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Blackstone launches first European core-plus fundThe New York-based private equity giant’s plans were revealed when it responded to a request for proposals from $37.6 billion US pension fund Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund to invest $100 million in lower risk real estate.
- Blackstone acquires $200m China NPL portfolio
The New York-based firm acquired the portfolio of mainly real estate-backed loans from Chinese asset management company Huarong AM last week.
- Invitation Homes, Starwood Waypoint in $20bn merger
The link-up of the two single-family rental REITs is the latest in a series of mergers and acquisitions in the sector.
- Blackstone commits €1.2bn of equity to Banco Popular stake
The equity from BREP Europe V will fund 25% of the €5bn transaction, with the remainder coming from leverage.
- M7 Real Estate seeks £300m public float
The IPO would be the largest UK real estate listing of 2017 and one of the largest of any kind in the country this year.
- Blackstone launches A$436m bid for Japan property firm
The New York-based firm’s bid for Astro Japan Property Trust received backing from the board which had earlier rejected a bid from Lone Star Funds.
- Blackstone in talks for Banco Popular portfolio stake
The New York-based firm reportedly beat off competing bids from Lone Star and Apollo for 51% of a near €30bn portfolio.
- Blackstone bids for hotel REIT
The alternative asset manager’s pursuit of RLJ Lodging Trust marks the latest in a series of privatization bids by private equity real estate investors this year.
- Putting Jeonju on the GP’s map
The world’s third largest pension fund maybe going through turmoil, but its alternatives programme still looks inviting to fundraisers.
- Blackstone reaches $1bn for non-traded REIT
The firm is also planning a ‘significant’ close for its second Asia opportunistic fund later this year.