Blackstone and Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. (Nasdaq: ROIC) have announced a definitive agreement for Blackstone Real Estate Partners X to acquire all outstanding common shares of ROIC at $17.50 per share. This all-cash transaction is valued at around $4 billion,…
Global Dynamo Software Survey Reveals AI Sentiment and Adoption Trends Among General and Limited Partners in Alternative Investments Dynamo Software has released new global survey data shedding light on the alternative investment (ALTS) community’s engagement with artificial intelligence (AI). With…
Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) has been selected by Inc. Magazine’s 2024 List of Founder-Friendly Investors. The list honors Lenders, Venture Capital and Private Equity firms with a track record of backing founder-led companies and helping them achieve success. As a…
ANEXT Bank, a digital wholesale bank incorporated in Singapore and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ant International, today announced its partnership with global asset management firm Schroders to lower investment barriers for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).Through this partnership, ANEXT…
5C Investment Partners (“5C”), an alternative investment firm specializing in private credit, has announced the launch of its senior direct lending platform with $1.6 billion in available capital. This capital comprises equity commitments, target leverage, and a co-investment program, allowing…
NEOS Investments, a leading asset management firm in the options-based ETF space, has announced the October 2024 monthly distribution amounts for its suite of ETFs, designed to deliver monthly income and tax efficiency across core portfolio exposures. October 2024 ETF…
SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI), a member-focused digital financial services provider, has announced a $2 billion agreement with affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC to enhance its personal loan platform business. This partnership will expand SoFi’s capabilities, allowing the company…
European DataWarehouse (EDW), in partnership with Zenith Global S.p.A., has published a comprehensive new report titled “European Non-Performing Loans: Evolution & Future Prospects.” The report offers a detailed analysis of the non-performing loan (NPL) market in Europe, with a particular…
SMArtX Advisory Solutions, a pioneer in managed accounts technology, has announced that Allspring Global Investments has joined the SMArtY manager-sponsored platform. This partnership brings Allspring’s direct indexing capabilities to the platform, enhancing its suite of investment solutions. “We are thrilled…
South Korea’s Alternative Lending Market: Business and Investment Opportunities ResearchAndMarkets.com has recently added a new report titled “South Korea Alternative Lending Market Business and Investment Opportunities Databook – 75+ KPIs on Alternative Lending Market Size, By End User, By Finance…
Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust Inc. Announces Final Results of Tender Offer Western Asset Investment Grade Defined Opportunity Trust Inc. (NYSE: IGI) (the “Fund”) has announced the expiration and final results of its tender offer to repurchase up…
Revlon Intermediate Holdings III (“Revlon”) and some of its subsidiaries have entered into a five-year senior secured asset-based credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (“MUFG”), acting as the administrative agent, along with the participating lenders. The…
