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Larger private capital fund managers have been actively targeting the private wealth segment for the past decade. But with many institutional LPs either capital-constrained or at allocation limits, managers of all sizes are stepping up efforts to court individual investors. By Grant Murgatroyd Read more, via Preqin news: https://okt.to/Rj7SU3 Bain & Company Reach Capital Blackstone Goldman Sachs #privatewealth #investors #alternativeinvestment

While both Blackstone and BlackRock have made significant impacts in the financial world, it's important to note that superiority can be subjective and depends on the criteria you're considering. Here's a balanced view: Blackstone is often seen as superior in the realm of private equity and alternative investments. They have a strong reputation for successfully navigating complex and high-return investments, making them a powerhouse in this space. The firm's founders, Stephen Schwarzman and Peter Peterson, are credited with steering Blackstone to become a leader in the private equity world. On the other hand, BlackRock's strength lies in its massive scale and dominance in asset management. Larry Fink and his team have built BlackRock into the world's largest investment management firm, with trillions of dollars in assets under management. Their focus on providing a wide range of investment products, including exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has contributed to their broad appeal and success. So, while Blackstone excels in private equity, BlackRock's superiority lies in its expansive reach and diverse offerings. Each firm has its own strengths and areas of expertise, making them leaders in different aspects of the financial services industry. Ultimately, superiority depends on what specific qualities or services you value most in a financial firm. #professionaldevelopment #professionalgrowth #growth #knowledgesharing #economy #finance #money #assetmanagement #assetallocation

According to a recent Bloomberg article, major players Blackstone and BlackRock are making big moves to diversify their businesses amid market uncertainty. Blackstone recently launched a $1.3 billion retail private equity fund, eyeing individual investors with at least $5 million to allocate. Meanwhile, BlackRock is venturing further into alternatives with its $12.5 billion acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners. These strategic pivots highlight a broader industry shift toward fee-based revenue streams over volatile performance-based earnings. With valuations rewarding predictable management fees, asset managers are catering more to high-net-worth individuals and institutions seeking stable returns. For Blackstone and BlackRock, the focus is building resilient, diversified businesses that can weather unpredictable markets. Their push into private markets and alternatives underscores the demand for consistency over outsized performance gains. As markets grow more turbulent, major players seem to be repositioning themselves for steadier, long-term growth. What other steps are asset managers taking to future-proof their businesses? How might individual investors take advantage of this shift? #AssetManagement #Blackstone #Blackrock #Alternatives #PrivateEquity For the latest insights and trends in the private wealth arena, make sure to subscribe to FINTRX's weekly newsletter below! https://lnkd.in/eWMHiUjX https://lnkd.in/e4bvHRPp

In the current market, as investors only seem to have eyes for a handful of mega-caps and most of the performance is concentrated in just a few names, small caps, on the other hand, offer vast diversification opportunities. Smaller stocks enable investors to gain exposure to attractive trends via ‘pure players’ whose fundamental qualities - entrepreneurial management and nimble execution - are largely beneficial to long-term investing. Discover the interview with Caroline Gauthier, Co-Head of Equity and Benjamin Rousseau, European Equity portfolio manager - Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management. #SmallCaps #EdRConvictions

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At a recent fireside chat, I discussed with Joan Solotar, Senior Managing Director, Global Head of Private Wealth Solutions at Blackstone, the rising popularity of #alternatives with individual investors and use of open-ended vehicles for the asset class. We think the rationale for investing in private markets is the same for large institutions as it is for individual investors—i.e., to seek excess returns versus public market equivalents. Through #privateequity and #privatecredit, investors can access secular themes from a broader array of companies; many of these opportunities may not be as readily available in public markets. Whilst open-ended structures are associated with and favored by private wealth investors, we are increasingly seeing our institutional investors explore this route for these asset classes. The important thing to note is that the underlying investments in both open-ended and close-ended portfolios are often the same. What changes is the format this is delivered to the clients. Investors are attracted to open-ended structures to avoid the ramp up of a J-curve and remain fully invested. The possibility of liquidity in certain scenarios is also a strong consideration here. Joan and I were speaking at the Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management Alternative Investments Conference in Hong Kong. Thank you Lily Chan, Head of Asia Alternative Capital Markets Group, Wealth Management for moderating the panel.

Our CIO, Lakshman Anantakrishnan sat down with Blackstone’s Global Head of Multi-Asset Investing, Joe Dowling and the AFR to discuss the increasing global uncertainty, the potential for heightened market volatility and how our CIO is navigating this challenging environment. Please get in contact if you’d like to know more. …see more Blackstone, ANZ join forces to target rich families in volatile worldafr.com

🚨 Breaking News! 🚨 BlackRock's recent acquisition of Preqin is shaking up the financial world! 🌍💼 This strategic move aims to supercharge BlackRock’s data and analytics capabilities, especially in private market investments. With Preqin’s top-notch data solutions, BlackRock clients will now enjoy deeper insights and more refined investment strategies. 📊✨ Read the full article to discover: - The strategic goals behind this game-changing acquisition. - How BlackRock and Preqin are set to dominate the market. - What this means for the future of investment management. Don't miss out on the full story! 📰👉 https://buff.ly/4eRaxID #BlackRock #Preqin #InvestmentNews #Finance #DataAnalytics #PrivateMarkets #BusinessStrategy #GameChanger

The game you play really matters. Consider BlackRock and Blackstone: BlackRock oversees $9 trillion in investments, and its CEO, Larry Fink, earns $25 million annually. Not bad, right? But look at Blackstone's CEO, Steve Schwarzman. He rakes in $252 million yearly, plus a staggering $1.2 billion in dividends. This stark difference highlights why owning private businesses can be far more lucrative than investing in public market stocks. Public market stocks are a more straightforward path, but for real wealth generation, owning private businesses is key. Private equity players like Schwarzman aren't just investing; they own the businesses creating real wealth. Time to rethink your investment game plan? If you’re unsure where to start, click the link in my bio to get access to my free playbook. #WealthBuilding #BusinessOwnership #InvestmentStrategies #EntrepreneurMindset #FinancialFreedom #PrivateBusiness

Last week, many #PrivateEquity funds filed their semi-annual reports with the #SEC. Given KKR's registered #PE vehicle, I've expanded this report beyond #40Act funds. It now includes 14 SEC registered PE focused investment vehicles from Pantheon, StepStone Group, Hamilton Lane, Neuberger Berman, BlackRock, iCapital and others...though 6 of them would fail to meet the #SEC's criteria for having "Private Equity" in their name. Look at this slide to see who...and which vehicles are relying on direct investment in #private companies and why Central Park Group's The Carlyle Group focused fund is an outlier. #privatemarkets