an African-focused asset management firm managing debt, private debt, equity and private equity investments across Africa, has welcomed commitment from International Finance Corporation ("IFC") to its new Impact Credit Fund ("EICF"). The commit
06 Jun. 2025 Neuberger Berman wraps strategic capital fund at $4bn [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Neuberger Berman, an American private, independent, employee-owned investment management firm, clinched its second strategic capital fund after securing just over $4 billion in capital commitments. The new vehicle, called NB Strategic Capital Fund II, has surpassed
06 Jun. 2025 3iQ and Criptonite AM launch Multi-Factor Fund in Switzerland [more]
By Opalesque Geneva: Canadian digital asset manager 3iQ Corp. and Swiss investment house Criptonite Asset Management SA have
05 Jun. 2025 Franklin Templeton agrees to acquire European private credit firm Apera [more]
By Opalesque Geneva: Here is the latest move that further paints European private credit as a maturing industry that can take market share from the banks, and which is sought out by investors. Franklin Resources, a global investment management organisation operating as Franklin Templeton, is
04 Jun. 2025 Thoma Bravo raises massive $34.4bn for technology investments, defying private equity slowdown [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Global software investment firm Thoma Bravo raised more than $34.4 billion amid a challenging fundraising environment for private equity for its investments in software and technology companies across three funds, all of which exceeded their targets. The software bu
03 Jun. 2025 Antares racks in $1.2bn for debut private credit continuation fund [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Antares Capital and Ares Management Corporation announced the closing of the former's maiden continuation vehicle, with over $1.2 billion in commitments, representing Ares' largest credit secondary investment to date. The transaction was led by Ares Credit
02 Jun. 2025 Portal Asset Management announces CIO appointment and strategic focus [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Portal Asset Management announced the appointment of Greg Galton as Chief Investment Officer, as part of a broader strategic realignment of the firm's investment strategies. Greg has been a core member of the Radiance Fund Investment Committee since joining Portal 18
02 Jun. 2025 ADISA's 2025 market prediction: Financial firms expand alternative investments [more]
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Financial firms have expanded their alternative investment options by quantity, sponsor, and asset class, as revealed 2025 market prediction survey by the Alternative & Direct Investment Securities Association (ADISA), the largest trade association for the alternative
02 Jun. 2025 Mitsubishi launches new venture capital arm [more]
Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York: Mitsubishi Corporation has launched a new venture capital arm MC Global Innovation. MC Global Innovation will serve as the operating company for its corporate venture capital (CVC) platform. MCGI will make flexible investments across a broad range of sectors
31 May. 2025 K&L Gates adds asset management partner [more]
Opalesque Industry Update - Global law firm K&L Gates welcomes Eusapia Simone as a partner in its Asset Management and Investment Funds practice. Simone's practice focuses primarily on fund formation and investment management across various asset classes including real estate, infrastructure, pr
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