Managers
Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) is relocating its head office from Toronto to New York, in a strategic move aimed at increasing visibility in US stock indexes and attracting a wider pool of institutional and active public investors, according to a report by Bloomberg.
General Atlantic, renowned for early-stage tech investments in companies like Facebook and Uber, is establishing its first office in the Middle East, led by Ziyad Baeshen, to focus on sourcing new investment opportunities in the region, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Swedish private equity giant EQT is gearing up for a series of acquisitions, anticipating a wave of consolidation in the $10tn private capital industry as smaller firms or those facing succession issues look to merge with larger players, according to a report by the Financial Times.
KKR & Co reported robust third-quarter earnings on Thursday, driven by record transaction fees in its capital markets division, surpassing Wall Street expectations, with net income increasing by 57% to $1.24 billion, or $1.38 per share ahead of analyst forecasts $1.20, according to a report by Bloomberg.
International financial services provider Investec Bank’s (Investec) Alternative Investment Management business (IAIM) has entered a strategic partnership with award-winning sustainability services provider Holtara, part of the Apex Group.
Blackstone Inc, the world’s largest alternative investment firm, surpassed Wall Street estimates for its key earnings metric in the latest quarter, reporting a record $1.1tn in assets under management and an increase in fund value, according to a report by Reuters.
Global private investment giant Apollo Global Management is gearing up to expand its private credit business, aiming to play a significant role in providing high-grade capital solutions to major corporations, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Marc Rowan, CEO at Apollo Global Management, one of the world’s largest private capital providers, foresees a growing convergence between public and private markets, with private capital increasingly attracting competition from Wall Street, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Corporate finance advisory firm, Continuum, has added two senior bankers as it continues its rapid growth since launching in 2022 – Patrick Lawther and Cody Nissan, who both bring extensive experience to the firm.
Private equity firms should prioritise realistic valuations and leave room for growth when listing companies on the stock market, and not look to squeeze every last dollar out of initial public offerings (IPOs) in today’s “buyer’s market”, according to BC Partners.
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12 November, 2026 – 8:00 am
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