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Blackstone nears first close on real estate fund – exclusiveThe firm, which is seeking $4bn for its third real estate debt fund, is eyeing a first close of around $1.5bn before year end.
- Heavyweights make room for Asia-Pacific debt
Private debt managers looking at opportunities in Asia reflect a wider theme of institutional investors looking for yield and diversification outside of their home markets.
- PSERS invests in BREDS and LBC separate account
The Pennsylvania pension fund is committing $100 million to Blackstone’s real estate debt fund, while also placing $350 million into a separate account with Philadelphia mid-market lender LBC Credit Partners.
- FSIC helps Sequential close Martha Stewart purchase
The consumer brand holding company, which recently closed on its acquisition of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, has upsized its credit lines with the Franklin Square BDCs by $150m.
- PDI Awards 2015: The Shortlist
With more than 90 candidates in over 30 categories across three regions, this year's PDI Awards are bigger than ever.
- Blackstone taps Fannie Mae for $2.7bn ‘Stuy Town’ loan
The alternative investment firm has inked a deal with Fannie Mae for a $2.7 billion loan supporting its acquisition of the Stuyvesant Town complex in New York. Wells Fargo is originating the 10-year loan.
- Franklin Square appoints corporate development head
Marc Yaklofsky is joining the Philadelphia manager from Nomura to lead business development initiatives.
- Trio of firms pick up $5.8bn GE loan book
Blackstone, TSSP and CarVal have agreed to buy roughly $5.8 billion in mortgage loans from GE Capital’s UK Home Lending business, as GE prepares to exit the market.
- First Avenue names partner to lead new Hong Kong office
Michael Henningsen with 15 years advisory experience in alternative assets and capital markets will co-lead First Avenue’s expansion in Asia-Pacific.
- Private debt on the rise in real estate lending - REC Forum
Sister title Real Estate Capital hosted its inaugural forum in New York this week, with Blackstone and Starwood executives championing the rise of private capital in real estate lending.