Tagged: alternatives

June 10, 2026 @ 6:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

iCapital, a global fintech platform dedicated to transforming investment practices, is significantly bolstering its operations throughout the Asia-Pacific region. This move responds directly to the increasing interest from wealth managers and their clients in alternative investments and advanced technological tools. The company first set up… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 2:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated that during the first quarter of 2026, the seven major publicly traded alternative investment firms—often called the Big Seven—faced notable market pressures but demonstrated resilience. The researchers at PitchBook have also explained that private equity returns turned negative for the first time… Read More

May 13, 2026 @ 12:31 pm By JD Alois  |  

The US Department of Labor has proposed a new regulation that aims to make it easier for 401(k) plan fiduciaries to include alternative assets such as private equity, venture capital, crypto, real estate, and more in participant-directed retirement plans. This includes online capital formation, securities… Read More

May 3, 2026 @ 9:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

iCapital, a global fintech provider in private markets and wealth technology, has announced a strategic collaboration with Anthropic. The partnership will incorporate Anthropic’s Claude AI models into iCapital’s comprehensive platform, aiming to significantly elevate user experiences for financial advisors, product issuers, and end clients in… Read More

May 1, 2026 @ 11:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Euroclear has indicated that as interest in alternative investments expands well beyond traditional institutional players, fund managers are increasingly seeking clear visibility into capital movements from wealth clients. Euroclear has recently introduced a new analytical tool within its FundsPlace platform that tracks subscription patterns among… Read More

April 24, 2026 @ 1:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Family offices are increasingly embracing alternative investments as a core strategy for long-term portfolio resilience, according to insights shared by Eric Poirier, the chief executive of Wealthtech Addepar. In a recent discussion, Poirier pointed to data from his firm’s platform showing that alternative assets now… Read More

February 17, 2026 @ 7:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent milestone for alternative investments, Los Angeles-based Oaktree Capital Management has finalized $2.4 billion in investor commitments during the first closing of its newest fund dedicated to corporate special situations. This achievement not only marks a record for the firm’s strategy in this… Read More

February 16, 2026 @ 7:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent development for the private credit sector, Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) has successfully secured more than €1 billion in commitments for its latest infrastructure-focused fund. The Allianz Infrastructure Credit Opportunities Fund II (AICOF II) reached €1.007 billion at its third closing, marking a… Read More

February 15, 2026 @ 9:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent development for the alternative asset management sector, Brigade Capital Management, LP, a global investment firm, has concluded the fundraising for its inaugural private credit vehicle. The Brigade Private Credit Solutions Fund has amassed more than $1 billion in commitments, surpassing initial targets… Read More

February 8, 2026 @ 10:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move set to impact alternative investments, global fintech iCapital and investment firm Partners Capital have unveiled an enhanced private equity initiative aimed at broadening access for wealth managers, financial advisors, and their clientele throughout Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Announced recently by… Read More

December 25, 2025 @ 6:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Phoenix Financial (TASE: PHOE), an Israel-based asset management and insurance company, and Blackstone (NYSE: BX), the world’s alternative asset manager, announced a strategic partnership. Under the agreement, Phoenix and Blackstone will collaborate across a range of credit strategies, including corporate, real estate and asset-based credit…. Read More

December 23, 2025 @ 9:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES), an international alternative investment manager, announced significant data center transactions in the U.S. by Ares Real Assets funds, underscoring an expansion of Ares’ data center exposure and the advantages via collaboration across its digital infrastructure and real estate investment capabilities…. Read More

December 20, 2025 @ 12:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tikehau Capital, the global alternative asset manager, announces it has successfully renewed and upsized its Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) from €800 million “to €1.15 billion, exceeding the original €1 billion target.” This new facility was reportedly oversubscribed by a pool of “15 banks spanning Europe,… Read More

December 12, 2025 @ 8:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alternative investments have moved from the margins to the mainstream, according to insights from nearly 800 financial advisors surveyed in the fourth annual study conducted by CAIS and Mercer. The results reveal steady adoption, with “9 in 10 financial advisors (90%) currently allocating to alternatives,… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 11:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

iCapital, the fintech shaping the future of investing, has recently announced the deployment of distributed ledger technology (DLT) to support Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) Wealth Management’s alternatives business. This latest initiative is part of iCapital’s broader strategy to drive digital transformation and deliver seamless connectivity, enhancing… Read More

November 14, 2025 @ 5:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Brookfield announced its private wealth platform has partnered with iCapital to launch a new interactive asset allocation tool for financial advisors and their clients. Powered by iCapital Architect, “Alts Allocator” utilizes three research-based high-net-worth investor profiles to illustrate how adding alternative investments to a traditional… Read More

November 4, 2025 @ 8:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Arrow Global Group Limited, a pan-European alternative asset manager specialising in credit and real estate, announced the opening of its new office in the UAE, strengthening its commitment to one of the world’s financial hubs. Located in the center of the UAE’s financial district, the… Read More

November 2, 2025 @ 7:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

iCapital, the global fintech company shaping the future of investing, announced a strategic investment in and partnership with LYNK Markets, a fintech platform enabling private market distribution in LatAm. This partnership delivers a scalable cross-border investment solution through Private ETNs—registered securities that expand access to… Read More

September 29, 2025 @ 1:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Polus Capital Management, an investment management firm specializing in alternative credit strategies, has announced the closing of Cairn CLO XX at €450 million. This milestone underscores Polus’ position as a key player supporting a Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) management platform in Europe and highlights its… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 12:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Rithm Capital Corp., a New York-based global alternative asset manager, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Crestline Management, L.P., a Fort Worth-based alternative investment firm with approximately $17 billion in assets under management (AUM). This strategic acquisition aims to strengthen Rithm’s asset management platform, expanding… Read More