The latest from private markets

ART was named Fund Manager of the Year – Superannuation at the 2026 Morningstar Awards.

Pershing Square Holdings published its 2025 Annual Report and investor presentation, detailing its concentrated portfolio and investment theses.

Debtwise ranked Arcmont #1 direct lender in Benelux following the establishment of its Benelux office in Q4 2024.

Siemens reported a €0.2.8 B gain associated with the contribution of Fluence Energy shares to the Siemens Pension Trust.

FY2025 net profit reached €10.6 B, up 14%. Total distributions were €9.5 B.

StepStone reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended 31 December 2025 and declared a $0.28 per-share quarterly dividend.

Record premium income of €52.4 B and Group-share net income of €2.03 B.

Coller's Global Private Capital Barometer reported that 77% of LPs said GPs were preparing portfolio companies for public markets, with 32% reporting multiple GP IPO plans for 2026.

Pershing Square's 2025 annual reporting highlighted Alphabet, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Brookfield, Uber, Amazon and Hilton among the major contributors to portfolio performance.

UK accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 showed revenue down 19% and operating profit down 23% year-on-year.

Coller opened its Tokyo office, its sixth APAC location, to expand institutional and private wealth secondaries distribution in Japan.

The Aegon Diversified Monthly Income Fund doubled investors' money since inception and achieved first-quartile performance across all measured time horizons.

Published ISA Outlook 2026 – Asia Pacific, highlighting investment opportunities following market repricing. Provides strategic market guidance for investors.

Released ISA Outlook 2026 – Americas, forecasting recovery in debt markets and improving real estate transaction activity. Indicates improving investment conditions across sectors.

The groups expanded cooperation across cross-border banking, payments, advisory, capital markets and asset management.

SES rebranded following its acquisition by Davidson Kempner, marking the end of more than four decades of Swire Group ownership.

Pura Vida Miami (“Pura Vida”), a premium all-day café and lifestyle brand focused on health and wellness, today announced a strategic growth minority investment from TSG Consumer (“TSG”), a leading private equity firm specializing in consumer brands. Co-Founders Omer and Jennifer Horev will retain a majority ownership stake and continue to lead the company as CEO and Chief Brand Officer, respectively. Founded in 2012 by husband-and-wife team Omer and Jennifer Horev, Pura Vida began as a single Miami Beach café inspired by their shared passion for health, wellness, and community. Over the past decade, that vision has grown into a beloved lifestyle brand with over 40 locations across Florida, New York City, and Southern California. Known for its clean, health-forward menu and elevated hospitality, Pura Vida has cultivated a loyal following and a strong sense of community. This partnership will accelerate Pura Vida’s growth while preserving its core values and food philosophy, expanding its approachable, premium wellness experience to more communities nationwide.

The Aegon Global Sustainable Sovereign Bond Fund exceeded €500 million in assets under management, highlighting strong institutional demand for ESG-focused sovereign bond strategies.

StepStone reported results for the quarter ended 30 September 2025, with approximately $771 billion of total capital and $209 billion AUM as of the reporting period.

UniCredit received ECB authorization and increased its aggregate Alpha Bank position to approximately 29.5%.

SEC filings show the pension trust structure as beneficial owner following transfer of Fluence Energy shares.

Blackstone established a dedicated Defined Contribution Business Unit to broaden retirement investors' access to private market strategies through defined contribution plans.

Firm opened its eighth office in Abu Dhabi Global Market, expanding its Middle East presence.

Released its annual institutional outlook covering private credit, infrastructure, real estate, agriculture, and timberland investment themes.

Siemens contributed shares in an equity-method investment to Siemens Pension-Trust e.V. at a fair value of €275 M, generating a €227 M gain.

StepStone reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended 30 June 2025, continuing growth across its private-markets platform.

BCPP continued preparations for the expansion of its Partner Fund base, with additional UK LGPS Funds progressing toward joining the pool.

StepStone Private Wealth Solutions reached $10.2 billion AUM, adding approximately $5 billion in less than one year. Growth was driven primarily by the U.S., with expansion across Europe, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and the UK.

BCPP highlighted progress in active stewardship and engagement with portfolio companies, reinforcing its responsible investment approach.

Blackstone reported second-quarter 2025 results, highlighting continued fundraising momentum, investment activity, and growth across private equity, private credit, infrastructure, and real estate.