News & Analysis

S3 Capital details next platform targets following $10bn milestone

The New York-based manager is looking for construction lending opportunities in and beyond the stateside Sun Belt market for its next $10bn of volume.

Invesco lands UK pension pool commitment for European credit fund

LGPS Central, which invests on behalf of local government pension schemes, has allocated to the US manager’s CMI Europe.

Wells Fargo, JPMorgan to originate $950m logistics CMBS

A joint venture between Blackstone, GIC and LBA landed the refinancing for a 41-property logistics portfolio.

Swiss LP adviser InPact targets first real estate debt mandate

The Geneva-based investment adviser is in talks with prospective managers, says founder and CEO Antoine Prudent.

Mercia targets up to £500m for UK real estate development debt fund

Birmingham-headquartered firm says investors are seeking regionally focused real estate debt strategies.

Affinius funds $177m loan for Florida student housing construction

The US manager provided the loan for a student housing development near the University of Central Florida that will be delivered in two phases.

Mavik Capital launches third special opportunities fund with $1bn target

The manager ramps up fundraising target from its previous $685m special opportunities fund.

Qualitas’s Schwartz: European expansion could rival Australian arm

Andrew Schwartz, the Melbourne-based manager’s co-founder, says Europe’s lending market offers significant scope for growth.

Liquid debt markets are fueling real estate recovery, Hines’ Scoville says

Josh Scoville, global head of research at the Houston-based manager, sees a more resilient outlook for the sector.

Tristan funds its largest-ever loan as it deploys from its second credit vehicle

The £340m loan on EDGE London Bridge is the UK manager’s largest since establishing its debt platform in 2021.