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Last updated: May 22, 2026, 2:33 PM ET

Real Estate Investment

Kayne Anderson closed a $5.2bn fund, its largest ever, targeting medical offices and senior/student housing as institutional capital chases niche real estate sectors. The over-subscribed vehicle comes as CPP reported flat 3.7% returns for fiscal 2026, a performance bolstered by data center commitments but pressured by retail and office exposures. Meanwhile, Sumitomo Mitsui DS pledged more conservative fund selection, emphasizing diversification as Japanese investors retreat from concentrated bets. Addressing a liquidity crunch, Blackstone launched BXDC, a public REIT for hyperscale data centers, aiming to provide an exit pathway for private managers amid a $220bn secondary market swell.

Private Market Liquidity

The secondary market swelled to $220bn as GPs and LPs seek liquidity in a cycle marked by a "worse distribution profile" lasting over three years. This scramble reflects broader strains in private markets, where exit avenues like IPOs and sales remain frozen, pushing managers toward GP-led deals to recycle capital and provide investor liquidity.