The latest from private markets

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

AustralianSuper completed its first acquisition for its new UK Living Platform, acquiring six student housing assets with 1,616 beds across six UK cities.

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

Aegon presented its long-term strategy, capital allocation priorities, and business outlook, including its asset management operations and investment platform.

Aegon announced a strategic review of its UK operations, including evaluating a potential divestment. The company stated that Aegon Asset Management is separate from Aegon UK and is not included in the review, confirming the asset manager continues to operate independently within the group.

JPMAM highlighted opportunities across private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, transportation, timberland and hedge funds, with AI and public-private market convergence as major themes.

Qatar Sports Investments announced an agreement to fully acquire the historic Belgian football club KAS Eupen from the Aspire Zone Foundation. While financial terms were not disclosed, QSI will take complete operational control of the club's sporting, commercial, and administrative assets. This deal expands QSI's global multi-club football portfolio, adding to its majority stake in Paris Saint-Germain and minority stake in SC Braga.

Séverine Tourlois appointed Director of Individual Savings and Retirement effective 8 December 2025. Jean-Luc François became General Secretary on 2 January 2026.

Invesco disclosed more than $130 billion in private markets AUM and highlighted plans to expand private credit and multi-asset private markets capabilities.

The firms announced a strategic partnership to develop multi alternative private markets solutions focused initially on U.S. wealth and retirement channels.

Financing supported strategic investment, potential M&A and debt optimization at Valia Group.

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

AustralianSuper announced senior investment appointments including Bob Debi Tawari as Head of International Equity Portfolio and Alexandre Bretti as Senior Investment Director, European Private Credit.

Announced global leadership transition: Brad Gries to become Global CEO and Tim Kessler President (effective Jan. 1, 2026). Leadership succession and continuity planning.

Lindsay Creedon was appointed Head of Private Equity effective 01 January 2026, succeeding Scott Hart in the role while Hart continued as CEO and remained on the Private Equity Investment Committee.

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

Fortress managed funds agreed to purchase up to $1 billion of home equity investment assets originated through Cornerstone's CHEIFS platform.

BCPP reported progress on its £18 billion private markets programme and highlighted additional commitments across infrastructure, private equity and private credit.

JPMAM's Private Equity Group closed its second dedicated co-investment fund at $1 billion, above its $750 million target. The strategy focuses on small- and middle-market buyouts.

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

Fortress provided a term loan within a $240M senior secured credit facility and served as sole arranger, administrative agent and sole lender for the term loan.

Pine Labs completed its IPO.

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.

Groww completed its IPO.

IFC committed $60 M to Everstone Capital Partners V and could provide up to $40 M in co-investment capital.

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 Real Estate increased the SREP V GP-led secondaries program to $5.3 billion, including additional discretionary co-investment commitments.

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.

Alexander Waller joined Impact Lending; Imo Strzyczyk joined Capital Solutions; Greg Varympopidis joined NAV Financing.

Funds managed by Fortress affiliates led a strategic investment in Ripple alongside Citadel Securities, Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital, Brevan Howard and Marshall Wace. The investment valued Ripple at $40B.